Lake Königssee to Lake Wörthersee Tour

Your hiking adventure begins in the beautiful Berchtesgaden region, surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows, and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Königssee. Spend some time exploring the scenic lakeshore or strolling through the historic streets of Berchtesgaden, soaking up the charming Bavarian atmosphere before your journey across the Alps begins.

Through the romantic ‘Zauberwald‘-forest to Lake Hintersee with its idyllic location. Surrounded by steep towering rockfaces you venture deeper and deeper into the Berchtesgaden national park, a very special ‚gem of nature‘. Across the border to Austria, where you descend on the alp-adventure path towards the valley, past the roaring waterfalls of the Seisenbergklamm-ravine all the way to Weißbach.

In the morning, a short transfer to Maria Alm. From there you ascend to the Pinzgauer Grasberge-mountains, where a stupendous high-altitude hiking tour awaits: extensive alpine landscapes, quaint wooden huts and numerous peaks promise a picture-perfect hiking day. The quaint mountain village of Dienten situated at the foot of the majestic Mount Hochkönig is today’s Day Finish.

Today you hike through the renowned Gasteinertal-valley. Framed by stunning mountain scenery you are headed south along the gently babbling river with the impressive Hohe Tauern-massif always in plain view. Along the Gasteiner-high-altitude path you hike across deep gorges and via diverse promenade-paths reach the thermal springs of the historic spa resort Bad Gastein.

Today is the queen’s stage – the most challenging day of the entire trip. As part of your crossing of the Alps it will make your hearts leap for joy: along an ancient bridle path, which has connected the affluent state of Salzburg with the sunny Carinthia for centuries, you will step by step discover the Hohe Tauern-national park on foot. Through unique mountain scenery you get higher and higher up to the ‘Mallnitzer Tauern‘-pass crossing located at an altitude of 2450m. Enjoy a break in the quaint hut ‘Hagener Hütte‘ before you start your descent to Mallnitz whilst still besotted by the numerous giant peaks.

Having arrived in an incredible mountain world you proceed through the Seebachtal-valley around Lake Stappitzer See, towering above you are the shimmering glaciers of Mount Ankogel. Today there are several gorges to be tackled via spectacular via ferratas and across roaring waterfalls the rushing water accompanies you all the way into the Mölltal-valley with its picturesque location, where the little national park community of Obervellach – a climatic health-resort - promises pristine recuperation.

A short bus ride headed south through the tranquil Mölltal-valley to Spittal an der Drau. The Way of St. James leads you uphill to Mount Wolfsberg, across the Millstätter-mountain ridge and past the Lake Egelsee nature reserve you proceed blissfully to the deep blue waters of Lake Millstätter See. Then always along the lakeside into today’s Day Finish, the holiday and lakeside resort Döbriach.

The hiking paradise of the Nockberge-mountains is calling: You head straight for the viewpoint ‘Sternenbalkon‘, probably the best spot for a view across the lake and into the snowy high Alps. As an option today you might want to tackle the peak of the legendary world mountain Mirnock or simply enjoy a leisurely walk all around it. Mystic places of power, numerous springs and garnet-rock characterize the scenery. Once you arrive in Feld am See, a swim in the cool waters of the idyllic Lake Brennsee beckons.

Begin your day with a transfer to Lake Ossiach, where your hike takes you through the peaceful Bleistätter Moor nature reserve. Continue along scenic trails towards the final ascent over the Klein Tauern, enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. As you descend, the turquoise-green waters of Lake Wörthersee come into view, leading you towards the elegant lakeside resort of Velden. Take some time to stroll along the picturesque promenade and admire the lake before boarding a short train ride to sunny Villach, where your Alpine crossing comes to an end.

Today is the last day of your epic trekking tour, and you must sadly end it and depart Villach today!