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BergeSeen Trail Stage 3

From Steinbach to Weißenbach

From the tourism office in Steinbach am Attersee (in the village centre), the trail heads directly across the street to the south and goes uphill to the left at the first junction. It continues along the Ernst Bitterlich Straße and then follows a short stretch of forest road until arriving at the beginning of the Nikoloweg trail.

With light ascents and descents, this narrow, well-maintained path leads through the shady Hochwald forest and offers occasional views of the beautiful Lake Attersee and its surrounding mountains. The path is also a highly interesting nature education trail which later (near Weißenbach) explores the topic of stream and avalanche control. Shortly before reaching the village of Weißenbach, the trail heads downhill to the right to Lake Attersee and immediately thereafter arrives in Weißenbach.

From Weißenbach to Lake Schwarzensee

From Weißenbach, the trail continues along the street next to the lakeshore past the Europacamp (swimming opportunity) and a sawmill. It then heads over a bridge and continues until reaching a bike and pedestrian path forking to the right. This path leads to the community of Burgau and subsequently to a car park, where the forest road ‘Moosstraße’ begins on the opposite side of the street.
The trail ascends along the forest road. At the fork, the trail keeps right and eventually arrives at the Moosstube, a hunting hut located at the beginning of the Moosalm alpine meadow.

Continuing a short distance along the forest road to the Mooskreuzung junction, the trail turns to the left. Traveling through the broad fields of the Moosalm meadow, the trail reaches the Gschwandtnerhütte (rest point) and then heads onward to Lake Schwarzensee. Following the lakeshore to the right, the trail arrives at two taverns (Almstadel and Gasthof ‘Zur Lore’).

Between the two taverns, the Sattelweg trail forks to the right, initially ascending to the ‘Sattel’ (807 m). The trail then begins its descent, passing the ‘Holzerbauer’ snack station with the houses of St. Wolfgang quickly coming into view. From here, it’s only a few minutes’ walk to the town centre with its famous pilgrimage church.

Many prominent figures have explored this region: nobles like Archduke Johann and Empress Elisabeth, scientists such as Friedrich Simony, poets and authors like Nikolaus Lenau, painters like Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, musicians and composers such as Johannes Brahms. Did they ever think that hiking in the Salzkammergut might have no end? That they could tramp from one lake to the next and then onward to yet another? Day by day along the shores of crystal-clear waters? Week-long excursions through quiet valley forests, over sunny alpine meadows and up mountains fuelled by the anticipation of the next destination? Further information…

Tips: Hiking in spring

The days in the Salzkammergut are getting longer. The temperatures are finally getting warmer, more and more hikers are heading to the mountains. But be careful: Especially in spring, there are a few things to consider: There is often still a lot of snow on the mountains, so be careful when crossing snowfields. After winter, you are usually still a bit "rusty", so warm up accordingly in advance and plan your tour carefully. Let your host know the planned route. This can lead to quick help in an emergency. But there's more to consider:

Tips: Hiking in spring

The days in the Salzkammergut are getting longer. The temperatures are finally getting warmer, more and more hikers are heading to the mountains. But be careful: Especially in spring, there are a few things to consider: There is often still a lot of snow on the mountains, so be careful when crossing snowfields. After winter, you are usually still a bit "rusty", so warm up accordingly in advance and plan your tour carefully. Let your host know the planned route. This can lead to quick help in an emergency. But there's more to consider:

Safety Tips for Hikers

Admittedly, the landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut is the absolute pinnacle for hiking fans, mountain enthusiasts and nature lovers—unforgettable tours to incredibly beautiful mountain lodges and meadows, panorama views as far as the eye can see and cherished moments that will last a lifetime! However, you should remember that while hiking you might find yourself in high-alpine terrain. We’ve put together some resources to assist you: how to best prepare for your tour, recommended items for your backpack and steps to take in an emergency situation. Remember to always play it safe and enjoy your hiking adventure in the Salzkammergut!

Tips: Hiking in spring

The days in the Salzkammergut are getting longer. The temperatures are finally getting warmer, more and more hikers are heading to the mountains. But be careful: Especially in spring, there are a few things to consider: There is often still a lot of snow on the mountains, so be careful when crossing snowfields. After winter, you are usually still a bit "rusty", so warm up accordingly in advance and plan your tour carefully. Let your host know the planned route. This can lead to quick help in an emergency. But there's more to consider:

Tips: Hiking in spring

The days in the Salzkammergut are getting longer. The temperatures are finally getting warmer, more and more hikers are heading to the mountains. But be careful: Especially in spring, there are a few things to consider: There is often still a lot of snow on the mountains, so be careful when crossing snowfields. After winter, you are usually still a bit "rusty", so warm up accordingly in advance and plan your tour carefully. Let your host know the planned route. This can lead to quick help in an emergency. But there's more to consider:

Safety Tips for Hikers

Admittedly, the landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut is the absolute pinnacle for hiking fans, mountain enthusiasts and nature lovers—unforgettable tours to incredibly beautiful mountain lodges and meadows, panorama views as far as the eye can see and cherished moments that will last a lifetime! However, you should remember that while hiking you might find yourself in high-alpine terrain. We’ve put together some resources to assist you: how to best prepare for your tour, recommended items for your backpack and steps to take in an emergency situation. Remember to always play it safe and enjoy your hiking adventure in the Salzkammergut!

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