BergeSeen Trail

The BergeSeen Trail leads over 370 kilometres through picturesque landscapes and idyllic nature, past deep blue lakes that invite you to linger. The trail connects the numerous hiking trails of the Salzkammergut to form a coherent long-distance hiking trail that leads through the Salzkammergut mountains, the Tote Gebirge and along the many large and small lakes of the region.

Individual stages can easily be experienced as a day trip thanks to the excellent public transport connections. Bus stops and railway stations are just a few minutes' walk from the hiking routes. At the end of the hiking day, the return journey ensures comfort and relaxation - without any stress and in an environmentally friendly way.

Stages for day trips by public transport

The stage from Hallstatt to Obertraun impresses with three very different sections: After a boat trip across Lake Hallstatt, the eastern shore trail leads to Obertraun, where the themed trail "Through limestone and karst" offers insights into the geology of the region. Below the mountain flanks above the Koppenwinkel, the Koppentraun meanders through a narrow, romantic valley between Dachsteinstock and Hoher Sarstein. The so-called "path through the wilderness" finally brings hikers to Bad Aussee. The start of the stage ("Hallstatt Lahn (bus terminal)") and the finish ("Bad Aussee Bahnhof") are connected via regional bus routes 543 and 544 (depending on the direction of travel) and the REX70 railway line with a change in Obertraun.

Also attractive is the stage from St. Gilgen am Wolfgangsee to Mondsee over the Almkogel with a magnificent view of Attersee, Mondsee and Irrsee. There is a direct connection between the start of the stage ("St.Gilgen Hollweger" bus stop) and the finish ("Mondsee Busterminal (Franz-Kreutzberger-Straße)") via the regional bus route 156.

Also worth mentioning is the stage from Mondsee to Fuschl am Seewhich leads into neighbouring Salzburger Land. As part of the Salzkammergut region, hikers can also get here conveniently and inexpensively by bus, train and the FreizeitTicket OÖ when travelling. The short but particularly rewarding "recreational stage" runs along farm tracks, forest roads and forest paths and invites you to relax and enjoy the landscape. It is also worth making a detour to the ruins of Wartenfels Castle, which was built in 1259. Plan 30 minutes for the outward and return journey to the ruins. The start of the stage ("Mondsee Busterminal (Franz-Kreutzberger-Straße)") and the destination ("Fuschl (am See) Ortsmitte" bus stop) are connected via regional bus routes 156 and 150 with a change in Sankt Gilgen.