Highlights
Trek the Salzkammergut region in Austria
Immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes of the Salzkammergut with over 4,100km of marked hiking trails, offering impressive mountain panoramas and fascinating nature.
Observe the most beautiful peaks in the region, such as Schafberg or Schober, and be rewarded with awe-inspiring views that make the effort worthwhile.
Explore the sparkling blue lakes like Mondsee, Attersee, Wolfgangsee, and more, offering various water sports activities like stand-up paddling, sailing, and diving.
Discover the cultural gems of the Salzkammergut, including a visit to the world-famous Hallstatt with its unique salt mine and extraordinary ossuary.
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- Itinerary
- Dates & Prices
- Accommodation
- Included
- 1 Mountain cable car fare Salzbergbahn Hallstatt
- Welcome briefing
- Detailed Digital travel information documents
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
- Flights to and from Salzburg or Munich
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Transfers to and from the trailhead
- Tourist tax (if due)
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- Printed Route Book (1 per room)
- FAQ
- How hard is the Ten Lakes Trekking Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to the Ten Lakes Trekking Tour?
- Are meals included on the Ten Lakes Trekking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Fuschl am See to start this tour?
- Is the Ten Lakes Trekking Tour in English?
- Can I bring my dog on the Ten Lakes Trekking Tour?
- Where does the Ten Lakes Trekking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Austria?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Austria?
- Reviews
- Tour Operator
Ten Lakes Trekking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Fuschl
Arrive at Fuschl, from where you journey will begin.
Overnight Location: Hotel at Fuschl
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Fuschl to Lake Mondsee
Step by step you ascend to the Wartenfels ruins, where stunning views over the Mondsee and Irrsee lakes await. Those seeking a greater challenge can continue up to the Schober peak, rewarded with a sweeping panorama of the Salzkammergut’s lakes and surrounding mountains.
Overnight Location: Hotel at Lake Mondsee
Distance: 4 to 5.5 hours, 10 km distance, 350 m ascent, 550 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Lake Mondsee via Lake Attersee to Lake Wolfgangsee
In the morning, a bus takes you to Unterach on Lake Attersee. From here, follow the lakeside path and the Burggrabenklamm gorge up to the alpine meadows surrounding the idyllic Schwarzensee. Take a break at Lore’s lakeside hut for homemade pastries before continuing downhill all the way to Lake Wolfgangsee.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Lake Wolfgangsee
Distance: 5 hours, 15 km distance, 400 m ascent, 350 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Lake Wolfgangsee to Ausseerland
Take the bus to Bad Ischl, where your hike begins. Following the historic brine pipeline trail, you head into the Rettenbach Valley and continue upward to the Blaa Alp alpine pasture at the foot of the Loser massif, entering the heart of the Ausseerland region.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ausseerland
Distance: 5.5 hours, 19 km distance, 4500 m ascent, 200 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Ausseerland to Hallstatt
Following the banks of the River Traun, the trail leads you to Bad Aussee, a classic summer retreat, before continuing into the wild and idyllic Koppental Valley, where the Koppenbrüller caves await. From here, a boat carries you to the UNESCO-listed town of Hallstatt, rich with historic charm and scenic highlights.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Hallstatt
Distance: 5.5 hours, 19 km distance, 200 m ascent, 400 m descent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 6 Hallstatt to Gosau
Ride the cable car up the Salzberg to the famous Skywalk, where sweeping views set the tone for the day. Continue past the historic salt mine and onto the alpine pastures, crossing the plateau to reach Löckermoos. The Bibelschmugglerweg trail then leads you down to Lake Gosau, its waters mirroring the imposing Dachstein glacier. It’s well worth pausing for a snack along the shore before catching the bus into the Gosau Valley.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Gosau
Distance: 5.5 to 6 hours, 22 km distance, 200 m ascent, 750 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Gosau to Fuschl
From Gosau, the trail leads through forest paths and past the Iglmoos alp to the Goiserer Alpine Club Hut, perched on a ridge with sweeping views over the Goiserer Valley and Lake Hallstatt. If you’re up for it, you can extend the hike with a summit climb to Hochkalmberg, home to the striking rock formation known as the “Steinerner Indianer.” The route then descends through the Kesselgraben and follows the Schüttbach River down to Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt, where a bus takes you onward to Fuschl am See.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Fuschl
Distance: 5.5 to 6 hours, 15 km distance, 8600 m ascent, 990 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure or extra days
Depart Wolfgangsee today!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2026 Pricing for Ten Lakes Trekking Tour
The departures are available departing daily from May 9 to October 4, 2026.
The starting price for two people sharing a double or twin room is EUR989 per person.
Accommodation on Ten Lakes Trekking Tour
Accommodation on this trip is mostly in 3-star hotels or country hotels and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Ten Lakes Trekking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes luggage transfer and a boat trip on lake Wolfgangsee and lake Hallstätter See, however, you are in charge of any other transfers needed, such as bus rides (Mondsee – Unterach, Lake Wolfgangsee – Bad Ischl, Lake Gosausee – Gosau, Bad Goisern – Fuschl, approx. EUR 22 per person).
Also Included
Not included
Optional Extras
We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. You mainly walk along lakes and across alpine pastures. Several low summits offer scenic views and therefore you should be surefooted. A good fitness level for ascents and longer walking stages, up to 6 hours are required.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Salzburg International Airport (SZG) or get to Salzburg by train. Then enbark on a bus to Fuschl am See (approx. 40 min). Or by train to Bad Ischl and approx. 1 hr to Fuschl. Only a few minutes walk to hotel.
Yes, the tour description is in English.
Yes, the tour is dog-friendly. However, notice in advance is required.
The Ten Lakes Trekking Tour ends where it starts, at Fuschl am See.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
