--- title: Winter walk to the eastern shore of Lake Hallstatt in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt url: "https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008277/winter-walk-eastern-shore-of-bad-goisern-on-lake-hallstatt.html" description: Enjoy this approx. 1-hour winter walk along connecting roads to the districts in the southern part of the Goiserer Valley to Lake Hallstatt. date: 2016-05-12 modified: 2026-03-11 --- # Winter walk to the eastern shore of Lake Hallstatt in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt Winter walk - eastern shore of Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt ============================================================== **Starting place:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **Destination:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/249677/FD19F0BD408E964AE101B2A647913758BCE1F43D39BFB3A5A0F521EBD58594E6/hallstaettersee-im-winter.jpg) Open copyright © Viorel Munteanu Close copyright [ ![A snow-covered jetty juts out into a calm lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains. A few ducks swim in the water. The sky is partly cloudy and the wintry landscape looks peaceful and quiet.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/249677/FD19F0BD408E964AE101B2A647913758BCE1F43D39BFB3A5A0F521EBD58594E6/hallstaettersee-im-winter.jpg "© Viorel Munteanu") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/249677/FD19F0BD408E964AE101B2A647913758BCE1F43D39BFB3A5A0F521EBD58594E6/hallstaettersee-im-winter.jpg) Kirchengasse 4 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kirchengasse%204%2C%204822%20Bad%20Goisern%20am%20Hallst%C3%A4ttersee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Kirchengasse%204%2C%204822%20Bad%20Goisern%20am%20Hallst%C3%A4ttersee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:iasaHgbfrABKVc@p@w@TQ^SXCb@PZFVDZCXMTUDW@o@JgA@kBHaATmAJkBHo@dAeGHo@TyAXkAN]PU\QRGZMXAFI^mB?UGOMUCOBMFUN_A?u@E_CDqA@_@ImAA}@AuAAe@A_A?IBKDK~@CHs@FQ^QLOLc@Tc@r@{BJUn@eAVc@ZgA\{Ah@?bDuL^w@`@o@xBaCd@_@t@y@TI\CzANl@Br@Ef@Kp@_@jAkARMTGT?TDXJh@RLBN?XG^OTSb@i@z@s@jIkEfDoBv@I`@WdAy@nA}@b@c@PWZm@pAaBVa@l@_DFa@@cB?i@@iA?B&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Winter walk (along connecting roads) from the village of Au along Lake Hallstatt to the village of Obersee** Enjoy the white winter wonderland along Lake Hallstatt ------------------------------------------------------ The approx. **1-hour winter walk along connecting roads in the southern part of the Goiserer Valley** starts at **Metzgerwirt Vieh Heli** or **Bäckerei Maislinger** in the village of Au. at the **Maislinger bakery** in the village of Au. Follow the road **below the Arikogel** to the village of **Untersee** (approx. 20 minutes' walk) Here you can decide whether you want to take a detour to the snow-covered [**Strandbad Untersee**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/200188/strandbad-untersee.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) or just cross the village, following the signs to Lake Hallstatt. The **easy winter walk** leads past snow-covered meadows, sparse forests and along **[Lake Hallstatt](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** . Now you reach the **Haus Bergkristall**, where the popular **[Badeplatz Obersee](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027874/badeplatz-obersee.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** is located. Only about a 10-minute walk after the bend, you will reach the end of the footpath. From this bay onwards, the path is no longer maintained in winter Winter in Bad Goisern --------------------- The [**Holiday region Dachstein Salzkammergut**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) a popular travel destination. Even in winter, the region around Bad Goisern offers its guests fun, relaxation and sporting highlights. The nearby [**Ski resorts Dachstein West in Gosau**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000469/skiregion-dachstein-west-gosau-russbach-annaberg.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) and the **[Freeride Arena on the Krippenstein in Obertraun](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/105011/freesports-arena-dachstein-krippenstein.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** offer sporty experiences and a breathtaking winter panorama. Both ski areas are easily accessible using the free [**Skibus**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430009731/gratis-skibus.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) Cross-country skiers also get their money's worth. The [**Diversity of trails**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/index.php?id=7631&L=0%3Fno_cache%3D1%2Foesterreich%2Fgastronomie%2F430006366%2Fbergrestaurant-dachstein-krippenstein.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) attracts both beginners and experts to one of the most exciting cross-country skiing centres in Austria. The various **cross-country ski trails in Bad Goisern** and **Gosau** offer both fast and leisurely excursions through glistening forests, depending on your preference, as well as breathtaking views of the majestic Dachstein glacier. A particular highlight is the **high-altitude trail on the Krippenstein** at 1,700 metres above sea level. Those who prefer to discover the holiday region without skis can do so while **snowshoeing** or on the **various winter hiking trails** and at [**guided winter hikes**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430208390/gefuehrte-schneeschuhwanderung-am-dachstein-krippenstein.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata). The holiday region also has plenty to offer for children and the young at heart. In addition to romantic **horse-drawn sleigh rides**, various **toboggan runs** and **ice skating rinks** provide fast-paced skating fun. The **ice skating rinks** provide additional winter sports fun. Ski tours offer a special challenge. There are various opportunities to explore the snow-covered mountains around the Dachstein. Fancy more hikes? ----------------- You can find more recommendations for winter hiking trails and snowshoe trails in our **[Overview of all hiking trails](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/wandern.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata)** in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut. **In case of emergency: Mountain Rescue 140** [**Experience a 360° panoramic tour through Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt...**](https://dachstein-panorama.at/?startscene=64&startactions=lookat(69.21,18.35,102.39,0,0);?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **Destination:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **duration:** 0h 49m **length:** 3,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 51m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 49m **Lowest point:** 509m **Highest point:** 561m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt **Starting point:** Village of Au near Maislinger bakery or Metzgerwirt Vieh Heli **Destination:** Village Obersee to bathing place Obersee [ ![Altitude profile Winter walk - eastern shore of Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008277&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Winter walk - eastern shore of Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008277&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Winter walk - eastern shore of Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****The winter hiking trail starts in the village of Au and ends in the village of Obersee** **By car** **From Salzburg:** Exit Thalgau via the B158 federal road towards Bad Ischl, in Bad Ischl take the B145 Salzkammergut road towards Bad Goisern. **From Linz:** Regau motorway exit onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 towards Gmunden and Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern. **From Vienna/Graz:** Liezen motorway exit onto B320, in Trautenfels turn off onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 to Bad Goisern. **From Villach:** Tauern motorway to exit "Eben im Pongau", via B166 Pass Gschütt Bundesstraße through Gosau, turn left at the Gosaumühle junction towards Bad Goisern. **By train** Train Attnang-Puchheim - Stainach-Irdning: Stops Goisern Jodschwefelbad, Bad Goisern railway station, Steeg / Gosau. **By bus** Bus 541 & 542 (Bad Ischl - Lake Gosau): Stops Bad Goisern Jodschwefelbad, Bad Goisern Kurhotel, Bad Goisern Mitte/B145, Stambach StrKrzg., St. Agatha Agathawirt, Stambach Angerer, Steeg Reitern, Steeg Au, Steeg Bahnhof, Steeg Traunbrücke, Steeg E-Werk. **Detailed information on the respective** [**Train-**](https://www.oebb.at/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) **and** [**Bus times**](https://www.postbus.at/de/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) **can be found here!** [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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