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The perfect hiking holidayFor pleasure hikers and mountain climbers

A holiday in nature pure, in the truest sense of the word, what could be better? Pack your hiking backpack and explore the beautiful landscape of the Lungau mountains.

Quiet but also challenging hiking opportunities in the Lungau Holiday Region, interesting discovery tours with open-air experiences attract both adults and children to the region. The hiking trails extend at all altitudes. Hikers can take a deep breath of fresh mountain air at altitudes between 1000 and 2400 meters in the south of the SalzburgerLand, and simply leave everyday life behind.

  • Pleasure-oriented hikers

    are on the move in the valley – for example along the Mur – or enjoy the wide views of the Salzburg Alpine landscape on moderately ascending and descending high altitude paths. They enjoy using energy-saving mountain railways and the valley buses.

  • Adventure hikers

    prefer theme trails (e.g. the Hiking Trail of the Senses in St. Michael or the Ramingstein Ore Trails), nature trails (e.g. the Bird Trail in St. Michael or the Prebersee Moorland Nature Trail) or cultural trails (e.g. the famous Arno Trail) or trekking tours with luggage transport.

  • Peak climbers

    can face numerous challenges between Katschberg and Obertauern and enjoy alpine panoramas and magnificent views up to the Großglockner at altitudes of up to about 2400 metres.

  • Guided mountain flower hiking week (26.06. to 08.07.2022)

    The hiking guide will take you to the most beautiful flower meadows in the Lungau. Let us surprise you with the diversity of our meadows.

    Enjoy the clean air and the uniqueness of the beautiful flowers. Due to the cool climate and the altitude, the Lungau offers a special flora.

    • 5x guided hikes to the most beautiful mountain lakes/flower meadows per week, accompanied by an experienced hiking guide and hobby botanist
    • Slide show and information evening each Sunday at 20.00 hrs
    • Hiking bus and hiking guide
    • Cozy final evening with the presentation of the Lungauer Wandernadel

    Hiking guide including shuttle service per person and day € 7 (contribution towards expenses)

  • Guided mountain lake hiking week (04.09. to 16.09.2021)

    One of the great attractions and at the same time treasures of the region are the almost 60 mountain lakes in Lungau. Many of the picturesque lakes lie hidden between rugged cliffs or in lovely, gentle meadows and valleys. Look forward to the magic of these unique lakes.

    During our mountain lake hiking week you will discover some of these beautiful mountain lakes.

    • 5x guided hikes to the most beautiful mountain lakes/flower meadows per week, accompanied by an experienced hiking guide and hobby botanist
    • Slide show and information evening each Sunday at 20.00 hrs
    • Hiking bus and hiking guide
    • Cozy final evening with the presentation of the Lungauer Wandernadel

    Hiking guide including shuttle service Per person and day € 7 (contribution towards expenses)

Hotel Wastlwirt - Wandern im Lungau

Hiking in the Lungau

The diversity of tours speaks for itself in the Biosphere Lungau. Whether directly from the hotel, or as a start in the idyllic side valleys. More than 60 crystal-clear mountain lakes and over 60 managed alpine huts are waiting to be discovered. As a reward for the brave there is the jump into the cool water, a unique view from fascinating peaks or traditional delicacies at a hut.

All hiking tips can be found in the Almsommer brochure:

  • Tours from mountain lake to mountain lake
  • Fabulous mountain lake hikes
  • Enjoying the alpine pasture
  • Nature Trails & Nature Parks
Alpine summer brochure
Tälerbus umweltbewusst in die Seitentäler

Environmentally friendly in idyllic side valleys

With the environment in mind, the valleybuses as well as the regular buses of the Lungau-Takt take you to the starting points for comfortable hikes and exciting mountain tours. And if your legs get tired after a relaxing hut experience, the return trip can be shortened a bit.

Timetables Valley Buses & Lungau Timetable
Hotel Wastlwirt - Sommerlift

Hovering Climb the summit and enjoy the view

Whether on foot or by bike, the lifts and cable cars are also open for you in summer. Once you reach the top, you can really get going with your full energy reserves. Many paths and lakes are within easy reach, even for families with prams.

Summer mountain railways & operating hours