--- title: Imperial hikes at Lake Wolfgangsee and Bad Ischl url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-angebot/detail/8904/imperial-hikes-at-lake-wolfgangsee-and-bad-ischl.html" description: Like a picture book, the Salzkammergut unfolds before the visitor.The Hallstatt - Dachstein/Salzkammergut Region has been a listed UNESCO World Heritage Region since December 1997. And you can visit this region as this hiking tour combines crystal-clear lakes, impressive mountains and charming villages on well signed hiking paths. The region includes 76 lakes – with crystal-clear water, in the enchanting mountain world with deep green mountain pastures or the bizarre rocks of the up to 3 000 meters high Dachstein massif. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Imperial hikes at Lake Wolfgangsee and Bad Ischl Imperial hikes at Lake Wolfgangsee and Bad Ischl ================================================== Bad Ischl, Oberösterreich, Österreich Including luggage transfer ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/293545/DDD7DD9565A800A5B0B1B311B24B881801C4A5751461694EC8AA06A40A9FB2A3/dsc5645-c2a9-salzburg-ag.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/294277/6D00810159D1E9F2BD67967E7488D9F5CFE9B95A412541548D08746C3C482266/wandern-auf-der-katrin-11-katrin-stmgstadler.jpg) © Open copyright © Salzburg AG Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a picturesque scene with an idyllic lake surrounded by wooded mountains. An excursion boat cruises across the turquoise-coloured waters, while a small island with trees can be seen in the foreground.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/293545/DDD7DD9565A800A5B0B1B311B24B881801C4A5751461694EC8AA06A40A9FB2A3/dsc5645-c2a9-salzburg-ag.jpg "© Salzburg AG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/293545/DDD7DD9565A800A5B0B1B311B24B881801C4A5751461694EC8AA06A40A9FB2A3/dsc5645-c2a9-salzburg-ag.jpg) © Open copyright © STMG Stadler Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a group of three people on a mountain landscape with a cable car system. The people are wearing hiking gear and appear to be tourists enjoying the beautiful nature and view.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/294277/6D00810159D1E9F2BD67967E7488D9F5CFE9B95A412541548D08746C3C482266/wandern-auf-der-katrin-11-katrin-stmgstadler.jpg "© STMG Stadler") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/294277/6D00810159D1E9F2BD67967E7488D9F5CFE9B95A412541548D08746C3C482266/wandern-auf-der-katrin-11-katrin-stmgstadler.jpg) 1. 2. Götzstraße 12 4820 Bad Ischl [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=G%C3%B6tzstra%C3%9Fe%2012%2C%204820%20Bad%20Ischl "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=G%C3%B6tzstra%C3%9Fe%2012%2C%204820%20Bad%20Ischl "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.723851689367585&lon=13.454132080078125&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Like a picture book, the Salzkammergut unfolds before the visitor. The Hallstatt - Dachstein/Salzkammergut Region has been a listed UNESCO World Heritage Region since December 1997. And you can visit this region as this hiking tour combines crystal-clear lakes, impressive mountains and charming villages on well signed hiking paths. The region includes 76 lakes – with crystal-clear water, in the enchanting mountain world with deep green mountain pastures or the bizarre rocks of the up to 3 000 meters high Dachstein massif. **General information:** Daily stages are introductory to moderately difficult and are suitable for beginners. 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. [ offer info ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------ - 4 nights **services**- 4 x Overnight stay with breakfast (3 x in a \*\*\*inn/hotel and 1 x in a 4\*hotel in Bad Ischl) - 1 x welcome video with explanations and information that you need for the tour - 2 x Ferry Abersee-Gschwendt - St. Wolfgang - 1 x boat ride St. Gilgen – Abersee-Gschwendt - 1 x Entrance to the Kaiservilla in Bad Ischl - 1 x Hiking map Salzkammergut and further information material (1x per room) - 1 x Salzkammergut Souvenir - 3 x luggage transfer - max. 1 pc./person and max. 25 kg/piece of luggage - further luggage items possible for an extra charge - A tree for your booking – we plant a tree for your booking - Daily service hotline by our office **Catering**- Half-board - Breakfast **itinerary****1st day: Individual arrival at Wolfgangsee lake.** You will receive your travel documents at your accommodation. Enjoy your arrival day at the Lake Wolfgangsee, take a bath there or do a boat ride. Possibility to visit the “Dorf der Tiere” - a petting zoo not only for children. Overnight stay in Abersee / St. Gilgen **2nd day: St. Wolfgang - St. Gilgen ~10 km, 2-3 h, altitude difference á** **352 m / â** **352 m** From Abersee with the ferry to the other side of the lake, to St. Wolfgang. When you get out of the boat turn left and walk towards Ried. At the end of the road, the hiking trail “Falkenstein” to the Gasthof “Fuerberg” starts. From there along the lake shore to the Mozart-village St. Gilgen. A ferry takes you from St. Gilgen back to Gschwendt (Abersee). (If you prefer walking –a nice trail along the lake shore leads from St. Gilgen to Abersee). Overnight stay in Abersee / St. Gilgen. **3rd day: Lake Schwarzensee - Strobl ~17 km, 4-5 h, altitude difference á** **417 m / â** **417 m** Again, you start you day with a ferry ride to St. Wolfgang. From St. Wolfgang a hiking trail leads to the mountain lake Schwarzensee. At the Gasthof of “Zur Lore” you can enjoy fresh trout from the lake. Take the hiking path down to Strobl and walk around the “Bürglstein” hill until you reach the lake promenade in Strobl. Overnight stay in Strobl. **4th day: Strobl – Bad Ischl ~13 km, 3 h, altitude difference á** **63 m / â** **120 m** From Strobl you walk next to the idyllic creek “Ischler Ache” to Pfandl. Along a path through the woods, you reach the emperor city Bad Ischl. Visit the Emperors villa (voucher included), Café Zauner or the former Hotel Austria (now the museum of the city Bad Ischl), where once upon a time the engagement of Emperor Franz Josef and Elisabeth “Sissi” of Bavaria took place. Overnight stay in a 4\* hotel in Bad Ischl. **5th day: Individual departure or additional nights** If you want to spend your departure day also in Bad Ischl there is a lot more to do: Ascent with the cable car up to Mount Katrin and hike along the 7-lakeview-path. Or visit the Salzkammergut Thermal spa. Hike up the Siruskogl and visit the famous restaurant on the top. **possible date of arrival**daily [ Booking ](#ttgCollapseAnfrageBuchen) ---------------------------------------- **from price**- € 540,00 per person - bookable from 1 person **Travel period (21.04.2026 - 25.10.2026)** | From | to | |---|---| | 21.04.2026 | 25.10.2026 | [ non-binding inquiry ](#mailto) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Imperial hikes at Lake Wolfgangsee and Bad Ischl** Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH Götzstraße 12 4820 Bad Ischl Phone [+43 6132 24000-51](tel:+4361322400051) E-Mail [wandern@salzkammergut.co.at](#mailto) Web [www.salzkammergut.co.at](http://www.salzkammergut.co.at "New window") http://www.salzkammergut.co.at [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **Rates per person and arrangement in €:** **21.04. – 01.07.26** **01.09. – 25.10.26 in double room with breakfast** 567,-- Supplement for half board 171,-- Supplement for single room 150,-- **01.07. – 01.09.26** **in double room with breakfast** 594,-- Supplement for half board 171,-- Supplement for single room 150,-- Day of arrival daily **Local tax is extra to pay on spot in each accommodation (from € 1,-- to € 4,-- 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:** The parking place does not always situate next to the accommodation but on a public parking place. (Possibly costs have to be paid on spot) **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.** **Due to environmental reasons we recommend to arrive and depart by public transportation.** **We recommend travel cancellation insurance.** [ Conditions of travel ](#ttgCollapseReisebedingungen) -------------------------------------------------------- We recommend a cancellation insurance. 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