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Saalach Valley - Inn to Inn
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"Hiking without Luggage"
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Summer 2005
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| Although we did not invent the term "Hiking without Luggage", we feel we have something special, something very original. Our "Jewel of the Pinzgau" is probably the perfect place for you to try this style of hiking! We are convinced one visit won't be enough, breathtaking vistas, rare and beautiful mountain wildflowers, and some of the most picturesque hills and dales imaginable are bound to dazzle you. If all this is not enough, the warmth and friendliness of the local people is legendary! Won't you try this beautiful freedom in the hills? |
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ITINERARY, ROUTE 1
Day 1: Flight from New York - Salzburg.
Day 2: Saalfelden transfer from Salzburg train station to Saalfelden for overnight.
Day 3: Saalfelden - Maishofen
Route 1: 5.5 miles (2-3 hours) novice - Easy walk along the Saalach Valley across the old farm country. No considerable changes in altitude.
Route 2: 10 miles (5-6 hours) intermediate - Mountain ramble at medium altitude along the west side of the Saalach Valley.
Day 4: Maishofen - Maria Alm
Route 1: 6 miles (2.5-3 hours) novice - Continuation of the easy walk in the valley. Visit two Gothic churches of Gerling and Maria Alm.
Route 2: 8 miles (5-6 hours) intermediate - Ascent to the Schwalbenwand, then enjoy good hiking through mainly alpine regions.
Day 5: Maria Alm - Hintermoos
Route 1: 5 miles (2-3 hours) novice - This walk leads uphill to Eberalm, mainly on asphalt roads.
Maria Alm.
Route 2: 13 miles (6-7 hours) intermediate - Long but not very steep uphill to the highest point of our 6 day tour, the legendary Hundstein.
Day 6: Hintermoos - Dienten
5.5 miles (3-4 hours) novice to intermediate - Only one route is suggested but even this allows for some deviations.
Day 7: Dienten - Hinterthal
7.5 miles (4-5 hours) novice (with intermediate option) - Gentle walk to a mountain hut at the foot of the Hochkoenig: Erichhuette (5, 071 feet).
Day 8: Hinterthal - Saalfelden 8-9 miles (5-6 hours) novice to intermediate - Short uphill walk to Jufenpass. Continue to Saalfelden via Hochreit and Ramsiedden.
Day 9: Departure for the U.S. or trip extension.
Lodging: Country Inns with private bath/shower and toilet. |
ITINERARY, ROUTE 2
Day 1: Flight from New York - Salzburg.
Day 2: Saalfelden transfer from Salzburg train station to Saalfelden for overnight.
Day 3: Saalfelden - Leogang
Variation A: (2 hours) novice - From village to village along the valley, across fields and meadows from Saalfelden to Leogang. No considerable changes in altitude.
Variation B: (6 hours) intermediate - Ascent to the Plattenkopf (5,300 ft.) which offers one of the best views in this area.
Day 4: Leogang - Saalbach - Hinterglemm
Variation A: (6 hours) intermediate - Descent to Saalbach by lift and to Hinterglemm by bus. Otherwise mostly along forest and pastures.
Variation B: (6 hours) intermediate - Downhill through pastures and partly along a road via Spielberg-hut.
Day 5: Hinterglemm - Saalbach (via Schattberg)
Variation A: (3.5 - 4 hours) intermediate - From Hinterglemm to both of the Schattberg peaks.
Variation B: (5 hours) intermediate - To Hacklbergalm then to the summit station.
Day 6: Summit Station of Kohlmaislift - Schoenleiten - Jahnuette
(4.5 hours) intermediate - This walking tour starts at almost 5,400 feet.
Day 7: Jahnuette - Alpenrose - Saalachtaler Hoehenweg - Summit of Huggenbergalm Lift
Descend by lift or summer toboggan run.
(3.5 hours) novice - Ascend to Saalachtaler Hoehenweg and continue on it's eastern side through picturesque terrain to the Huggenbergalm summit station.
Day 8: Departure for the U.S. or trip extension.
Lodging: Country Inns with private bath/shower and toilet. |
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Walks & Hikes: Trails available for beginner, intermediate and experienced hikers. All trails are well marked with numbers which correspond to your daily map. Each morning the tourist office or the lodges that you have spent the previous night in will explain your itinerary for the day. See itineraries for descriptions. Want to take a hiking break, a short bus ride brings you to the next village.
Luggage: Luggage is forwarded to your next place of lodging. You need to carry only a small backpack with a few items you may need while walking. |
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| Tour Cost Route 1 |
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Single
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| June 1-August 31, 2005 |
$1530
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$1610
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| September 1-21, 2005 |
$1265
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$1345
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| Tour Cost Route 2 |
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| June 29 - August 3, 2005 |
$1516
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$1586
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May we suggest adding a city extension to one of Austria's many exciting
cities including Salzburg, Vienna or Innsbruck. |
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PROGRAM INCLUDES: |
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Round trip airfare New York - Salzburg (economy class) nationwide departures available |
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3 day Flexipass 2nd class rail tickets Salzburg rail station - Saalfalden (1st class rail upgrade +$11.00) |
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7 or 6 nights lodging in Country Inns with daily breakfast |
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Daily dinner |
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Detailed walking guides and maps, which include descriptions of trails and listing of sights along the route |
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Luggage transfers from lodge to lodge |
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Fees for lifts and entrance fees as required |
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Mountaineering badges |
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Resort taxes |
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