--- title: Hiking and Climbing at Lake Attersee in Salzkammergut region url: "https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking.html" description: The Attersee-Attergau region is home a place called Steinbach am Attersee which is one of the few mountaineering villages in Austria. With the Höllengebirge mountain range, the bouldering area of the National Forestry Office as well as the Nature Park Attersee-Traunsee a beautiful lake view is guaranteed. In addition there are many more climbing possibilities in the region for example the long-distance hiking trail around Lake Attersee and the Attergau region. image: "https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/attersee-attergau/logos/Attersee_Attergau_Logo_80__gro%E2%94%9C%C6%92.jpg" date: 2019-02-09 modified: 2026-02-02 --- # Hiking and Climbing at Lake Attersee in Salzkammergut region [ ](#ttgNCECollapse376925) ----------------------------- Hiking and Mountaineering in the Attersee-Attergau Region ========================================================= Hiking is not just the miller's delight! The holiday region Attersee-Attergau offers a wide range of moderate hiking tours, family and pleasure hikes, the Weitwanderweg Attersee-Attergau (long distance hiking route), the Attersee-Traunsee Nature Park and the more demanding mountain hikes of the Höllengebirge or on the Schafsberg, for all nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts – and also for prospective hikers. From moderate hiking to really working off energy – there is something to suit all tastes and for every level of hiking difficulty! Adventure seekers may try to face the Attersee Klettersteig Mahdlgupf (fixed-rope route) challenge, the bouldering area Forstamt or one of the various fixed-rope routes of the Höllengebirge. [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/e/csm_2020-06-Wandern-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger__13__b2737a3026.jpg "www.moritz-ablinger.com Auswahl_1, Auswahl_2_Attersee") Mountain tours at a high level Aufi-Owi-Umi-Weitwanderweg Attersee-Attergau ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/hikes/mountain-hikes.html) © Open copyright © www.moritz-ablinger.com Auswahl_1, Auswahl_2_Attersee Close copyright [ ![Auf dem Bild sieht man einen Mann und eine Frau wandern durch den Attergau in der Wiese mit Nordic Walking Stöcken.Mann und Frau wandern durch den Attergau in der Wiese mit Nordic Walking Stöcken.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/2/csm_NordicWalking8_TVB_Attersee_Attergau_Moritz_Ablinger_9d776573b0.jpg "Foto Nordic Walking, TVB Attersee-Attergau, Moritz Ablinger Nordic Walking im Attergau und am Attersee") Easy walks Gentle hiking for families and the young at heart ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/hikes/easy-hikes.html) © Open copyright © Foto Nordic Walking, TVB Attersee-Attergau, Moritz Ablinger Nordic Walking im Attergau und am Attersee Close copyright [ ![Auf dem Bild sieht man eine Frau und einen Mann mit Rucksack die Treppen des Attergauer Aussichtsturmes hoch steigen. Frau lächelt.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/e/csm_WandernAttergauerAussichtsturm_TVB_AtterseeAttergau_MoritzAblinger_82b676192d.jpg "Foto Wandern am Attergauer Aussichtsturm, TVB Attersee Attergau, Moritz Ablinger") Enjoyable hikes Over the green mountains to the observation tower ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/hikes/pleasant-hikes.html) © Open copyright © Foto Wandern am Attergauer Aussichtsturm, TVB Attersee Attergau, Moritz Ablinger Close copyright [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_2020-06-Wandern-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger__20__b4e66ca98b.jpg "www.moritz-ablinger.com Auswahl_1, Auswahl_2_Attersee") Cabins and Alpine Pastures Refreshments at a glance ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/cabins-and-alpine-pastures.html) © Open copyright © www.moritz-ablinger.com Auswahl_1, Auswahl_2_Attersee Close copyright [ ![Eine Familie geht am Attersee wandern. Vorne sind drei Kinder und dahinter die Eltern. Rechts kann man den Attersee erkennen.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/2/csm_Familie1_Wandern_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHMatthiasKlugsberger_937166069b.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHMatthias Klugsberger Eine Familie mit drei Kindern geht am Attersee wandern.") Family hikes An interactive experience for young and old ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/kids/hiking-trails-for-families.html) © Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHMatthias Klugsberger Eine Familie mit drei Kindern geht am Attersee wandern. Close copyright [ ![Auf dem Bild sieht man einen Mann und eine Frau sitzen auf einer Bank entlang eines Wanderweges mit den Nordic Walking Stöcken an die Bank gelehnt.Mann und Frau wandern durch den Attergau in der Wiese mit Nordic Walking Stöcken.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/7/csm_NordicWalking5_TVB_Attersee_Attergau_Moritz_Ablinger_d8710e1835.jpg "Foto Nordic Walking, TVB Attersee-Attergau, Moritz Ablinger Nordic Walking im Attergau und am Attersee") Hike and Mountain Guides in the region ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/artikel/detail/2803/hike-mountain-guide-attersee-attergau.html) © Open copyright © Foto Nordic Walking, TVB Attersee-Attergau, Moritz Ablinger Nordic Walking im Attergau und am Attersee Close copyright [ ![Bilder zum Thema Gustav Klimt in der Region Attersee-Attergau](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/5/csm_2024_Gustav_Klimt_Garten_5_Tom%C3%A1%C5%A1_Binter_37879fce5d.jpg "Gustav Klimt Themenweg in Schörfling am Attersee, Bild zeigt das ausgestellte Pfahlbau-Dorf") Theme trails On the traces of the Celts, Klimt, Mahler and Co ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/hikes/theme-trails.html) © Open copyright © Gustav Klimt Themenweg in Schörfling am Attersee, Bild zeigt das ausgestellte Pfahlbau-Dorf Close copyright [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/0/csm_2015-Keltenbaumweg-Attergau-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Klaus-Costadedoi__19__e665981f45.jpg) Celtic. Tree. Way. St. Georgen im Attergau ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/guided-tour-of-the-keltenbaumweg.html) [ ![Zwei Mädchen und ein Junge stehen an der Promenade in Seewalchen am Attersee und schauen sich den Abenteuer Wanderpass an. Im Hintergrund ist der Attersee und das Schloss Kammer.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/e/csm_Kinder12_Seewalchen_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHMatthiasKlugsberger_fdaf22ee49.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHMatthias Klugsberger Zwei Mädchen und ein Junge stehen an der Promenade in Seewalchen am Attersee und schauen sich den Abenteuer Wanderpass an.") Adventure hiking pass Gustls and Perlas adventures through the region ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/kids/adventure-hiking-fun.html) © Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHMatthias Klugsberger Zwei Mädchen und ein Junge stehen an der Promenade in Seewalchen am Attersee und schauen sich den Abenteuer Wanderpass an. Close copyright Special hikes ============= There are special hikes in the region where you can work off all your energy and enjoy nature: 5-summit tour - from Schoberstein to Hochlecken (17.5 kilometres) 3-summit tour - from Schoberstein to Dachsteinblick (12 kilometres), Attersee-Attergau long-distance hiking trail (around 90 kilometres), Josefweg, Austrian Way of St. James, Salzkammergut BergeSeen Trail (around 350 kilometres), hiking by boat and Attersee-Traunsee Nature Park. [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/1/csm_2020-Wandern-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger_1b5826739c.jpg "www.moritz-ablinger.com Auswahl_1, Auswahl_2_Attersee") Long-distance hiking trail Attersee-Attergau 94.7 kilometres ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/long-distance-hike-attersee-attergau.html) © Open copyright © www.moritz-ablinger.com Auswahl_1, Auswahl_2_Attersee Close copyright [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/7/csm_2020-06-Wandern-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger__19__e64eaad758.jpg "www.moritz-ablinger.com Auswahl_1, Auswahl_2_Attersee") 5-summit tour Schoberstein to the Hochlecken ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007263/5-summit-tour-schoberstein-to-the-hochlecken.html) © Open copyright © www.moritz-ablinger.com Auswahl_1, Auswahl_2_Attersee Close copyright [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/b/csm_2020-06-Wandern-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger__14__4e217fe63d.jpg "www.moritz-ablinger.com Auswahl_2_Attersee") 3-summit tour From the Schoberstein to the Dachstein view ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007430/3-summit-tour-schoberstein-to-the-dachsteinblick.html) © Open copyright © www.moritz-ablinger.com Auswahl_2_Attersee Close copyright Fair play rules for hiking and mountaineering --------------------------------------------- Nature and tourism in harmony. ============================== Respect, awareness, fairness - it is in us and it is up to us how we treat each other and nature, flora and fauna. Thank you for adhering to these rules of behaviour during your outdoor activities. [Click here for the FAIR PLAY rules](https://www.in-unserer-natur.at/fair-play/fair-play-regeln-fuers-wandern-und-bergsteigen) (DE) [ ![Luftaufnahme der Orte im Attersee und im Attergau Region Attersee-Attergau Attersee am Attersee, Berg im Attergau, Frankenmarkt, Nußdorf am Attersee, Schörfling am Attersee, Seewalchen am Attersee, Sankt Georgen im Attergau, Steinbach am Attersee, Straß im Attergau, Unterach am Attersee, Vöcklamarkt Weyregg am Attersee, mit Blick auf den Ort und das Ufer des Attersees](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/2/csm_Thalham_Kogl_1_TVB_Attersee_Attergau_MoritzAblinger_673a826c09.jpg "Thalham_Kogl_1_TVB_Attersee_Attergau_MoritzAblinger.jpg") Natural jewels Nature reserves, nature parks & European nature reserves ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/nature-reserves.html) © Open copyright © Thalham_Kogl_1_TVB_Attersee_Attergau_MoritzAblinger.jpg Close copyright Climbing, Mountaineering and Adventure ====================================== Try out new experiences at the Hochseilgarten Attersee (high rope course) and at the climbing-tower at Unterach. Or what about a splashy hiking tour with diving goggles at and in the Gimbach Cascades at the Weißenbachtal? For more experienced climbers the Höllengebirge offers several climbing paths with varying degrees of difficulty and the very challenging Attersee Klettersteig Mahdlgupf – one of the many [fixed-rope routes in the Salzkammergut](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/ferratas.html). [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/6/csm_2018-Klettersteig-Mahdlgupf-Eduardo-Gellner__9__e76c30f407.jpg) Via ferrata Attersee Mahdlgupf ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001913/attersee-fixed-rope-route-mahdlgupf.html) [ ![Climbing tower in the Unterach am Attersee leisure area in Unterach am Attersee: The picture shows a large free-standing wall with a colourful climbing wall structure. The wall is surrounded by green trees and bushes, creating a pleasant, natural environment.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Giefer Jana") Climbing Tower Unterach ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/oesterreich-poi/detail/430016275/climbing-tower.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Giefer Jana Close copyright [ ![Climbing hall, Attergauer leisure centre, St. Georgen im Attergau, Salzkammergut](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Victoria Hofauer") Climbing hall & bouldering in the free centre St. Georgen ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/oesterreich-poi/detail/430025112/climbing-hall-bouldering-in-freizi-st-georgen.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Victoria Hofauer Close copyright Enjoy nature without barriers - tips & highlights ===================================================== Experience the most beautiful barrier-free hiking routes or combine hiking trails with a boat trip on Lake Attersee - practical tips for barrier-free travelling and unforgettable nature experiences by the water. [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/c/csm_2019-08-Attersee-Schifffahrt-Stern-Schifffahrt-GmbH_1b508f3689.jpg) Hiking with the boat Discover a wide range of offers ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006459/time-travel-trail-in-unterach-am-attersee.html) [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/b/csm_Barrierefreies-Wandern-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger_874e02019e.jpg "Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau, barrier-free hiking") Barrier-free hiking in the Attersee-Attergau region ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/barrier-free-hiking.html) © Open copyright © Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau, barrier-free hiking Close copyright [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/c/csm_202_Wandern-%40TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Moritz-Ablinger_2b4f0be746.jpg "www.moritz-ablinger.com Auswahl_1, Auswahl_2_Attersee") Tips for a safe day in the mountains ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/hiking-tips.html) © Open copyright © www.moritz-ablinger.com Auswahl_1, Auswahl_2_Attersee Close copyright [ ![Ein Mann hock direkt am See, rund herum sind Berge, die auf das Wasser gespiegelt sind. Er genießt den Ausblick auf den Gletscher des Dachsteins.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/5/csm_BergeSeeneTrail_SalzkammergutKatrinKerschbaumer_13ac78b30d.jpg "Foto SalzkammergutKatrin Kerschbaumer Ausblick am Gosausee genießen") Salzkammergut MountainsLakes Trail Around 350 kilometres ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/trail.html) © Open copyright © Foto SalzkammergutKatrin Kerschbaumer Ausblick am Gosausee genießen Close copyright Pilgrimage routes ================= through the Attersee-Attergau region [ ![Sunny day on hiking Trail "Josefweg" between Lake Attersee and Lake Traunsee](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_2S_Josefweg_TVB__Karl-Heinz_Ruber_884904f1e1.jpg "Picture: TVB Attersee, Karl-Heinz Ruber, Hiking Trail "Josefweg", Weyregg am Attersee") Josefweg Spiritual circular trail between Attersee & Traunsee ](https://www.josefweg-salzkammergut.at/) © Open copyright © Picture: TVB Attersee, Karl-Heinz Ruber, Hiking Trail "Josefweg", Weyregg am Attersee Close copyright [ ![Village of Frankenmarkt with church and houses. In the front a green meadow and a brown-white cow.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/9/csm_2S_Frankenmarkt_Kirche_TVB_Frankenmarkt_2facb1ab15.jpg "Picture: TVB Frankenmarkt; View of the village of Frankenmarkt") Austrian Way of St James Around 32 kilometres ](https://www.weitwanderwege.com/wege/jakobsweg/?etappe=16) © Open copyright © Picture: TVB Frankenmarkt; View of the village of Frankenmarkt Close copyright [ ![Via Maria - Bavarian-Austrian Marienweg from Altötting via St. Wolfgang - Ebensee - Grünau im Almtal to Mariazell](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Mariazeller Land GmbH") Via Maria Alpine variant from St. Gilgen to Ebensee ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007713/via-maria-alpine-variant-from-st-gilgen-to-ebensee.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Mariazeller Land GmbH Close copyright [ ![Cover picture high ropes course swing](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVB Attersee-Attergau") High Rope Course & Team Park Seewalchen am Attersee ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/oesterreich-poi/detail/200720/high-rope-garden-attersee.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Attersee-Attergau Close copyright [ ![](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/2/csm_Klettersteig___Thomas_Brunner__17__f3585fd7bc.jpg) Mountaineering village Steinbach am Attersee ](https://eng.bergsteigerdoerfer.org/41-1-Steinbach-am-Attersee.html "Bergsteigerdörfer - Steinbach am Attersee") [ © Open copyright © Picture: TVB Attergau; Geocaching Close copyright ![Geocaching](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/b/csm_2S_Geocaching_TVB_Attergau_677560a4ec.jpg "Picture: TVB Attergau; Geocaching") Geocaching in the Attergau region ------------------------------------ ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/hiking/artikel/detail/2814/geocaching-in-the-attergau-region.html)