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Historical Salzkammergut Austria

Walks in Sound of Music Country

8 days | From £475 | Self-guided, for 2 or more persons travelling together

Yes, the "Hills are Alive"... An easier walking holiday as you explore the history and culture of the beautiful Salzkammergut region on foot.

8 days | From £475 | Self-guided, for 2 or more persons travelling together


  • Themed walks amongst "Sound of Music" scenery
  • Hike in the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth
  • Delightful lakeside St. Wolfgang

Salzkammergut has been a centre of European culture for thousands of years with centuries old pilgrimage routes leading to charmingly traditional villages like St. Wolfgang and Hallstatt. Surrounded by a real paradise of mountain peaks and lakes, this unusual walking trip leads you at a pleasing pace on various ancient paths following different themes.

On a circular route from the charming lakeside town of St Wolfgang (setting for the Sound of Music!), it combines relaxing lakeshore trails with forest tracks, lake crossings and gentle mountain ascents. You will discover some of the most enchanting places in Salzkammergut including pilgrim chapels, salt mines, royal villas and ice caves. This trip is ideal for those that want big alpine scenery and leisurely walking.

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  • Tour Grade: A/B - Easy to moderate
  • Tour ref: THSK
  • OVERSEAS JOINING POINT : Bad Ischl
  • IMPORTANT : Make sure your chosen holiday is guaranteed to run before you purchase your air tickets and make any other travel arrangements
  • What is included:
    Accommodation and breakfast, maps and route notes, luggage transfers, boat/bus tickets.
  • Accommodation: Hotel 7 nts

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