Hiking
Your hiking area
Zauchensee
Mountain summer in Salzburger Land
Experience your dream vacation in the Austrian hiking and mountain paradise Altenmarkt-Zauchensee. Nature, cool mountain air, and the Alpine peaks in sight every day. The 4-star Hotel Zauchenseehof is located at an altitude of 1350 m in Salzburger Land and is ideal for an active family hiking vacation. The well-developed and marked network of trails offers easy and moderately difficult hikes. There are also challenging mountain tours in the Zauchensee region for experienced alpinists. The Salzburg Sports World can also be explored by cable car hiking with the 6-seater Gamskogel chairlift. Even more sports and summer experiences are available with the Magic Mountains Card and a varied family program.
Hiking paradise
Zauchensee
Benefits for guests
Hiking vacation in the Salzburg Sports World
Hiking Trail Network
The well-developed hiking trails in Zauchensee-Altenmarkt have been awarded the Austrian Hiking Seal of Approval.
Hiking as a Nature Experience
The whole family can hike: There are easy, medium, and difficult hiking routes with suitable length and altitude requirements.
Exercise Park for Everyone
The Atomic Vital Park in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee extends over 4 recreation areas. The range of activities in the mountain landscape includes over 20 hiking routes of varying difficulty.
In the Middle of the Hiking Area
The family hotel Zauchenseehof is located in the hiking paradise and is the starting point for gentle hikes or challenging mountain tours.
Every Snack a Pleasure
Managed alpine pastures invite you to take a hiking break and enjoy refreshments: Gamskogel-Hütte, Garnhofhütte, Zauchenseealm, Felser-Hütte, Tauernkarleitenalm and Sonnalm.
Mountain Railway Connection
The 6-seater Gamskogel I chairlift takes you from June to September to 1900 m above sea level for leisurely summer hiking. The highlight: sunrise trips on three Sundays in summer.
Salzburg Alpine Pasture Trail
A stage of the Salzburg Alpine Pasture Trail leads through the region (from Flachau via Zauchensee to the Vordergnadenalm).
Guided Hiking Tours
Guided tours with alpine experts are offered in the Magic Mountains months (June to September).
Hiking bus and equipment
Plan hiking tours in a relaxed way
Good planning, maximum enjoyment – this also applies to hiking tours. The Altenmarkt hiking bus expands the hiking possibilities for families. The bus connects the villages of the Salzburg Sports World – e.g. Altenmarkt, Zauchensee, Flachauwinkl, Eben, Filzmoos as well as Obertauern and Untertauern (except St. Johann). With the Mobility Card, all public transport in Salzburg is now free of charge. Forgot your hiking equipment? No problem – in the immediate vicinity of the family hotel Zauchenseehof there are sports shops with equipment rental.
Hiking Tips for the Summer
Routes for beginners and experienced hikers
Hikes
Hiking routes
in Zauchensee
Easy, medium or difficult
Diverse hiking routes in Zauchensee
Tauernkarleiten Tour
From Zauchensee to the Tauernkarleitenalm, duration: approx. 2 hours.
Zauchbach Trail to Altenmarkt
From Zauchensee to the Altenmarkt-Schlatterberg-Feuersang recreation area, duration: approx. 2.5 hours.
Rossbrand Panoramic Tour
From Schwemmberg in Altenmarkt to the Rossbrand to the Radstädter Hütte, duration: approx. 5.5 hours.
Seekarsee Zauchensee
Variants: on foot from Zauchensee, duration: approx. 2.5 hours; 6-seater Gamskogel I chairlift, then 0.5 hours walking time to the lake; high-altitude circular trail over the Seekarsee and the Schwarzwand back to the Gamskogelhütte, duration: approx. 1.5 hours.
Gamskogel Adventure Mountain
The Alpine Animal Master Cup on the Gambskogel Adventure Mountain in Zauchensee: The stage starts in the Zauchensee World Cup Arena and takes you directly to the mountain with the Gamskogelbahn; there is fun, games and adventure for the whole family.
Family Trips
Hiking routes for families
Hiking with children in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
Family trips
Moon Path
Along the Zauchensee, approx. 2.2 km with 7 stations (e.g. observatory with viewing platform).
Strimskogel Round
Start in Zauchensee, approx. 7.1 km long.
"Bauernregelweg" Themed Circular Trail
Start in Altenmarkt, approx. 4.9 km long.
Ameisenberg Circular Trail
Start in Altenmarkt, approx. 6.6 km long.
Eckwald Circular Trail
Start in Altenmarkt, approx. 5.2 km long.
Local Circular Trail
Start in Altenmarkt, approx. 10.6 km long.
Mountain Tours
Challenging summit tours
For experienced alpinists
Mountain tours
4-Summit Circular Tour
Gamskogel, Schwarzkopf, Tagweidegg and Arche, walking time: approx. 4.5 hours.
Alpine Tour Zauchtal via Strimskogel
Start in Altenmarkt, walking time: approx. 6.5 hours.
Salzburg Summit Game – Lackenkogel
3 possible starting points, walking time: approx. 5 hours, 9.39 km hiking distance.
Alpine Circular Tour Zauchtal
Start in Zauchensee, walking time: approx. 7.5 hours.
Our
Packages
Practical and uncomplicated
We have tailored our offers to your individual needs. Take a look at our packages, choose the right one for you from the numerous options and book your dream vacation at the family hotel Zauchenseehof.