Walking in the tracks of the book smugglers - 4 Days
April 20th - October 25th, 2025


- on the pilgrimage trail “Way of the Book”
- with daily luggage transport
Requirements and general information
The tours have no technical difficulties. The hiking route is newly adapted and designed for adults and children. We recommend basic hiking equipment like good hiking shoes, rucksack, rain and sun protection, functional clothing and a warmer jacket or pullover. The daily hiking routes are between 10 and 20 km distance for the whole day
- 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
- € 413,00 per person
- bookable from 1 person
From | to | |
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20.05.2025, | to | 25.10.2025 |
Rates per person and arrangement in €:
20.04. – 01.07.25
01.09. – 25.10.25
***hotels/inns in double room with breakfast 413,--
Supplement half board 107,--
Supplement single room 124,--
Additional night double room with breakfast 72,--
Additional night double room in Hallstatt with breakfast 82,--
Additional night supplement for half board 25,--
Additional night supplement for single room 22,--
01.07. – 01.09.25
***hotels/inns in double room with breakfast 429,--
Supplement half board 107,--
Supplement single room 124,--
Additional night double room with breakfast 72,--
Additional night double room in Hallstatt with breakfast 82,--
Additional night supplement for half board 25,--
Additional night supplement for single room 22,--
Day of arrival daily
Local tax is extra to pay on spot in each accommodation (from € 1,-- to € 4,-- per person/per night)
Reduction for children sleeping in their parents’ room (2 fully paying guests, maximum 2 children):
0 – 5,9 years: 100 %
6 – 14,9 years: 30 %
Location of the accommodation are mainly close to the trails.
- Suitable for friends
- Suitable for couples
We recommend a cancellation insurance.
The terms and conditions of Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH in the currently valid version apply.
Contact
Götzstraße 12
4820 Bad Ischl
Phone +43 6132 24000-0
E-Mail wandern@salzkammergut.co.at
Web www.salzkammergut.co.at
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