Dwarfs-Hike in Gosau
In the footsteps of the friendly gnomes at "Plankensteinalm". Every week in the summer holidays the slow train "Gosauer Bummelzug" goes up to "Plankensteinalm" from the Touristinfo. There is a theme trail for children. The kids can explore the nature and the animals, which lives up at the mountain and the woods. It is a great excursion for the hole family.
Heavenly Perspective
Lace up your hiking boots, load up your backpack and hit the trail! Enjoy gorgeous natural surroundings, charming architecture and friendly people as you wander down idyllic lanes and paths. The daily grind gets left behind and your head becomes as clear as the air in the high alpine landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. Along the well-marked paths, you will find the ideal conditions for escaping the monotony of everyday life. Whether you’re a passionate mountain hiker or a nature enthusiast, traveling alone or with the entire family, you’ll enjoy scaling our regional peaks. In our comprehensive route planner, you’ll discover a variety of suggestions for creating your ideal hike. You can pick up a detailed hiking map at one of the four tourist offices of the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region. Each map describes favourite routes for exploring Hallstatt, Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt, Gosau and Obertraun. We hope you’ll have a wonderful time discovering the wonders between our mountains and lakes!
Continue hiking & places to stop for food & drink
“Leutgebhütte” on the “Plankensteinalm”
Gosau | Leutgebhütte: Meeting point for mountain bikers, hikers and nature lovers. With a large sunny terrace and plenty of discovery oppotunities for children.
Special offers: Guided tours
Natural spectacle “Löckenmoos” in Gosau
Tue, May. 16, 2023 09:30 — 16:00 Sports ground Gosau, Gosau
Natural spectacle “Löckermoos” on national holiday in Gosau
Thu, Oct. 26, 2023 09:45 — 16:00 Sports ground Gosau, Gosau
Available accommodation for your hiking holiday in the Salzkammergut
Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.