Walking inAustria's LakeDistrict
£2879.00
Walks & Treks
7 nights in Austria | Solos Board
What to expect
Four Guided Walks
Expert local walking guides
Majestic Alpine Scenery
Explore tranquil mountain lakes
UNESCO-listed Hallstatt
Visit the picturesque lakeside village
Ride the Schafbergbahn
Historic cogwheel mountain railway
About this trip...
Join a ready-made group of solo travellers on a sociable walking holiday in Schladming, a vibrant alpine town in the heart of Austria’s Lake District. Set amid the Northern Limestone Alps, this spectacular region blends dramatic mountain scenery with traditional Styrian culture and warm, welcoming hospitality, making it the perfect setting for a shared hiking adventure.
Rewarding walks offer far-reaching panoramic views, with a backdrop of rugged peaks, wide alpine pastures, cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear mountain lakes. Peaceful forest trails and open mountain terrain showcase the natural beauty of the Dachstein massif. Highlights include hiking beneath the mighty Dachstein Glacier, exploring high-altitude trails to find some of the region’s most beautiful lakes and discovering picturesque alpine huts where local flavours and Styrian charm await.
Take a scenic ride on the SchafbergBahn from St. Wolfgang for sweeping lake panoramas, and time in the fairytale village of Hallstatt, famed for its 16th century houses and striking Alpine setting. With varied walks, inspiring scenery and a friendly group atmosphere, this escorted walking holiday in Austria’s Lake District promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Grade: Moderate
What's included?
Return flights & transfers-
One piece of checked baggage
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Airport taxes & charges
Twin/double room for sole use
Half Board-
Three picnic lunches on walking days 2,3 & 7
Welcome drink
Four guided walks with professional walking guide-
Return journey on the Schafbergbahn cog railway
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Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card (Free or discounted access to mountain lifts, public transport and a wide selection of local leisure activities)
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully Financially Protected
What's extra:
- Insurance click here
- Tourist tax - €2.50 per person per night
Itinerary
- Arrive in Salzburg
- Untertal Loop
- Three Lakes Walk
- Day at leisure
- Salzkammergut Lakes: Strobl to St. Wolfgang & Hallstatt
- Day at leisure
- Lake Duisitzkarsee
- Departure from Salzburg
What you will be doing...
Day One: Arrival Day
- Dinner included
Day Two: Untertal Loop
- Level: Easy to Moderate
- Distance: 10km
- Ascent/Descent: 260m
- Duration: 3 hrs approx.
- Breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner included
Day Three: Three Lakes Walk
After breakfast, we transfer to the trailhead near the Seewigtalstüberl to begin our hike. In the aptly named “Valley of Plunging Waters,” we are immersed in a striking landscape shaped by mountains and water. Three crystal-clear alpine lakes, two thundering waterfalls, and countless panoramic viewpoints accompany us throughout the day. Our first destination, the Steirischer Bodensee, is reached with ease and sets the tone for the journey. From here, we follow the lakeshore towards the head of the valley, climbing a steep section past a cascading waterfall to the Hans-Wödl-Hütte, with beautiful views back over the Bodensee.
- Level: Moderate
- Distance: 8km
- Ascent/Descent: 570+/570- approx.
- Duration: 4.5hrs
- Breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner included
Day Four: Day at leisure
Today is at leisure, allowing time to unwind and enjoy the hotel’s facilities. Those wishing to explore can make use of the included Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card to discover more of the surrounding area. One option is to take a short bus journey to Dachstein, where the Glacier Lift carries us up to the Dachstein Glacier. From Styria’s highest peak, breathtaking panoramic views await.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Five: Salzkammergut Lakes: Strobl to St. Wolfgang & Hallstatt
We begin in Strobl with a scenic walk to St. Wolfgang, a delightful lakeside town rich in tradition and alpine charm. Today's hike follows a picturesque route around the Bürglstein, rewarding you with lovely views back toward Strobl. The final stretch to St. Wolfgang continues along a shared walking and cycling path.
- Level: Easy
- Distance: 6km
- Ascent/Descent: 100m approx
- Duration: 2.5 hrs approx
- Breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner included
Day Six: Day at Leisure
Today, we enjoy a well-earned rest, which can be spent relaxing around Schladming. Alternatively, we could take the bus to Ramsau am Dachstein, located just above Schladming, it sits directly beneath the dramatic south face of the Dachstein massif, offering some of the most iconic mountain scenery in the region.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Seven: Lake Duisitzkarsee
Today’s hike begins at the Eschachalm in the Obertal Valley at 1,211 metres. From here, we follow either a forest road or a marked hiking path towards Neualm and the Keinprechthütte. The route climbs steadily but gently, reaching Neualm (1,618 m). The trail leads out of the valley towards Duisitzkarsee Lake, winding along the slopes of the Duisitzer Hahnkamp, passing through tranquil mountain forest and wide stretches of dwarf pine eventually arriving at Duisitzkarsee Lake at 1,640 metres. Refreshed by snacks from the mountain huts, the final stage of the hike is the descent back to the Eschachalm trailhead.
- Level: Moderate
- Distance: 8km
- Ascent/Descent: 560m+/560m-
- Duration: 4.5 hrs approx.
- The section between Neualm and Duisitzkar requires sure footing, as exposed tree roots and a few steeper passages cross the path. Overall, however, the trail undulates gently without major altitude changes.
- Breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner included
Day Eight: Departure Day
After breakfast, we head to the airport for our flight home.
Accommodation
Sporthotel Royer
Sporthotel Royer is a popular four-star hotel in the heart of Schladming, Austria. Just a short walk from the town centre, the hotel combines an excellent location with outstanding facilities. Guests enjoy comfortable alpine-style rooms, high-quality dining with generous breakfast buffets and gourmet evening menus, and an impressive range of leisure facilities including an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, wellness area with Finnish sauna, infrared sauna and steam bath. Sports facilities include a gym, tennis courts*, squash court*, bowling and more. Rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, TV, minibar, safe, hairdryer and a partial balcony.
*Additional charge payable locally
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
- Level: Easy to Moderate
- Distance: 10km
- Ascent/Descent: 260m+/260m-
- Duration: 3 hrs approx.
- Level: Moderate
- Distance: 8km
- Ascent/Descent: 570+/570-
- Duration: 4.5hrs approx.
- Level: Easy
- Distance: 6km
- Ascent/Descent: 100m approx
- Duration: 2.5 hrs approx
- Level: Moderate
- Distance: 8km
- Ascent/Descent: 560m+/560m-
- Duration: 4.5 hrs approx.
Passport validity
If you are planning to travel to an EU country (except Ireland), or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements. Your passport must be:- Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
Visas
You can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel as a tourist, to visit family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training. If you are travelling to Austria and other Schengen countries without a visa, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days.From the 12th October 2025 the EU is introducing a new European Entry System (EES) that will be phased in and fully operational by the 10th April 2026. Non-EU nationals including British passport holders will now be required to complete biometric checks on arrival and exit to Schengen countries, which will include facial recognition and fingerprints. There is no cost for this, and no action needs to be taken prior to departure.
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