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Salzburger Almenweg around Hochkönig

Name: Salzburger Almenweg around Hochkönig
Brand: Bookatrekking
Price: 295.00 EUR
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Rating: 4.13 (24 reviews)

Duration

Total 4 days

Average 5 h 30m
Distance

Total 44.8 km

Average 11.2 km
Ascent

Total +2520 m

Average +630 m
Descent

Total -2210 m

Average -553 m

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Itinerary
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> Unforgettable views from Schneebergkreuz
> Discover the area around Hochkönig
> 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 hut-to-hut trek in the Alps you walk about 48 kilometers including 2300 altimeters. The highlight is stage 3, where you’ll reach Schneebergkreuz 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 Mühlbach.

Important: At the start of the final stage, you will take the Karbachalmbahn from Mühlbach back up to Karbachalm. During the main summer season (3 July–3 September), the cable car is closed on Thursdays. From 23 May–2 July and from 4 September–1 November, it is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. If your final stage falls on one of these days, you will need to follow Route Option 2 instead. Always check the official website for the latest operating times before your trek.

Itinerary

Day

Pfarrwerfen - Arthurhaus

Duration: 05:55 h

Distance: 11.5 km

Ascent: 1130 m

Descent: 160 m

This stage is relatively long but manageable. The hike starts at the train stop in Pfarrwerfen, where you will also find ample parking. The trail leads you through forests and valleys, offering magical views along the way. At the end of the stage, the path goes steadily downhill to the Arthurhaus.

Berghotel Arthurhaus

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Day

Arthurhaus - Erichhütte

Duration: 04:15 h

Distance: 9.7 km

Ascent: 260 m

Descent: 230 m

This second stage takes you through a picturesque landscape with no major climbs. The route offers 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.

Note: The Erich Hütte is a wonderful example of an authentic Austrian mountain hut and only accepts cash payments on site. The reservation is arranged for you by Bookatrekking.com but bring enough cash to pay for the overnight stay, dinner and personal expenses. The overnight stay, which includes breakfast, costs about €50 per person. In addition, the hut does not have a shower or towels.

Erichhütte

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Day

Erichhütte - Schneebergkreuz - Mülbach (with cable car)

Duration: 04:50 h

Distance: 9.18 km

Ascent: 580 m

Descent: 530 m

During this stage, you hike with wide views of the Hochkönig massif. The route includes steep climbs through occasionally marshy terrain up to the Schneebergkreuz. The panoramic views from this summit are the highlight of the stage. From there, the trail brings you down to the Karbachalm, where the hiking day ends at the cable car station. The Kabinenbahn takes you down to Mühlbach, a relaxed finish after the climb to the summit.

Important: The Kabinenbahn does not operate on Thursdays. If this stage falls on a Thursday, please keep this in mind when planning your hike.

Hotel Alpenrose

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Day

Mülbach - Schneebergkreuz - Böndlsee Bus Station

Duration: 07:00 h

Distance: 14.4 km

Ascent: 550 m

Descent: 1290 m

Stage 4 begins at the Karbachalm, where you pick up the trail from the day before. From Mühlbach, take the Kabinenbahn up to the Karbachalm to reach the starting point of the stage.

The route is a scenic one, with some steep descents and wide-open views over the surrounding peaks from the very start.

Along the way you reach the Gamskögerl, a viewpoint with panoramic views in every direction. From there, the trail leads down to the Böndlsee, a small mountain lake on the sunny plateau above the Salzach valley, where your hiking day ends.

From the Goldegg Böndlsee bus stop, right by the lake, the bus brings you to the train station in Schwarzach-St. Veit in about 25 minutes. From there you can take the train back to Pfarrwerfen or on to Salzburg. You can check the bus schedules here.

Important: The Kabinenbahn does not operate on Thursdays. If this stage falls on a Thursday, please keep this in mind when planning your hike.

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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.
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.
Accommodation

During this trek, you’ll stay in two comfortable mountain hotels: Berghotel Arthurhaus and Hotel Alpenrose, where you’ll sleep in private rooms. You’ll also spend one night at the Erichhütte, an authentic Austrian mountain hut. Here, accommodation is in a shared dormitory (Lager). Please note that private rooms are not available at the Erichhütte

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. For lunch and dinner, you can eat at hotels, restaurants along the way, or at your accommodation at the end of each 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 €70 per person. So this is not included in the price of this package. Bookatrekking.com takes care of the reservation of the hut.
Dinner at Berghotel Arthurhaus and Hotel Alpenrose

We’re not able to reserve dinner in advance at these two accommodations. However, both locations offer à la carte dinner, which you can order directly on arrival, at your own expense.