ITINERARY DAY 1: BAD GOISERN  Arrive and transfer to Bad Goisern, a historic market and spa town recognized by UNESCO for its culture and rural treasures. Overnight in a historic hotel surrounded by peaceful gardens, and dine on local delicacies. DAY 2: BAD GOISERN TO GOSAU  Today we’ll climb through mountain pastures and enchanting forests before cresting at Goiserhütte with outstanding views of the distant Dachstein peaks and the Hallstättersee. Descend to the idyllic village of Gosau. Rugged and majestic mountains encircle the village while rolling pastures and tranquil mountain lakes make the region feel like a fairytale. Distance 8 miles. Elevation gain 2600 ft. / loss 2664 ft. DAY 3: GOSAU  After a short transfer to Rußbach we will hike the Gamsfeld, famous for having the best preserved and varied fossil beds in the alps. After a hearty and typical hut lunch we return to Gosau. Distance 6 miles. Elevation gain 1600 ft. / loss 3500 ft. DAY 4: GOSAUSEE   Today's hike takes us from our hotel to the end of the valley to explore the area around Gosausee, the most famous lake of the region. We'll circumnavigate the lake and stop for a delicious lunch lakeside while enjoying views of the imposing Gosaukamm above. Return to your hotel in Gosau. Distance up to 10 miles. Elevation gain 1150 ft. / loss minimal. DAY 5: GOSAU TO HALLSTATT  After a short transfer to the charming Rossalm we hike beneath the Plassen and connect to Hallstatt. When we reach the salt mines high above Hallstatt, where workers have been excavating for the last 6000 years, we will hop on the funicular to take us into town. Distance up to 6 miles. Elevation gain up to 900 ft. / without lift loss is 3200 ft. DAY 6: HALLSTATT  Access the high Karst terrain below the Hoher Dachstein with the Krippenstein Cable Car and traverse the stunning plateau to Wiesberghaus Hut for lunch. Along the way we will come across impressive rock formations and panoramic views of the Dachstein Massif and the Hallstättersee. Return to Hallstatt via the same route. Distance 8 miles. Elevation gain / loss 2000 ft. None with cable car transfer. DAY 7: HALLSTATT TO BAD GOISERN  On our last day we will cross the Hallstättersee by ferry and hike along the eastern lakeshore on the “Panoramaweg”. If the weather permits we will take a dip in the lake and stop for an Apfelstrudel before heading back to Bad Goisern. Distance up to 8.4 miles. No elevation gain or loss. DAY 8: DEPART 35 "The guide was excellent at making this a very relaxed experience and skilled at quickly identifying my preferences and incorporating them in the plan." – Annie O. *All ground transportation beginning in Bad Goisern included during tour. Luggage transfers daily. NOTE: Daily itineraries on all our guided treks are subject to change. Your guide(s) will make route decisions based on weather and terrain conditions as well as hiker's abilities. TRIP RATINGS Moderate terrain, hiking up to 10 miles with ascents up to 2,700 feet. (Trip rating descriptions found on page 8.) EFFORT 3/ 4 COMFORT 3/ 4 2/ 4 TERRAIN Bad Goisern Hallstätt Gosau Hoher Dachstein Hallstättersee Gosaukamm Mtns. Hallstättergletscher AUSTRIA MODERATE TO CHALLENGING HIKING