2012 Hiking/Walking Package Holiday
Our 7 night self led walking package costs 495 Euro per person based on 2 people sharing a double room. If you're travelling with children, please see our discounts page for some great savings.
Ebensee is known as Traunsee's hiking paradise with over 200km of hiking and walking trails, from paths at the top of mountain peaks with fabulous views to loop trails around beautiful lakes or quiet forest tracks.
Your walking holiday can be tailor made to suit your needs. To give you an idea of the variety of walks in our area we have compiled the following itinerary that you could follow :-
What's Included?
- 7 nights accommodation in our beautiful guesthouse
- Hearty breakfasts to set you up for the day, packed lunch to keep you going
- 2 course evening meals including beers or wine (6 nights of your stay)
- Route maps and our local knowledge
- Airport transfers to and from Salzburg or Linz
Day 1. Transfer from Salzburg or Linz and arrive at the Rosenhof. Enjoy a welcome drink and look through route options. Take a leisurely walk along the river Traun to Ebensee to familiarise yourself with your surroundings.
Day 2. Today you can head up into the mountains. Take the cable car from Ebensee up to the stunning Feuerkogel plateau. Walk to the European Cross, which is made up of rocks from the European nations. The views from the plateau are spectacular with mountain peaks stretching as far as the eye can see and lakes dotted around below.
Day 3. Visit the beautiful lake of Langbathsee. The lake has a stunning mountain backdrop and is often used for TV adverts and films. In the summer months the waters are warm enough to tempt you in for a swim, so don't forget your costume.
Day 4. Follow the river path to the historic spa town of Bad Ischl. This was the former summer residence of the Austrian Royals. You can visit the summer palace, enjoy some shopping, indulge in fantastic cakes at Café Zauner or maybe just take it easy and spend a few hours in the relaxing therapeutic waters of the thermal baths.
Day 5. Start the day with a walk around lake Offensee before following the loggers path through the forest. You'll be rewarded with peace and tranquillity as you follow the river down to the Rindbach Waterfall.
Day 6. Today you can let the train take the strain for the first few miles as you head to Hallstatt. The town of Hallstatt is a world heritage site set on the lake of Hallstättersee. Enjoy wandering through the old streets and take a tour through the salt mines.
Day 7. Begin the day with a ferry ride to Gmunden on the northern shore of lake Traunsee. Explore the town and relax in one of the many cafes that sit along the lakefront before heading up the Grünberg mountain either by foot or cable car. Enjoy the mountain meadows and great views over lake Traunsee before dropping back down to the ferry to bring you back home.
The above itinerary is designed to give you a hint of what is available. There are, of course, many more routes and we are always happy to discuss other options with you.
We have also teamed up with another English owned guesthouse to offer a two centre, six or ten night, catered walking or cycling holiday within the beautiful Salzkammergut region. Your bags are transfered by us so all you have to do is have a great day enjoying the scenery as you hike or bike to your next hosts. If you are interested in more details please have a look at the website for Bike and Hike Austria
