Walking in the tracks of the book smugglers - 4 Days

• 3 nights

• 3 x overnight stay in a ***inn/hotel with breakfast buffet
• 1 x welcome video with explanations and information that you need for the tour
• 1 x hiking map and daily routing (1 x per room)
• 1 x bus ticket for the ride from Gosau to Bad Goisern
• 1 x Ascent with the Salt Mountain funicular railway
• 2 x meals on the trail (packed lunch or refreshment along the way)
• 2 x Luggage transfer - max. 2 pcs./person and max. 25 kg/piece of luggage
• A tree for your booking – we plant a tree for your booking
• Daily service hotline from 8.00-18.00 o’clock (also on weekends)

We recommend “Der Weg des Buches (The way of the book)” (includes information about daily routes and stories about history, people and region) in order to get attuned for your journey: € 24,90 (German only, excl. shipment costs).

• Breakfast

Day 1:  Individual arrival in Bad Goisern.
You will receive your travel documents at your accommodation
Overnight in Bad Goisern.
 
Day 2:  Bad Goisern – Eastern Lake Shore Hiking Trail – Obertraun - Hallstatt ~19 km, 5 h, altitude difference á 127 m / â 102 m
From Bad Goisern in the direction of Lake Hallstättersee and along the eastern shore - with magnificent views of Hallstatt and the Dachstein Glacier - to Obertraun and further on to Hallstatt. Short cut: ferry from Hallstatt train station to Hallstatt market. Saving about 8km. Ferry has to be paid on the spot. Hallstatt is rich in cultural attractions - especially the prehistoric museum invites you to learn about Hallstatt’s long-standing history as salt town.

Overnight stay in Hallstatt

Day 3: Hallstatt - Gosau ~ 13 km, 5-6 h, altitude difference á 811 m / â 896 m
Today, the smugglers’ path leads over the mount Salzberg - up to 1378 m altitude, further to     the Dammwiese meadow with its very rare fauna and flora. Below the looming presence of        Mount Plassen you continue to the Durchgangalm and further to the Rossalm - here you can stop for lunch (included in your package). The family Hubner is taking care of this mountain pasture and it is an inviting place to stay for a while and rest. Afterwards you hike 2 hours to             Gosau Mittertal to your accommodation. In the evening we recommend to visit to the protestant church, which is known for its good acoustics. Perhaps you are in time for one of the regular performances.
Overnight in Gosau.
 
Day 4: Bus ride (with luggage) to Bad Goisern.
Individual departure or extra nights are possible.
 
The “Way of the Book” can be continued to Schladming on the 2nd stage.

daily

• € 394,00 per person
• bookable from 1 person