Hiking holidays in the Salzburg province

Hiking tours in the Wagrain mountains

In summer, our house is the perfect starting point for hikes of all levels of difficulty. Located right on the edge of the Hohe Tauern national park, Wagrain offers unforgettable hiking experiences with breathtaking panoramas of the Salzburg mountains.

Drink fresh water along the hiking path © Wagrain-Kleinarl-Tourismus_Eduardo-Gellner

Hiking highlight Tappenkarsee © Wagrain-Kleinarl Tourismus_Eduardo Gellner

Discover the Wagrain mountains

Experience nature up-close

Panoramic view to Mooskopf summit and Ennskraxn © Wagrain-Kleinarl Tourismus_Erwin Trampitsch

The Salzburg hiking area offers various trails suitable for all hikers and nature-lovers. Whether you’re looking for a circular hike or a linear hike up to a panorama, a family-friendly trail or a challenging tour on alpine terrain - Wagrain has everything to offer for a thoroughly enjoyable hiking holiday in Austria.

On the edge of the Hohe Tauern national park, discover wonderful places, crystal-clear mountain lakes, meet chamois and black grouse on the way and take in the fantastic views.

Overview of hiking trails

Guided hiking tours

Member of the Österreichs Wanderdörfer (Austria's hiking villages) society

As a member of the Österreichs Wanderdörfer, Wagrain offers specially guided hikes. Let the professional hiking and mountaineering guides lead you to some of the most beautiful places in the Salzburg province. Special highlights include trips to the Rupertisee, Jägersee, Tappenkarsee and to the many rustic huts in Wagrain. Learn lots of interesting facts about the local animal and plant populations along the way.

Mountain lake with its backdrop mountain panorama © TVB Wagrain Kleinarl

Hikes to waterfalls © TVB Wagrain Kleinarl

Griessenkareck- tour starting in Wagrain © TVB Wagrain Kleinarl

Free hiking bus

Practical transport to the most beautiful places

With the hiking bus, you can comfortably and conveniently reach the starting points for your hikes. The bus means that even less experienced holidaymakers are able to reach places that are further away.

Upon presentation of your guest card, you can travel to your desired destination for just €1.00 with the hiking bus. The hiking bus also offers you the possibility of exploring the regions of Zauchensee, Obertauern and Filzmoos.

Cable car rides in Wagrain

Summer Lifts with the summer cable cars

G-LINK sky tram in summer © TVB Wagrain Kleinarl

Discover the mountains from above with little effort in the summer cable cars with the pleasant Summer Lifts. The following cable cars are also open in summer:

Grafenberg cable car
Flying Mozart cable car
G-LINK sky tram

Enjoy a comfortable ride with amazing views. This service is particular well-suited to families - it allows you to travel greater distances even with children.

Rustic chalets

Typically Austrian - warm and authentic

Hikes to the "Kleinarlerhütte" © TVB Wagrain Kleinarl

After climbing a challenging peak, a place to recharge the batteries is just what is needed. The chalets in the region are the perfect solution, serving regional culinary delicacies. Typical Austrian delicacies, such as a hearty Brettljausn (platter of local delicatessen produce) with home-made farmhouse bread, fresh doughnuts, home-made pastries or fresh buttermilk with blackberries await you.

Relax on the cosy terraces of the chalets and take in the breathtaking mountain panorama right in front of your eyes. Let yourself be spoiled by the Austrian hospitality and take a break at one of the many chalets on your hike.