Itinerary
- Day 1
Lake Wolfgangsee
You'll arrive at Lake Wolfgangsee and get checked in at your hotel. This is where your alpine hiking adventure kicks off, so take time to settle in, grab a meal, and get oriented with the area before things get going tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lake Wolfgangsee 
- Day 2
Kleefeld - Schartenalm
Start your day hiking from Lake Wolfgangsee up toward the Kleefeld wildlife zone, where you might see roes, deer, and ibexes along the way. The trail continues to Schartenalm, which sits between mountain peaks and offers great views. On the return hike, you'll pass a snack area serving local wild game with views looking out over St. Wolfgang, so plan to stop there for lunch or a break.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Kleefeld wildlife zone
- Visit Schartenalm alpine pasture
Optional Activities
- Play area at Kleefeld
- Wild game snack at viewpoint area
Landmarks Kleefeld Schartenalm St. Wolfgang 
- Day 3
Zwölferhorn - Genneralm
Take the cable car from St. Gilgen up to Zwölferhorn for views across Lake Wolfgang and toward the glacier regions. After you get up there, follow a panoramic path that passes a rushing waterfall and goes through forests before reaching Genneralm alpine pasture. The pasture is surrounded by lush meadows and mountain peaks, making it a good spot to spend time and take photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Kasnockn (traditional cheesy dish))
Included Activities
- Cable car to Zwölferhorn
- Panoramic walk to Genneralm alpine pasture
Landmarks St. Gilgen Zwölferhorn Lake Wolfgang Genneralm - Day 4
Genneralm
You've got flexibility here at the alpine pasture. If you want to take it easy, spend your day experiencing alm life by watching cows and learning about cheese production. Or if you're up for it, do some walks to nearby alms or climb to a viewpoint for more views. Dinner brings Kasnockl, a cheese-based dish made from cheese produced right there at the alm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Kasnockl (traditional cheesy dish) made from cheese produced at the Alm)
Included Activities
- Alm life experience with cows
- Cheese production observation
Optional Activities
- Walks to other nearby alms
- Climb to viewpoint
Landmarks Genneralm - Day 5
Postalm
Hike through a high valley with several small alms scattered throughout, and you'll see grazing herds of cows along the route. The path winds along ravines as you head toward the expansive Postalm area, where you'll stay the next two nights at another traditional alpine cabin. It's a longer day, but the scenery changes as you move through different sections.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through high valley
- Walk along Postalm area
Landmarks Postalm 
- Day 6
Postalm
Another flexible day at Postalm where you pick your activity level. Take an easy flower-lined alm path if you want something mellow, or go for a more challenging peak climb with various route options. Visit the Labenberghütte to see the dairy maid making cheese, stop somewhere for a hearty meal, and don't skip the historic Postalm chapel, which was built on the orders of Empress Sissi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Labenberghütte dairy
- View Postalm chapel
Optional Activities
- Easy walk on alm path
- Climb small or larger peaks
- Hearty meal stop
Landmarks Postalm Labenberghütte Postalm chapel 
- Day 7
Lake Wolfgangsee
Head back down to Lake Wolfgangsee for your last night there. You can hike down or take the bus if you prefer. With your Salzkammergut Card, you'll get discounts on activities like boat rides on the lake, the Schafberg cog railway, Abarena children's park, Dorf der Tiere animal village, or summer toboggan rides. Pick whatever appeals to you before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike down to Lake Wolfgangsee or bus transfer
Optional Activities
- Boat ride across lake
- Schafberg cog railway
- Abarena children's play park
- Dorf der Tiere (animal village)
- Summer toboggan ride
Landmarks Lake Wolfgangsee Schafberg Abarena Dorf der Tiere 
- Day 8
Departure
Time to depart Lake Wolfgangsee, or if you're interested, you can extend your stay and do more hiking or exploring in the area. Check out of your hotel and head on to your next destination, or settle in for more time at the lake.
