{"id":475340,"date":"2021-04-07T09:42:59","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T07:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salzburgerland.com\/en\/?p=475340"},"modified":"2025-07-08T13:47:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T11:47:57","slug":"10-reasons-why-were-looking-forward-to-summer-in-salzburgerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salzburgerland.com\/en\/10-reasons-why-were-looking-forward-to-summer-in-salzburgerland\/","title":{"rendered":"10 reasons why we’re looking forward to summer in SalzburgerLand"},"content":{"rendered":"

#1 FREEING THE SOLE \u2013 WALKING BAREFOOT IN SALZBURG\u2019S LUNGAU REGION<\/h2>\n

For many of us, walking barefoot in dewy grass belongs to some of our most beautiful childhood memories. It\u2019s a real shame that as adults it\u2019s increasingly rare for us to remove our shoes and socks to feel the ground beneath our feet. Many studies also show that not only is it pleasant to go barefoot; it\u2019s also healthy. It improves circulation, strengthens the muscles, and sharpens the senses. Do you want to rediscover the childlike joy of going barefoot? If so, come to Salzburg\u2019s Lungau<\/a> region. Here you will find all sorts of opportunities to enjoy true freedom walking on forest floors and through Alpine meadows. For example, on the Leisnitz Waterway, where people fond of good circulation park their shoes\u00a0on the jetty and wade through ice-cold water. Freedom on foot is also the top priority during a walk along the Longa river in the Wei\u00dfpriachtal valley.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

\u00a9 SalzburgerLand Tourism \u2013 Walking barefoot in Salzburg\u2019s Lungau region<\/p>\n

#2 BEING THE EARLY BIRD \u2013 CATCHING THE SUNRISE IN THE MOUNTAINS<\/h2>\n

For the following mountain tour, dry off your feet, put your socks and hiking boots back on, and make your way to the Gamskarkogelh\u00fctte mountain hut on Europe\u2019s tallest grass mountain. However, this isn\u2019t the only record held by the 2,467-metre-tall giant, which is situated between the Gastein<\/a> and Gro\u00dfarltal valleys. The Gamskarkogelh\u00fctte, found on the summit, was built in 1828 and is one of Europe\u2019s oldest mountain huts. It\u2019s worth the trek not only for the long hut tradition; the magnificent views will also stay with you for a long time. Once you\u2019ve reached the top, stopping off and staying overnight at this place run by Veronika is a must. Tip: in the evening you can either gaze at the starry skies or go to bed early, as the highlight of the tour is definitely watching the sunrise.\u00a0As the first rays of the sun greet the dawn, the nostrils of early risers are slowly greeted by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Veronika brews it first thing \u2013 for her early birds.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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