hiking in Austria
Aug 30th, 2005, 07:26 AM
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hiking in Austria
Me and my wife are going to Saint Gilgen, Gosau, Filzmoos, Zell am See, Gerlos, Zell am Ziller and Seefeld in Tirol in the first 2 weeks of October. We are planning to do light to moderate hiking but we do not have any experience although we are fairly fit. Questions: What are the must-do trails? What is the weather like? Is it necessary to have hiking shoes or boots? If so, can we buy it when we arrive in Salzburg? Thank you very much.
Aug 30th, 2005, 07:42 AM
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Luisf,
I just returned from a trip Germany and a bit of Austria. We stayed in St. Gilgen for 3 days. Although we did not do any hiking around St. Gilgen, I would recommend a day trip to Obersalzburg and Konigsee. If you go up to the Eagle's Nest, you can hike to the top or take a hike along the ridge of the summit of the Eagle's Nest with spectacular views. Also, you can ride a boat on the Konigsee to get to the foot of a trail that will take up you up into the mountain meadows from a drop off point. We didn't take the trail, but it looked lovely. In addition, along the same boat ride, you can stop at the end, (can't remember the name of the little stop), and hike to another smaller lake. The views were really spectacular. I would recommend getting hiking shoes before you go so that you can break them in prior to your trip.
I just returned from a trip Germany and a bit of Austria. We stayed in St. Gilgen for 3 days. Although we did not do any hiking around St. Gilgen, I would recommend a day trip to Obersalzburg and Konigsee. If you go up to the Eagle's Nest, you can hike to the top or take a hike along the ridge of the summit of the Eagle's Nest with spectacular views. Also, you can ride a boat on the Konigsee to get to the foot of a trail that will take up you up into the mountain meadows from a drop off point. We didn't take the trail, but it looked lovely. In addition, along the same boat ride, you can stop at the end, (can't remember the name of the little stop), and hike to another smaller lake. The views were really spectacular. I would recommend getting hiking shoes before you go so that you can break them in prior to your trip.
Aug 30th, 2005, 09:14 AM
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I agree with kangamom; the area around Berchtesgaden is great for hiking. Berchtesgaden and the surrounding areas are in Germany, only about a 20 minute drive from Salzburg. We stayed in Schonau in May and took the gondola up to the middle station of Mt. Jenner and hiked back down from there. It was very pleasant. While in the area the Konigssee is definitely worth checking out. Its a gorgeous lake that looks almost fjord-like. The boat ride that kangamom is referring to stops at St. Bartholemew, a very picturesque little church.
For more info, check out http://www.berchtesgadener-land.info...mp;o_lang_id=2 for more info.
Good luck!
Tracy
For more info, check out http://www.berchtesgadener-land.info...mp;o_lang_id=2 for more info.
Good luck!
Tracy
Aug 30th, 2005, 11:05 AM
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your list has some very nice places to visit. No one "must do".
When you arrive in each town, visit the tourist office. Most will have good maps for hiking trais that list the amount of time needed for each and often degree of difficulty and distance to cover.
Reasonable fitness is a must, but you will see even very old people on the trails. All hikers will be happy to assist you if you need help.
A good hiking shoe is essential. It is best to buy them before your trip and wear them as much as possible before your vacation to " Break them in " to insure no problems when you begin your tours.
All trails will be well marked so you do not become lost.
Often , you can take a cable car or chair lift up a mountain to allow easy hiking.
Many mountain huts and restaurants offer food and drink to make a nice day.
Generally the weather is mild and mostly sunny. But who can predict . But cool or even cold evenings.But be carefull, look at the weather prognosis.
Rain in the valley can be snow higher up.
The valley can be much warmer than higher elevations, carry a wind breaker with you.
When you arrive in each town, visit the tourist office. Most will have good maps for hiking trais that list the amount of time needed for each and often degree of difficulty and distance to cover.
Reasonable fitness is a must, but you will see even very old people on the trails. All hikers will be happy to assist you if you need help.
A good hiking shoe is essential. It is best to buy them before your trip and wear them as much as possible before your vacation to " Break them in " to insure no problems when you begin your tours.
All trails will be well marked so you do not become lost.
Often , you can take a cable car or chair lift up a mountain to allow easy hiking.
Many mountain huts and restaurants offer food and drink to make a nice day.
Generally the weather is mild and mostly sunny. But who can predict . But cool or even cold evenings.But be carefull, look at the weather prognosis.
Rain in the valley can be snow higher up.
The valley can be much warmer than higher elevations, carry a wind breaker with you.
Sep 30th, 2005, 05:24 AM
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Hope it is not too late for my input. Some tips for St. Gilgen:
1. Take the boat to St. Wolfgang and walk back to St. Gilgen. One section of the path is a little steep, but otherwise it is nice. Time: about 2-3 hours. For the boat schedule see
http://www.schafbergbahn.at/main/indexenglish.htm
2. Walk around Lake Fuschl. 2-3 hours.
3. If you have a car and the weather is good, take the toll road to Postalm where you'll find numerous trails of every degree of difficulty. The place where you pay the toll sells a little map with hiking tips.
Hope that helps.
Jochen
1. Take the boat to St. Wolfgang and walk back to St. Gilgen. One section of the path is a little steep, but otherwise it is nice. Time: about 2-3 hours. For the boat schedule see
http://www.schafbergbahn.at/main/indexenglish.htm
2. Walk around Lake Fuschl. 2-3 hours.
3. If you have a car and the weather is good, take the toll road to Postalm where you'll find numerous trails of every degree of difficulty. The place where you pay the toll sells a little map with hiking tips.
Hope that helps.
Jochen
