Sound of Music Bike and Hike

First, you take a ferry to St. Wolfgang. Then you walk along the Sattel (saddle) walk to lake Schwarzensee hidden in the hills, where Madame Lore of the lake hut waits to treat you with local specialities. Then you walk down to the valley by a gorge and round to Bürglstein and onto the lake promenade in Strobl. Afterwards, you will follow the nice lakeside walking trail back to the peninsula of Abersee (or take the boat). Distance: 9.7 miles 15.5 km, 4.5 hours, 354m up/down.

Today you will cycle beside Lake Wolfgangsee to the Mozart village of St. Gilgen. Afterwards, you will cross over the lake to Lake Mondsee where you can visit the wedding church used in the movie The Sound of Music. After your visit to the chapel, cycle beside Lake Mondsee (moon lake) towards the largest lake in the Lake District, Lake Attersee. There will be an ascent for about 2.5km or you can take the little local train for about 10 mins. Distance: 35 miles, 55km.

The ride today is a little more undulating. You will cycle past tiny villages and many farmhouses on your tour to Lake Traunsee. Enjoy the lovely lakeside city of Gmunden with the water castle. Afterwards, follow the cycle trail beside the lake until Ebensee where you can take the train to Bad Ischl. If you like you may take the boat from Gmunden to Ebensee. 
Distance: 28 miles 45km and train to Bad Ischl or 40 miles 65km biking all the way. Overnight Bad Ischl or Lake Traunsee

Today you first take the public bus to Gosausee where you shall start your lovely walk around the three lakes. As you near the end of the valley you can stop for an Austrian lunch in a typical mountain hut. You shall be surrounded by towering peaks on this stunning hike.   Distance: 7.5 miles, 12km, 4 hours, 300m up/down

Your cycle ride today takes you along a wide valley with mountain ranges surrounding you. You have the option to ascend a small mountain pass to Lake Grundlsee or continue along beside the river on its cycle path to Bad Ausee. The final section takes you through the Koppen valley nature reserve. Distance: 28-34 miles, 45 -55 km.

Discover the world heritage site of mount Krippenstein with its famous ice cave and wonderful alpine walking trails on the plateau above. Depending on your fitness you may choose between an easy round-trip tour of 3 hours or a walk of up to 5 hours duration. In the background the view of the glacier Mount Dachstein. Overnight Hallstatt.
Distance: 3-9.3 miles, 5-15 km, 3-8 hours to walk, 250/250m – 1500/1500m up/down.

Discover the world heritage site of mount Krippenstein with its famous ice cave and wonderful alpine walking trails on the plateau above. Depending on your fitness you may choose between an easy round-trip tour of 3 hours or a walk up to 5 hours duration. In the background the view of the glacier Mount Dachstein. Overnight Hallstatt.
Distance: 3-9.3 miles, 5-15 km, 3-8 hours to walk, 250/250m – 1500/1500m up/down.

With the ferry, you will cross Lake Hallstatt and follow the cycle trail along the lake to Bad Goisern. Following the brine pipeline trail, you will cycle to Bad Ischl where you take the former Roman Road to Lake Wolfgangsee. Enjoy the last section along the lake with wonderful views to St. Wolfgang and the mountain. Overnight Lake Wolfgangsee.
Distance 22-28 miles, 35-45 km

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