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May 9th - October 8th, 2023

Tour II – Family tour with the Schafberg at lakes Wolfgangsee, Mondsee und Fuschlsee

+ Delicious Discoveries: Abbey Liqueurs

The defining feature of the Salzkammergut has always been the visual drama between the countless small and large lakes nestling in the abruptly rising mountains of the Northern Alps. The newly established long distance trail links these hotspots in a never seen before, comprehensive way. On 19 stages or 337 km, plus several regional circuits, a new walking experience takes form. Discover lush Alpine meadows, fairy-tale forests and invigorating waters in a cultural landscape of outstanding authenticity.

This tour follows the early stages of the S-Trail from Lake Wolfgangsee to Lake Mondsee and Lake Fuschlsee, 3 of the region’s most popular swimming lakes.

General information:

Daily stages are introductory to moderately difficult, hiking distances can be adjusted easily by public transport. A reasonable fitness level and basic hiking equipment like good hiking shoes, rucksack, rain and sun protection, functional clothing and also a warmer jacket or pullover are necessary to enjoy your trip.

Arrangement

• 4 x Overnight stay with breakfast buffet
• 1 x welcome video with explanations and information that you need for the tour
• 1 x boat trip from St. Gilgen to St. Wolfgang
• 1 x Bottled Liqueur from Aich Abbey (several flavours to choose from)
• 1 x bus ticket from Fuschl to St. Gilgen
• 1 x Hiking map of the Salzkammergut area + detailed routing (1x per room)
• 1 x S-Trail hiking booklet (1x per room)
• 1 x Salzkammergut Adventure Card – Reductions on 120 attractions in the region
• 3 x Luggage transfer - max. 2 pcs./person and max. 25 kg/piece of luggage
• A tree for your booking – we plant a tree for your booking
• Daily service hotline from 08.00am - 06.00pm (including weekends)

Routing:

1^st day:   Individual arrival in St. Gilgen.
You will receive your travel documents at your accommodation
Overnight stay in St. Gilgen

2^nd day:  St. Gilgen – boat to St. Wolfgang – hike to St. Gilgen
~ 14,5 km (+1 Abbey Gut Aich), 5-6 hrs, difference in altitude á 840 / â 845m
This stage, which leads from St. Wolfgang to St. Gilgen, is particularly promising. First it goes up to the magnificently located Schafbergalm, towards the end you hike on the romantic shore path along Lake Wolfgang to St. Gilgen. With a small detour of about 1 km you come to the Europa Kloster Gut Aich. Take your time for the monastery’s herb garden, which was redesigned in 2016. Your delicious discovery is a liqueur from the monastery winery Gut Aich. Choose your favorite liqueur from more than 10 different varieties!

Overnight stay at St. Gilgen
3^rd day:   St. Gilgen - Mondsee
~ 14 km, 4-5 hrs, difference in altitude á 492 m / â 572 m
Today's stage leads from Lake Wolfgang via the Almkogel to Lake Mondsee.
The forest peak that you can climb in between looks unimpressive but offers an interesting view. Before and after you hike through quiet forests and cultivated farmland.
Overnight stay in Mondsee

4^th day:   Mondsee – Wartenfels – Fuschl am See
~ 9 km, 3-4 hrs, difference in altitude á 478 m / â 298 m
First part of today’s stage leads to the former forester’s hut Wartenfels, nowadays an   excellent inn and guesthouse. A short detour to the nearby castle ruins Wartenfels comes highly recommended. If you feel in the mood for more walking once you reach Lake Fuschlsee it is well worth doing the beautiful circuit of the lake (10km).
Bus ride from Fuschl to St. Gilgen.
Overnight stay at St. Gilgen.

5^th day:   Individual departure or additional nights

Rates per person and arrangement in €:

Local tax is extra to pay on spot in each accommodation (from € 1,-- to € 3,-- per person/per night)

Reduction for children sleeping in their parents’ room (2 fully paying guests, maximum 2 children):

0 –   5,9 years: 100 %                 6 – 14,9 years: 30 %

Accommodation:

Twin-bedded rooms in Austrian resorts are normally one large base with two mattresses/duvets. These are also known as 'Austrian Twins' and are regarded as two beds. Separate twin beds are rare and cannot be guaranteed as available.

Location of the accommodation are mainly close to the trails.

Information for arrivals by car:

Free parking available at the starting hotel.

Dogs:

Dogs are allowed in the accommodations on request, often for a small fee. Extra costs have to be paid on spot. Austrian law requires that dogs must wear a leash or a muzzle!

The standard terms and conditions of the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH apply in the current version.

Prices are subject to change. We recommend travel cancellation insurance.

Due to environmental reasons we recommend to arrive and depart by public transportation.