Austria Ten Lakes Trekking Tour 2019 Individual Self-Guided 10 days/9 nights OR 8 days/7 nights

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1 Austria Ten Lakes Trekking Tour 2019 Individual Self-Guided 10 days/9 nights OR 8 days/7 nights 10 Days 10 Lakes. Ragged peaks tower next to lovely, forest covered hills, both hiding away idyllic mountain lakes. Stop and look around take in breathtaking scenery and unspoiled nature. Our trekking route crosses the Austrian Salzkammergut from West to East. Ten more or less famous lakes such as Lake Wolfgangsee, Mondsee, Irrsee and Fuschlsee are part of this amazing tour. Stop at some of the best known highlights of the region: the White Horse Inn in St. Wolfgang, the Imperial summer residence in Bad Ischl and the most beautiful place on a lake Hallstatt are unforgettable highlights during your hike. A special excursion dips into the lovely Ausseerland, a gem of the Salzkammergut where time seems to pass slower than everywhere else.

2 Itinerary Day 1: Individual journey to Fuschl am See Day 2: Round trip to little Lake Filblingsee & Fuschl castle 14 km + 700m 700 m Short summit hike to Lake Filbilingsee and across a ridge down to Fuschl castle. This castle served as a backdrop to the well-known Sissi films. A comfortable walk along the lake takes you back to Fuschl. Day 3: Fuschl - Lake Mondsee 10 km m 500 m Step by step you climb to the ruin Wartenfels with beautiful views of the lakes Mondsee and Irrsee. If you want, you can also climb the Schober peak. From here, you get a magnificent panoramic view of the lakes and mountains in the Salzkammergut region. Day 4: Lake Mondsee via Lake Attersee - Lake Wolfgangsee 15 km m 350 m In the morning you go by bus to Unterach at Lake Attersee. From there you follow the lakeside walk and through the Burggrabenklamm up to alpine pastures to idyllic Lake Schwarzensee. Stop for some homemade pastries at Lore s cabin on the lake. Continue downhill to Lake Wolfgangsee. Day 5: Lake Wolfgangsee - Bad Ischl 19 km m 250 m Along the lake through the natural reserve Blinklingmoos with views across the lake onto St. Wolfgang and the remarkable peaks of the Schafberg Mountain. After that you follow the gushing waters of river Ischl and on the Sissi trail to tiny Lake Nussensee close to the Imperial summer residence Bad Ischl. Day 6: Bad Ischl - Ausseerland 19 km m 200 m Along the historic brine pipeline trail you walk into Rettenbach valley and up to alpine pasture Blaa alp at the foot of the Loser massif into the Ausseerland.

3 Day 7: Ausseerland - Hallstatt 22 km m 400 m Along the river banks of the Traun the path leads to the traditional summer holiday place Bad Aussee and then through the wild and idyllic Koppental valley where you can visit the Koppenbruehler caves. Take the boat to the world heritage town Hallstatt with its many sights. Day 10: Individual departure or extra days Note Day 8: Round trip Hallstätter Salzberg & Lake Gosausee 17 km m 750 m Take the cable car on the Salzberg (Salt Mountain) of Hallstatt with the famous excavation site, name giver to a prehistoric era as well as the salt mine. Past the summit Plassen you cross over to Gosautal valley. The imposing Dachstein massif and the ragged peaks of Gosaukamm are constant companions of this day. Ride the bus back to Hallstatt. Day 9: From Hallstatt to Fuschl am See 21 km m 150 m Take the boat across Lake Hallstätter See and follow the east bank to Bad Goisern. Along the brine pipeline trail you walk to Bad Ischl, then by bus to Fuschl on Lake Fuschl. The 8-day tour is without the round trip Fuschl / Filbling on day 2 and the round trip Hallstatt salt mine on day 8. Tip: Fuschlsee and Filbling can also be visited on the arrival or departure days!

4 Route Technical Characteristics: Route Profile: Moderate. 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. Total Distance: 137 km Travel Season: Departures daily from May 11 to October 6, 2019 Season 1: May 11 - May 26 and September 16 - October 6 Season 2: May 27 - June 30 and September 1 - September 15 Season 3: July 1 - August Day/9 Nights no arrivals on Thursday Days/7 Nights no arrivals on Fridays.

5 Prices per person: 10 Day/9 Nights 8 Days/7 Nights Season 1 Double Occupancy B&B Season 2 Double Occupancy B&B Season 3 Double Occupancy B&B Single Room Surcharge Extra Nights (per person) Fuschl am See Wolfgangsee Bad Ischl /Hallstatt Season 1 Double Occupancy B&B Season 2 Double Occupancy B&B Season 3 Double Occupancy B&B Single Room Surcharge Accommodation: Category: beautiful 3*** hotels and country hotels Included: 7 or 9 overnight stays as indicated, breakfast included Luggage transfer Welcome meeting Boat fare on Lake Wolfgangsee and Lake Hallstätter See Mountain cable car fare Salzbergbahn Hallstatt (10 day tour) Carefully elaborated route description Detailed travel and tour documents 1 per room GPS data available Service hotline Not Included: Bus fares from Mondsee to Unterach, from Gosausee to Hallstatt and from Bad Ischl to Fuschl approximately 10 Euro per person Any visitor s taxes Transfer from/to airport/station Salzburg available on request Assisting people in realizing their touring dreams worldwide is our passion. THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 Toll Free Local TICO Ontario Registration No: