The Salzburger Almenweg around Hochköning

Duration: 4 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day

> Unforgettable views from Schneebergkreuz
> Discover the area around Höchkonig
> Features the first part of the Salzburger Almenweg

Around the mountain Hochkönig it is a paradise for hikers in the summer. Hiking through an impressive landscape, resting in cozy mountain huts and enjoying all the regional dishes at dinner: this is what makes this region so attractive. Hike the first part of the Salzburger Almenweg!

During this 4-day walk you walk about 48 kilometers including 2300 altimeters. The highlight is stage 3, where you’ll reach Schneeberg Kreuz at 1,900 meters, offering an unforgettable view. You will spend the night in the mountain hotel Arthurhaus, the mountain hut Erichhütte and a local hotel in Mülbach.

Itinerary

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Included

  • 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.

  • Accommodation

    During your Salzburger Almenweg, you will spend your nights in mountain huts. In the mountain huts we normally only book dormitories, but we can look into private rooms on request. If the private rooms are fully booked or not available in the hut, we automatically book a bed in dormitories for you. Please note that private rooms are more expensive and there will be an additional charge for this.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Payment Erich Hütte

    The Erich Hütte only accepts cash payments on site. You will need to bring this with you and pay for half board, at a cost of approximately €50 per person. So this is not included in the price of this package. Bookatrekking.com takes care of the reservation of the hut.

FAQ

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  • Travelling to and from

  • Back to Pfarrwerfen

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