Salzkammergut West

The Salzkammergut is one of the most beautiful vacation regions in Europe. Mountains, lakes, and valleys come together to create a harmonious picture-perfect landscape, with countless destinations for hikers and climbers. The Rother hiking guide "Salzkammergut West" presents 62 diverse tours between Salzburg and Bad Ischl. Imposing limestone peaks, charming valley meadows, a multitude of lakes, and the radiant splendor of the Dachstein glaciers shape the incomparable charm of the Salzkammergut. Hikers can choose between leisurely valley walks and lake hikes, easy alpine walks, and high alpine summit ascents. Author Franz Hauleitner has compiled comfortable hikes and challenging mountain tours in the western Salzkammergut – both leisurely hikers and experienced climbers will find suitable options. The area includes the Osterhorn, Gamsfeld, Höllkar, and Schafberg groups, the Höllengebirge, and the Upper Austrian lake hills. Each tour is presented with a brief overview containing all essential information (including refreshment options and variations), a precise route description, a detailed map section with the marked route, and an informative elevation profile. GPS tracks are available for download. The two Rother hiking guides "Salzkammergut West" and "Salzkammergut East" feature a total of over 100 hikes in this enchanting region.