Hiking in the Gosau Valley

Gosau | Breath-taking glacial views, rustic alpine huts, challenging fixed-rope climbing routes, sensational water settings—a travel destination with endless possibilities!

The lush meadows and fields in summer. The colourful forests in autumn. The Panorama Trail in Gosau is almost always in season. The family-friendly trail invites you to relaxed hiking without much effort. Family and senior-friendly through the Gosau valley to the shores of Lake Gosau. Simply great!

The guided tours will lead you to the most beautiful places around Lake Gosau and Lake Hallstatt. Betty will give you unforgettable moments!

Gosau | Gosau brook route: An easy short hiking route for all ages whatever the weather.

An easy stroll from the village centre of Gosau through the church quarter. This stroll is also suitable for families with pushchairs. A short hike for the whole family. With many stations worth knowing. A great tour even on rainy days!

Gosau | The Goisern mountain Hut is in view of the "Kalmberg Indian", and is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Dachstein Salzkammergut region.

Gosau | Adamekhütte  (Adamek hut): First the way to the Adamekhut seems to be an easy walk along the lake Gosausee. But then, an exhausting hike to the hut follows.

One of the most beautiful high moor lakes in Austria. A special natural spectacle for early risers. The sunrise over the small moor lake is unique. An unforgettable experience on your hiking holiday in Gosau! Fascinating impressions for all hiking enthusiasts! Also easy to get to with the slow train.

The alpine pasture area of the "Dachstein West hiking region" in Gosau offers numerous hiking opportunities - from easy and stroller-friendly to difficult multi-day tours. Hiking with the whole family - in the Salzkammergut, of course.

From Lake Gosau "Vorderer Gosausee" up to "Zwieselalmhöhe". After 1.5 hours you reach the "Zwieselalm" there you have a beautiful few over "Gosaukamm", "King Dachstein" and the lake.

A 2-hour hike for the whole family. With numerous mountain huts and stunning panoramic views. A tour for all ages. Ascent to the hiking area by cable car.

If you love panoramic views, the "Gosaunet-Platzerl" on the Zwieselalm is the right place for you. The trail is easy to do and just right for a family outing. The ascent is by cable car. So easy.

Family-friendly hike of around 3 hours and 6.6 kms past numerous mountain huts with refreshment stops. Ascent and descent via cable car possible!

A tour for experienced mountain hikers. The ascent to the mountain takes around 2 to 3 hours. Good preparation and surefootedness are required. In return, you get to see a fantastic Alpine panorama. High alpine tour for experienced mountain hikers only!

Starting at the Gosauschmied, this circular walk is also possible in bad weather in proper walking boots. Follow the road up to the lower Gosau lake for about 1km and then bear left along a gravel track.

Family-friendly hike to one of the most historic places in the Gosau valley. The hike can be combined with a visit to the "Löckermoos" high moor. Numerous panoramic views over the Gosau valley accompany you along the way.

A very beautiful, but not quite unsafe way, which requires high-alpine equipment, vertigo freedom and a good stamina. Duration: 6h.

Beautiful two day tour, with unique scenery, around a wildly rugged mountain range. With a wonderful overnight stay in an Alpine hut. For experienced mountaineers.

The Iglmoosalm is very popular amongst hikers. You can reach it either the easy way by means of the "Gosau slow train" or by taking a one-and-half-hour walk from Gosau Mittertal.