Snowshoe happiness

Arrival in sun-drenched Bad Goisern. The pretty spa town with its outstanding geographical location on Lake Hallstatt attracts sports and mountain enthusiasts in both summer and winter. Depending on the time of arrival, a leisurely winter hike along the Traun on the Traunreiterweg to the district of Weißenbach is worthwhile to 'warm up'. From the Goiserer bridge you will be accompanied by the tireless rushing of the Traun to the Weißenbach bridge. This easy path has been one of the most popular running and walking paths for many years.

You will receive your travel documents at the hotel in Bad Goisern. (5 nights)

Hiking: approx. 1 1/4 hours round trip (3 km, without significant ascents and descents)

The public bus takes you to the valley station of the Krippenstein cable car. You ride it up to       the Schönbergalm (middle station) and further over steep rock faces to the high Krippenstein           at an altitude of 2,100 meters. Located on the northern edge of the Dachstein massif, this        limestone massif offers an overwhelming view of the broad karst plateau of the Dachstein.

From here there are several ways to explore the plateau:

Variant 1 (simple) Heilbronner Cross
From the mountain station of the Krippenstein cable car, hike the signposted circular route to the Heilbronnerkreuz. Here you can enjoy the spectacular view over the Dachstein high plateau. From the cross, it takes 1 ½ hours to the third section of the cable car, which takes you back to the starting point. But you can also hike an extra stretch along the ski slope to the Krippenstein mountain station.
Snowshoe hike: approx. 2,5 - 3 hours (7.3 km; 400 Altitude meters in ascent and descent)

Variant 2 (medium) Wiesberghaus
From the Krippenstein mountain station, take the gondola again – this time to the Gjaidalm, which is ideal for a short refreshment. The karst plateau north of the High Dachstein is a wonderful area for technically easy snowshoe tours. The views sweep over the Salzburger Land as well as to the glaciers and rock castles of the Dachstein peaks. The path follows the gentle up and down through this wonderful natural landscape before you can enjoy the sun terrace at the Wiesberghaus at 1,882 meters. Finally, it's back to the cable car station and you take the gondola back down to the valley, where you can review the impressions of the day.
Snowshoe hike: approx. 4 hours (10.9 km; 700 Altitude meters in ascent and descent)

You start today with the public bus into the Gosau valley. The tour to the Goiserer Hütte with a stop for refreshments and to the High Kalmberg is a wonderful destination for a snowshoe tour with a view of the Dachstein and the Gosaukamm. In the district of Ramsau, the signposted ascent begins first through forest areas and over a spacious alpine pasture area, such as the Iglmoosalm and numerous other (unfortunately not serviced) huts. It goes up through a mountain spruce forest over the Schartenalm and in the direction of the Goisererhut. Once there, the fabulous panorama of the Goisern Valley stretches out below you. Depending on your physical condition, you can hike further past the Kalmooschurch on the High Kalmberg before returning to Gosau and taking the bus to Bad Goisern.

Snowshoe hike: approx. 5 hours (12 km; 1,066 Altitude meters in ascent and descent)

(Without the ascent to the Kalmberg, the distance is reduced by about 2.5 km and 200 m of altitude difference)

Today you leave Bad Goisern and take the train to Bad Ischl, which became a holiday destination of European standing in the mid-19th century when Emperor Franz Joseph began to spend his holidays at his summer residence in Ischl. Bad Ischl has been a spa town since 1906 - leisure and relaxation can be found in the spa gardens, the spacious thermal baths or by visiting the famous Café Zauner.

Today, take a break from the sporting activities of the past few days and visit the thermal spa in Bad Ischl. While you relax, your luggage will be transported to your booked hotel in Ebensee. After visiting the thermal baths, the train will take you to Ebensee. (2 nights)

Today the Feuerkogel cable car takes you up the mountain. The silence of the Feuerkogel high plateau and endless kilometres of untouched white splendour ahead of you. A round tour on the Feuerkogel awaits you - difficulty level medium. Enjoy an extended snowshoe tour in the glistening winter landscape with breathtaking views of Lake Traunsee and the Salzkammergut. Descent by cable car and hike back to the hotel.

Snowshoe hike: approx. 3 hours (6.5 km, 180 Altitude meters in ascent and descent)

If you have the opportunity to extend your stay in the Salzkammergut, the repertoire of discoveries is far from exhausted and additional nights can be booked. Otherwise, the return journey takes place in the morning.