Austrian Lakes Walk

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in 3 star hotels and inns

• 7 breakfasts – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, meats, cheeses, coffee, tea and juices

• 7 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels and inns (4* in Bad Ischl) on a twin share basis - upgrade option to 4 star hotels, supplement applies (note: itinerary & inclusions are slightly different)

• Information pack including route notes & hiking map per room booked, GPS Tracks available on request

• Luggage transfer, maximum two pieces per person of max 25kg per piece, supplement applies for excess

• Hiking bus to the gorge Burggraben on the standard trip

• Ferry trip on Wolfgangsee: from Abersee to St Wolfgang on the standard trip, from Strobl to St Wolfgang on the upgrade option

• 4* upgrade option additional inclusions:

• - Ferry on Lake Hallstattersee (Hallstatt market to Hallstatt train station)

• - Train ticket Hallstatt to Bad Aussee

• Emergency hotline (7 days, 9am to 7pm)

• Travel to and from Bad Ischl

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance

• Tour guide – this is a self guided walking trip

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Entrance fees and cable cars

• Transfers – optional trips on bus/ferry/train to shorten hikes

• Excess luggage

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Lunch, dinner and drinks

• Storage of luggage

• Local taxes are extra and payable locally - allow 1-3 Euros per person per night

Accommodation

7 nights in 3 star hotels and inns
On the standard trip you will be accommodated in atmospheric mountain style hotels/inns which are 3 star with a range of facilities. The hotels are not always in the centre of towns and may be a few kms away in picturesque, quiet locations. Wifi is usually available but often only in the common areas.
The accommodation in Bad Ischl for standard and the upgrade option is 4 star.
An upgrade option is available for 4 star hotels which are generally centrally located.
In Austria a twin room is not always associated with having two beds! Quite often a twin bed has one or two mattresses positioned together with two separate duvets. Sometimes there might be two beds positioned together, but they cannot be separated because of constraints of the room. Please accept our apologies for this, but having looked at a lot of rooms many of the hotels do not generally have two separated beds!

Grading

MODERATE to CHALLENGING – GRADE 4
This is a self guided walk with a maximum of 8 hours of walking per day in stages of 10 to 31km. While the paths are well defined and the gradient is not too difficult, the terrain is undulating. The route is reasonably well marked except as noted in the directions provided – the map should be used in conjunction with the directions provided. To join this trip you should be an experienced hiker and be competent in map reading. We have an alternative program in the area which does not require prior walking experience – ask our staff for details.
A good level of fitness is also required, although most stages may be shortened through the use of public transport. As with all of our trips it is important that you are well prepared. We suggest that you undertake regular exercise – swimming, cycling, and jogging, two to three times a week for three months prior to your departure. At any time during summer, weather conditions may be variable and you should be prepared for all conditions including snow, ice, strong sun and extreme winds.

What You Carry

As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, water bottle, lunch supplies, mobile phone and sun protection etc.