Hotel example: Hotel Walkner
Camino De Santiago from Salzburg to Tyrol, Trumer Seenland district – St. Johann in Tyrol
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Itinerary
Mountains, lakes, rivers & Mozart
The Salzburg Camino De Santiago takes you from one landmark to another as it winds through the foothills of the Alps and across the German border into the Bavarian Rupertiwinkel. The archiepiscopal Salzburg, the inner mountains of Tyrol and impressive churches all line the path and reward you for your efforts. Experience it yourself, and find inner peace in your very individual pilgrimage on the Salzburg Camino De Santiago.
Details on the pilgrimage route in Salzburg & Tyrol
The Way of Saint James its name from the disciple, and later patron saint of Spain – James. The saint has been revered as the patron saint of pilgrims since the ninth century and has since become king of the pilgrimage. The hiking route through Salzburg and Tyrol takes you past impressive mountain worlds and grand residences. Does that sound like the pilgrimage you have read about? Then don’t hesitate to do it like the many pilgrims before! Book this trip with Eurohike and experience an unforgettable hiking trip in the west of Austria.
Useful information about the pilgrimage trail in Salzburg & Tyrol
Your very special pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Jakob begins with the journey to the Trumer Lakes. The Salzburg Way of St. James then takes you through this lake district, into the old town of Salzburg and on to Großgmain, Bad Reichenhall, Unken and Lofer to the Tyrolean border. The daily routes are easy and mostly on paved roads. Two longer stages can also be shortened by bus on request. On average, you hike for around five hours a day, covering between 15 and 20 kilometres.
Tour program
Day 1
Arrival in the Trumer Seenland district
Day 2
Trumer Seenland – Eugendorf
Transfer to the border in Oberhofen on lake Irrsee, where the St. Jacob’s trail through Salzburg commences. Walk past green hills down to Lake Wallersee and through a nature reserve to Eugendorf.
Hotel example: Santner
Details: approx. 6 hours | ↔ 23 km | ↑ 340 m ↓ 360 m
Day 3
Eugendorf – Salzburg
See the distant mountains which you will pass during the next days. Walk into Salzburg with unsurpassed cultural and clerical heritage, little alleys and magnificent places. Do not miss famous Salzburger Nockerl, a light and delicious sweet. Pilgrim’s church Maria Plain overlooks the whole city and is well worth a detour.
Hotel example: Ganslhof
Details: approx. 4 hours | ↔ 13 km | ↑ 130 m ↓ 250 m
Day 4
Salzburg – Bad Reichenhall
Across the city to Untersberg massif. At Schloss Marzoll you cross the German border and enter the lovely country Rupertiwinkl. The day ends in the Bavarian salt mining town of Bad Reichenhall. Visit the new thermal spa.
Hotel example: Bergfried & Schönblick
Details: approx. 5.5 hours | ↔ 17 km | ↑ 190 m ↓ 140 m
Day 5
Bad Reichenhall – Unken
Follow the flow of river Saalach back into Salzburg country. Past lake Saalachsee you penetrate into stunning mountain scenery and through wild and idyllic Saalach valley.
Hotel example: Kirchenwirt
Details: approx. 5.5 hours | ↔ 18 km | ↑ 180 m ↓ 140 m
Day 6
Unken – Waidring
Continue along the Saalach to the widening valley around Lofer. This mountain village was able to preserve much of its quaintness and original charm. Surrounded by the steep mountain ridges ‘Loferer Steinberge’ you ascend to the Strub pass and continue on your way to the Tyrol.
Hotel example: Tiroler Adler
Details: approx. 6 hours | ↔ 21 km | ↑ 380 m ↓ 160 m
Day 7
Waidring – St. Johann in Tirol
Past lake Pillersee with its glittering waters and St. Jacob´s church on to the route to St Johann in Tirol. Enjoy the prospect of a hike with views of the Alps of Kitzbühel and the crags of the mountain range Wilder Kaiser.
Hotel example: Sporthotel Austria
Details: approx. 4.5 to 6.5 hours | ↔ 26 km | ↑ 320 m ↓ 450 m
Day 8
Departure or extension
Departure or extension.
Tour Details
accommodation
Accomodation in 3***-hotels and country hotels
transport
1 Transfer from Trumer Lakes to Oberhofen
optional
Return transfer by minibus to Salzburg or the Trumer lakes, costs EUR 199 per transfer (up to 8 persons), reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.
others
Luggage transfer
Welcome briefing (German, English)
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
App for Navigation and GPS-data
Servicehotline
others
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
Train journey to Salzburg and by bus to the Trumer Lakes approx. 45 min.
Salzburg airport.
Parking: free hotel parking spaces
Return train journey from St. Johann in Tirol to Salzburg, duration approx. 2.5 hrs and by bus to the Trumer Lakes.
Things to note:
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
meals
Breakfast
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Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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