You can stop off to eat traditional regional delicacies or rest in comfort for the night at one of the Certified Alpine Summer Huts. In the past Alpine huts housed herdsmen and dairymen when the cows were brought to their summer grazing in the pastures, and their milking parlours, stalls and kitchens would produce creamy butter and delicious cheeses. Today, more than 550 huts in SalzburgerLand continue with this agricultural tradition. 171 of these are Certified Alpine Summer Huts and are waiting to welcome you.<\/span><\/p>\n More Information about\u00a0Salzburg Alpine summer events<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t The longing for wide open spaces and untouched nature has never been greater.With every meter of elevation gained above the valley, you come a little closer to yourself. It\u2019s a liberating feeling\u2014walking at eye level with Austria\u2019s highest peaks, enjoying the perfect balance between true mountain adventure and the comfort of dipping back into the valley.The new Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail<\/a> connects all the holiday destinations in the national park with a continuous hiking route divided into 17 stages. This unique long-distance hiking trail begins at a true natural gem\u2014the world-famous Krimml Waterfalls<\/a>\u2014and stretches over 275 kilometers, with a total hiking time of around 96 hours, ranging in altitude from 692 to 2,400 meters above sea level. The trail runs along the sunny side of the Saalach Valley, passing through Zell am See and ending in H\u00fcttschlag.For those not yet ready to tackle the full-length stages of the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail, there\u2019s a \u201clight version\u201d with four stages around the Wildkogel Arena<\/a>, offering a moderate-altitude option.With average daily stages of around 15 kilometers and five hours of hiking, the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail is the perfect challenge for fit and adventurous hikers.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t Spanning 15 stages and a total length of around 390 kilometers, the Pinzga Hatscha<\/a><\/em> leads hikers through the scenic regions of the Pinzgau. Whether you\u2019re a beginner, a family, or an experienced long-distance hiker\u2014there\u2019s a suitable stage for everyone.Gentle alpine meadows alternate with high plateaus, and high-alpine sections take you across the region\u2019s most stunning peaks. The power of water reveals itself in mystical gorges and ravines, while cozy mountain huts along the way serve up hearty Alpine cuisine<\/a>. The stages can be combined freely, and if you ever need to conserve your energy, simply hop on the (hiking) bus.<\/p>\n Hiking routes in SalzburgerLand<\/span><\/p>\n Start this 4-day walk in Fuschl am See. From there you go through the Ellmau Valley to Zw\u00f6lferhorn Mountain in St. Gilgen am Wolfgangsee, further over the Falkenstein into the picturesque St. Wolfgang and up to the Schafberg summit with its panoramic view over the entire Salzkammergut region. You then take the Lake Wolfgangsee ferry boat to the cliffs in F\u00fcrberg and then over the Almkogel over to Lake Mondsee. You countinue over the Schober mountain, past the Wartenfels ruins, before arriving back in Fuschlsee, where you have earnt your hearty meal on one of the most beautiful lake terraces.<\/span><\/p>\n Click here<\/a>\u00a0for full information about!<\/p>\n This trail, also known as the queen of hiking trails of the Alps<\/a><\/span>, continues over 5,000 km from Triest around the Alps, into the French coast and Monaco. Walkers who have covered the entire way report that the SalzburgerLand leg of the tour is one of the most beautiful. In four day stages from Bischofshofen it wends its way along to Maria Alm or Saalfelden. What was first an Alpine walk soon turns into an impressive panoramic path along the Hochk\u00f6nig massif with all its rustic huts, deep ravines and thundering waterfalls. You should absolutely use the opportunity to sample the regional delicacies along the way.<\/p>\n The Salzalpensteig<\/a> 230 km, 18 day tour takes you through neighbouring Bavaria and SalzburgerLand before finally reaching Upper Austria. It takes you through some of the most important salt production places in the area, and you will encounter their traditions and cultural testaments. Salt is also referred to as \u2018white gold\u2019, and has shaped the history of the Chiemsee-AlpenLand, Tennengau and Salzkammergut regions over thousands of years. In Tennengau the walking route will take you through the districts of Hallein-Bad D\u00fcrrnberg, Kuchl, Golling, Scheffau, Abtenau, Annaberg and Russbach, which prove to be real highlights of the hiking trail. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a9 SalzburgerLand Tourismus, Michael Gr\u00f6ssinger \u2013 Hiking on the K\u00f6nigsweg<\/p><\/div>\n On this walk from Alpine hut to Alpine hut<\/a> you will have the continuous impressive panoramic view of the legendary and majestic Hochk\u00f6nig massif in front of you. It\u2019s not only this imposing mountain range, but all areas you pass are a true delight of this tour. M\u00fchlbach, a former mine village, has countless treasures in its rocks, Dienten of the countless fables, and Maria Alm as a place of pilgrimage with the highest church tower of the region. Scaling the peaks of the Hundstein, Schneeberg and Klingspitz mountains are real climaxes of this tour.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to enjoy walking in SalzburgerLand\u2019s fantastic scenery for a few days but don\u2019t want to carry your luggage around with you, this selection of walking tours is a must. Explore the gorgeous region of Saalachtal, with its areas of Saalbach Hinterglemm, Saalfelden, Leogang, Maria Alm, Dienten, Maishofen, Viehhofen, Lofer, St. Martin, Weissbach and Unken against a fairy-tale backdrop of splendid meadows, rare Alpine flowers, romantic mountain lakes and impressive peaks. Just take your rucksack, a few snacks and your personal things with you, and arrive at your night\u2019s accommodation to find your luggage there waiting for you. During the day you will find many cosy huts, serving delicious regional delicacies, to stop off in at. <\/span><\/p>\n 6 stages, a total of 100.97 km and a 5-night stay are the highlights of the Gorge Route in Saalachtal<\/a><\/span>. Along the way you are bound, at times, to stand still entranced and marvelling at the strength and wild beauty of the gorges in contrast with the peace and quiet of the Alpine pastures. At the foot of the Lofer and Leogang stone mountain ranges and at the outlets of the Steinernes Meer, nature has created bizarrely formed cliff faces, raging waterfalls and one of the biggest aquiferous caves in Europe. A particular highlight is the VorderkaserKlamm Gorge between St. Martin and Weissbach. On the way to the gorge, through the Sch\u00fcttachgraben, you\u2019ll pass by the open-air swimming region in Vorderkaser. If you\u2019ve not got your swimming costume with you, you can at least sit back and relax, dangling your feet in the cool clear waters. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
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<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a9 SalzburgerLand Tourismus; Salzburger Almenweg; Gro\u00dfarltal<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nNational Park Hohe Tauern Trail<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00a9Ferienregion Nationalpark Hohe Tauern<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\nPinzga Hatscha<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nThemed trails and hiking paths<\/h2>\n
4 mountains \u2013 3 lakes<\/h3>\n
Via Alpina<\/h3>\n
The\u00a0Salzalpensteig<\/h3>\n
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K\u00f6nigsweg<\/h3>\n
Leave your luggage behind<\/h2>\n
Gorge Route, Saalachtalweg<\/h3>\n
Saalachtaler H\u00f6henweg<\/h3>\n