Hike/ in "hikeable" Gastein -with a 350 km long path network
In the summer Gastein opens its gates to a nature- paradise. At the foot of the national park " Hohe Tauern " the mighty Gastein mountain world rises up as a harbinger of the protected area. Multicolored Alpine flowers proliferate in abundance on the over 350 km of marked walk ways. The degree of difficulty starts from friendly to high-alpine, the route’s are well signed, 55 -many with original rustic features- farmed Alpine huts, travel-hotels and mountain restaurants with specialties from the region, await your arrival.
If you prefer to avoid the ascent by foot, you may choose to take a comfortable ride in the Gasteiner mountain railway to the amazing lookout points. The Alm area may best be appreciated on the Schusters Rappen – feel yourself at the heart of nature. Find yourself in the image of the crystal clear mountain lakes. Take deep breaths of the fresh mountain air. Experience the feeling of infinite freedom, peace and harmony.