Hill-Country Hikes in Gastein
Hiking Holidays in Gastein’s Mountains
Hiking hand in hand across mountain meadows in bloom. Allowing your eyes to roam over Alpine giants and imposing glaciers. Taking a deep breath of that clear, fragrant air. Gazing in awe at a golden eagle in flight. Children’s laughter and the jingling of cowbells in your ears, as the high pastures come into view. Hike through the fascinating world of Gastein’s mountains!
When June arrives, as in countless centuries past, the time has come: The farmers leave the Gastein Valley with their cattle and head for the high pastures. The fragrant Alpine herbs and flowers, the mountain air and the sunshine allow the animals to grow and thrive. And with them, of course, come all those home-produced treats which are simply waiting for you to discover at Gastein’s 55 mountain inns! 350 kilometres of hiking trails offer a broad range of opportunities for families with children, as well as for all fans of the high-Alpine countryside.
So, what are you in the mood for today? To hike all the way from the valley in search of a mountain peak to conquer? Or would you prefer to ride a mountain lift and float up to those airier elevations? No matter what, be sure not to forget your binoculars! For today your lens could well come to rest on an ibex or marmot, on vultures or eagles! TheHohe Tauern National Park provides a protected habitat for a variety of animal species.
Explore the high country via trails once used by gold miners, or ride by horseback along paths formerly travelled by mule packers. You will be able to go out and collect herbs, then prepare your own delicious meal at the mountain inn, And before you go to sleep, you should definitely take a mystical sunset hike! The Gastein “Hiking Specialists”await you with the right equipment and many good tips for your beautiful hike in the country.
Until late autumn, a time when the celebrations of Harvest Festival become our traditional focus, the hill farms of Gastein look forward to your visit!
