Explore the forests and enjoy some epic views of the Wilder Kaiser.
A Family-Friendly Long Weekend in Goldegg
3 beautiful, easy hikes in the peaceful Pongau region of Austria.
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Incredible views across to the mythical Wilder Kaiser peaks. Creative Commons: No Derivatives
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Typical terrain on the hike. Creative Commons: No Derivatives
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A couple of old mountain huts on the way down. Creative Commons: No Derivatives
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Looking at the rolling slopes of the Buchberg from the drive up to it. Creative Commons: No Derivatives
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Getting back to the road at the end of the hike. Creative Commons: No Derivatives
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Entering the forest at the start of the hike. Creative Commons: No Derivatives
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Looking across the lake from the East shore. Creative Commons: No Derivatives
Description
With Gross Glockener, Zell am See, Salzburg and Schladming all close by, the small but incredibly scenic Austrian region of Pongau can easily be overlooked. Those who opt to visit this peaceful little area will be rewarded with solitude, friendly people and beautiful views across rolling hills and over towards the mythical Wilder Kaiser peaks too.
The 3 hikes described here are suitable for those new to hiking, and to families. None of them are long, none of them feature any technical terrain and all are perfect for introducing your kids to the joys of moving through the hills. For hikers without kids, these trips are still more than worthwhile and will take you to some of the most peaceful parts of the entire Alpine chain.
Austria is not short of big, high and serious mountains but regions like this are equally deserving of attention (albeit for different reasons) and are the ideal venues for family fun. The hikes all begin close to the village of Goldegg, which makes for a great base for a few quiet days - it has a couple of nice cafes, a wonderful lake and....not much else!
So if you're in search of solitude, rolling hills, big views and something a bit different from the Austrian norm, get to Goldegg and enjoy the slow life for a few days!
Adventures
A peaceful loop through quiet forests.
A cruisy walk above and alongside a lovely little lake.