--- title: 20 walking routes along the water’s edge url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water.html" description: On these walking trails along lakes and rivers, you can cool off right by the side of the path. image: "https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/user_upload/upperaustria/Logo_upperuastria_RGB_300x300px_Websites.png" date: 2026-07-16 modified: 2026-07-16 --- # 20 walking routes along the water’s edge 20 walking trails by the water ============================== On these 20 walking trails, you’ll find a welcome chance to cool off right by the route. The splashing, rushing and gurgling sounds are your constant companions on these walks along lakes and rivers, and cooling your feet in the river or taking the occasional dip in the lake is a wonderful way to refresh yourself. [ ![Abbildungen der Dr. Vogelgesang-Klamm.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/f/csm_Klamm_nach_Starkregen_sulzbacher_Bach_Dr_vogelgesang_Klamm_dfda367f53.jpg "Die Dr. Vogelgesang-Klamm in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") 1. Dr Vogelgesang-Gorge A walk through Upper Austria’s longest, accessible and wild, romantic rock gorge – a dream on hot days! ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000994/dr-vogelgesang-gorge.html) Open copyright © Die Dr. Vogelgesang-Klamm in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright [ ![10-Mühlen-Wanderweg in Reichenthal - Hausmühle in Hayrl](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/9/csm_10-Muehlen-Wanderweg_Hausmuehle-in-Hayrl-TOURISMUS_REICHENTHAL_a6ecaf98c7.png "Foto: Tourismus Reichenthal: 10-Mühlen-Wanderweg in Reichenthal - Hausmühle in Hayrl") 2. 10-mill hiking trail Discover 10 mills along a 14 km stretch. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002099/10-muehlen-wanderweg-reichenthal.html) Open copyright © Foto: Tourismus Reichenthal: 10-Mühlen-Wanderweg in Reichenthal - Hausmühle in Hayrl Close copyright [ ![Wooden bridge at the foot of the Traunstein](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Kratky") 3. Miesweg A walk along the shores of Lake Traunsee. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002908/miesweg-at-the-shore-of-lake-traunsee.html) Open copyright © Copyright: Kratky Close copyright [ ![Bürgl Panoramaweg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: wtg") 4. Bürglstein Circuit On the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee and around the Bürglstein. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002709/buergl-panorama-trail.html) Open copyright © Copyright: wtg Close copyright [ ![Beautiful landscape reflection in the Lake Koppenwinkl.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: RudiKainPhotografie") 5. Through the Koppenwinkl Circular walk through the Koppental valley in Obertraun. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/100359/through-the-koppenwinkel.html) Open copyright © Copyright: RudiKainPhotografie Close copyright [ ![Calm mountain lake reflects steep rock faces and forests. The sun shines out from behind the mountains, snow-covered peaks in the background - a quiet, impressive morning atmosphere in the Alps.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: RudiKainPhotografie") 6. Lake Gosausee A walk around the picturesque Lake Gosausee. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000685/tour-around-the-lake-gosau.html) Open copyright © Copyright: RudiKainPhotografie Close copyright [ ![A rocky forest covered in vegetation. Two people sit on the rocks and enjoy the natural surroundings.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert") 7. Through the Pesenbach Valley An idyllic path with bizarre rock formations. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430009296/pesenbachtal-kerzenstein-variant-2.html) Open copyright © Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert Close copyright [ ![DonausteigBadKreuzenWolfsschlucht 2](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHHochhauser") 8. Wolfsschlucht Approx. 4 km through the gorge in Bad Kreuzen. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008163/wolfsschlucht.html) Open copyright © Copyright: WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHHochhauser Close copyright [ ![Blick auf den Quelltopf des Pießling Ursprungs in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/5/7/csm_PyhrnPriel_Pie%C3%9FlingUrsprung_PyhrnPrielTourismusGmbHMarkusKohlmayr_01_7ca9d8c8b5.jpg "Foto: Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/Markus Kohlmayr | Der Pießling Ursprung in Roßleithen in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") 9. Pießling-Ursprung A short walk to the cave where the spring originates. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000985/piessling-spring.html) Open copyright © Foto: Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/Markus Kohlmayr | Der Pießling Ursprung in Roßleithen in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright [ ![Ödsee im Almtal](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/9/csm_Oedsee-Gruenau-2_Ulrike-Weichselbaum_3s_4dbf6d1d0e.jpg "Foto: Ulrike Weichselbaum: Ödsee im Almtal") 10. To the Ödseen An easy walk to the beautiful lakes near Grünau in the Almtal valley. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/100262/path-to-the-lakes-oedseen.html) Open copyright © Foto: Ulrike Weichselbaum: Ödsee im Almtal Close copyright [ ![Steyr River](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TV Nationalpark Region Steyrtal") 11. Steyruferweg A 4 km stretch along the River Steyr. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001525/steyr-riverbank-path.html) Open copyright © Copyright: TV Nationalpark Region Steyrtal Close copyright [ ![Wandern auf der Höss in Hinterstoder beim Schafkogelsee in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/6/4/csm_SK400159_b3fecba7e3.jpg "Foto: Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/what if media: Wandern auf der Höss in Hinterstoder beim Schafkogelsee in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.") 12. Höss Circuit around the Schafkogelsee A hike through the alpine pastures on the Höss high plateau to the picturesque Schafkogelsee. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001732/hoess-circular-trail-circular-hiking-world-hinterstoder.html) Open copyright © Foto: Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/what if media: Wandern auf der Höss in Hinterstoder beim Schafkogelsee in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel. Close copyright [ ![Vorderer Langbathsee im Frühling](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Ferienregion Traunsee") 13. The Langbath Lakes in Ebensee A 7 km walk around the lakes, taking in the Vorderes and Hinteres Langbathsee. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001116/walk-around-lakes-langbathsee-at-ebensee.html) Open copyright © Copyright: Ferienregion Traunsee Close copyright [ ![Rinnerberger Waterfall](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Urheber: Renate Schweighuber") 14. Rinnerberg Waterfall Gorge A thrilling 7.4 km circular walk. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002394/rinnerberger-waterfall-gorge.html) Open copyright © Urheber: Renate Schweighuber Close copyright [ ![Nussensee Bad Ischl](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: www.badischl.at") 15. Nussensee Circuit From Bad Ischl along the River Traun to Lake Nussensee. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002357/nussensee-round-walk-ruine-wildenstein-nussensee.html) Open copyright © Copyright: www.badischl.at Close copyright [ ![Naturschutzgebiet Offensee](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Fotoklub Ebensee, Vilsecker") 16. A walk round Lake Offensee Go for a walk of just under 5 km around the lake. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001160/round-walk-at-the-nature-protection-area-offensee-in-ebensee.html) Open copyright © Copyright: Fotoklub Ebensee, Vilsecker Close copyright [ ![View of the Hochmoorsee in Unterach am Attersee.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Lisa Hemetsberger") 17. Egelsee: A Natural Gem From Lake Attersee to Lake Egelsee, a distance of 4.5 km. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/100029/the-high-moor-region-of-lake-egelsee.html) Open copyright © Copyright: Lisa Hemetsberger Close copyright [ ![Circular trail around the Almsee, nature reserve. Almuferweg enjoyment on the Alm river](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Genuss am Almfluss") 18. Almsee Circular Walk Take a 9 km walk around the romantic lake Almsee. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430003126/almsee-circular-route.html) Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Genuss am Almfluss Close copyright [ ![Zwei Frauen und ein Mann in sommerlicher Wanderbekleidung stehen auf einer Aussichtsplattform am Ufer eines Sees im Hochmoorgebiet Bayrische Au bei Aigen-Schlägl. Sie blicken in Richtung Moldaustausee. Neben der Frau in der Bildmitte lehnt ein Wanderstab aus Holz am Holzgeländer.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/7/e/csm_BoehmerwaldWandernHochmoorBayrischeAuAussicht_OberoesterreichTourismusBoehmerwaldRobertMaybach_7f9d2936b5.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Böhmerwald/Robert Maybach: Hochmoorgebiet Bayrische Au bei Aigen-Schlägl in der Ferienregion Böhmerwald. Moorsee im Böhmerwald mit Ausblick auf den Moldaustausee, .") 19. Schwemmkanal Round An idyllic 12 km walk along the Schwarzenberg Alluvial Canal and into the Spirken high moor in Bayrische Au. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000587/schwemmkanal-bayrische-au-circuit.html) Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Böhmerwald/Robert Maybach: Hochmoorgebiet Bayrische Au bei Aigen-Schlägl in der Ferienregion Böhmerwald. Moorsee im Böhmerwald mit Ausblick auf den Moldaustausee, . Close copyright [ ![](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/a/0/csm_DonausteigSchloegenerSchlinge_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHHochhauser_2da0799931.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHHochhauser Donauschlinge Oberranna Shooting, Wanderer bei der Schlögener Schlinge") 20. Donausteig On these tours, the Danube is a constant companion. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/20-walking-trails-by-the-water/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007070/donausteig-stage-1-s03-engelhartszell-schloegen-over-the-4-4-view-to-the-schloegen-loop.html) Open copyright © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHHochhauser Donauschlinge Oberranna Shooting, Wanderer bei der Schlögener Schlinge Close copyright All walks ---------- **Fancy some more walks? You can find an overview of all the walking trails in Upper Austria** [**here**](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking.html)**.**