Gastein Trail

Best season:
June July August September

Overview

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Route Length
75 km
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Difficulty
Middle
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altitude meters uphill
4643 hm
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altitude meters downhill
4417 hm
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highest point
2453 m
Route Start

Dorfgastein Ortszentrum

Route End

Bad Hofgastein Ortszentrum

Best Season
June July August September

Altitude Profile

Description

Every step takes you a little bit further. That is the attraction of hiking. Over green meadows to farmed Alpine pastures and up to the impressive mountain peaks.

Through three towns that are as diverse as the landscape that surrounds them: Hiking here is rejuvenating and unique, something that one can only experience when out in the great outdoors. Every metre you cover strengthens the body – and revitalises the soul. You will encounter these feelings at a higher level on the Gastein Trail. When starting out from Dorfgastein, follow the trail along the west side of the valley, and as the summits of the Hohen Tauern become closer, you will experience what was at one time only encountered by pioneers and explorers: Concealed basin-shaped valleys are attributes of the surrounding countryside, along with steep grassy mountains, the high Alpine terrain and charming promenades. Over six days the Gastein Trail takes you high above Dorfgastein to Bad Gastein and back to Bad Hofgastein covering: 75 kilometres, and 4,643 metres in altitude. Hikers that conquer this trail will experience scenery that once attracted emperors and princes and enjoy a unique challenge in the world of mountains, and in nature, an experience that will recharge both body and soul with new energy.