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Salzburger Almenweg: alternative route with extra accommodation

Duration: 6 days

Trails: T2 trails

Distance: 10 - 15 km per day

Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day

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> Overnight stays in Werfen before and after the trek
> Alternative route to discover the Hochkönig region
> Unforgettable views from Schneebergkreuz

This 4-day trek offers an ideal alternative for those who want to experience the beauty of the Hochkönig when the classic route is fully booked. Your journey starts and ends with comfortable overnight stays in Werfen, making your adventure smooth and stress-free. Between those stays, you’ll cover about 48 kilometers and climb around 2,300 altimeters, hiking through impressive alpine scenery and enjoying cozy mountain huts along the way.

Stage 3 is the highlight of the trek, taking you up to Schneebergkreuz at 1,900 meters, where unforgettable views await. Each day ends in authentic alpine comfort: at the welcoming mountain hotel Arthurhaus, the cozy Mittereggalm, and a charming local hotel in Mülbach. Imagine waking up to golden sunrises over the peaks and savoring traditional regional dishes each evening — the perfect ingredients for an unforgettable hiking adventure.

Itinerary

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Arrival in (Pfarr)Werfen

Servus! Welcome to Austria. Today you will arrive in Werfen, a village right above Pfarrwerfen, where you will start your trek tomorrow. You will be expected in a pleasant three-star hotel in the village where the overnight stay includes breakfast.

Hotel Werfenerhof (Werfen)

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Pfarrwerfen - Arthurhaus

Duration: 05:55 h

Distance: 11.5 km

Ascent: 1130 m

Descent: 160 m

This stage is relatively long. The hike starts at the train stop in Pfarrwerfen, where you will also find ample parking. If you prefer to take public transport, right before your hotel in Werfen, you can find a bus stop and also the train station is not far away. The hiking path takes you through forests and valleys, with magical views. At the end of the stage, the path goes steadily downhill to the Arthurhaus.

Berghotel Arthurhaus

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Arthurhaus - Mittereggalm

Duration: 04:00 h

Distance: 9 km

Ascent: 210 m

Descent: 340 m

This second stage takes you through a picturesque landscape without any significant climbs. This stage is accompanied by breathtaking panoramas of the Alps and the southern walls of the Hochkönig. Along the way you can stop in numerous mountain inns for a bite to eat and a drink.

Mittereggalm

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Mittereggalm - Schneebergkreuz - Mülbach

Duration: 03:55 h

Distance: 7.1 km

Ascent: 570 m

Descent: 350 m

During this stage, you'll enjoy stunning views of Hochkönig. The route includes steep climbs through occasionally swampy terrain to the Schneebergkreuz. The panoramic views from this summit are the highlight of this stage! Via the Karbachalm you take the Mülbarger Bergbahn to Mülbach.

Hotel Alpenrose

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Mülbach - Schneebergkreuz - Böndlsee - Lend

Duration: 07:55 h

Distance: 17.3 km

Ascent: 530 m

Descent: 1490 m

The next day we take the Mülbarger Bergbahn back to Karbachalm, where stage 4 begins. This stage offers a scenic route with some steep descents and wide-open views. Along the way, you’ll reach Gamskögerl, where you can soak in panoramic vistas in every direction. The trail then leads down towards Böndlsee, and from there it’s about a 45-minute walk to the Lend/Salzbach Bahnhof train station. From here you can easily catch a train back to Pfarrwerfen or Salzburg.

Note: If the cable car from Mülbarger Bergbahn back to Karbachalm is closed, you will need to take Route Option 2. This alternative is also ideal for those who prefer a shorter day. Route Option 2 follows a more direct path to Werfen, partly retracing the trail from the first day, and brings you back to the valley sooner without missing the charm of the mountains.

Hotel Werfenerhof (Werfen)

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Departure day

After breakfast you can check out. This is the end of the adventure in the Hochköning. We hope to see you again soon. Grüß Gott!

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Included

Booking the huts

We will take care of arranging accommodation on the Salzburger Almenweg for you. We will also provide you with a detailed itinerary for every stage and instructions on how to get to the trailhead.
Full travel guide

You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Salzburger Almenweg. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.
Hotels, Hostels or Huts

We arrange your accommodation on the Salzburger Almenweg in hotels, hostels or huts along the way. We have selected accommodations on our trek based on the length of each stage and recommendations from hikers who have gone before us on the Salzburger Almenweg.
Breakfast

Every morning breakfast is waiting for you. We will arrange this for you as well. This allows you to travel lighter and have one less thing to worry about. Bear in mind that lunch and dinner are not included, but it can be purchased in the huts.
Accommodation before and after the tour

Accommodation before and after the trek is included. Breakfast is (if possible) part of your stay.
Diner in the Mittereggalm

Where the other accommodations solely include breakfast, at the Mittereggalm we arrange your stay based on half board. Meaning that you are able to enjoy both breakfast and dinner in the hut.
Navigation support

Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas, ferries, etc.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Personal expenses

Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.
Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast is included in the price of the trek. You can get lunch at the hotels, restaurants on the way or in your accommodation at the end of stage.