Hiking & mountain climbing
From gentle family walks, hiking using the lifts to demanding mountain tours
Hiking in the Salzburg mountains is simply stunning. Pleasure-hikers, families and mountaineers will all find unforgettable hiking tours in Flachau. Wander along the edge of the forest and blooming alpine meadows heading up to the mountain peaks. It’s just wonderful to fell the freedom and relief on top of the mountain – well away from the real world and the tribulations of everyday life. Every hike is especially for children an experience: here you can discover nature, chase butterflies and maybe even observe a marmot. Stop for refreshment along the way in one of the rustic alpine huts for a platter snack and a mug of butter mild. Our tip: round off your day’s hike by relaxing in the spa area at the Hotel Vierjahreszeiten.
Colourful alpine meadows, green forests, rugged rock faces – everything a hiker’s heart could wish for
- Well-marked footpaths
- Easy walks for pleasure-walker and families, demanding tours for experienced hikers
- Themed walks: “Water Moves”, “The Path of Good Wishes”
- From the end of June to the beginning of September: daily hikes (varying levels of difficulty) with walking and mountain guides and Meindl walking book test centre, bookable at the Sport & Aktivzentrum Flachau
- Mountain guest houses and alpine huts offer Salzburg delicacies: home-made doughnuts, Salzburg snack platters, fritters,…
- Hiking using the lifts: chairlifts starjet 1 and 2 from the end of June until the beginning of September – with the Flachau guest card 1x return journey included free of charge (min. of 2 nights stay)
- Sportwelt bus daily (end of May – beginning of October) in the resorts of the Salzburger Sportwelt (except St. Johann) and to Obertauern
Vierjahreszeiten hiking suggestions
Hikes for families and gentle walkers
- Griessenkar hiking area: with the chairlifts starjet 1and 2 up to the Griessenkar hiking area, from the top station approx. 1/2 hour to the peak cross, chairlifts in operation from end of June until beginning of September
- Hiking into the Marbach Valley: from Flachauwinkl to the Prechtlhütte approx. 1 – 1.5 hrs walking time, refreshment stop with traditional snacks and aromatic farmers’ bread, fresh butter milk, cheese, home-made doughnuts and fritters…
Mountain tour for experienced hikers
- Mountain tour to the Faulkogel (2,654 m): starting-point: turn-off the main road into the Marbach valley, marked trails with steel cable safety ropes and ladders, exposed points – approx. 1550 m altitude difference
