The best tips for easy mountain tours
Discover a variety of excursion destinations for the whole family at the Best Alpine Wellness Hotels.
These four cosy tour tips allow you to immerse yourself in magical mountain worlds with rustic alpine pastures, tranquil mountain lakes and wonderful views and are all in the immediate vicinity of our hotels.
1) Naturhotel Waldklause in Tyrol
The Ötztal primeval trail
Would you like to explore the Ötztal mountains and are you looking for a leisurely hike with the whole family? The Naturhotel Waldklause in Längenfeld is the perfect holiday destination to start your next mountain adventure. Immerse yourself in the Ötztal mountains and enjoy breathtaking lakes and blooming alpine meadows on the Ötztaler Urweg. The Ötztaler Urweg is divided into 12 stages and you can explore the quiet mountain villages of the Ötztal on foot, depending on your mood and fitness level. If you prefer an easy and leisurely tour, stage 2 of the primeval trail is the perfect hike for you. The starting point is the beautiful village of Niederthai and you hike back to the Hotel Waldklause in Längenfeld. Stage 2 of the Urweg is an easy 11.4 km route and offers an unforgettable hiking experience for the whole family.
2) Wellness Hotel Wartherhof in Vorarlberg
From the Kalbelesee to the Körbersee
The Körbersee lies at an altitude of 1,675 metres and was named the most beautiful place in Austria in 2017. The picturesque lake will amaze you and is the perfect destination for a leisurely hike. You can start your tour from the Hochtannberg Pass. This is just a few minutes by car from the Wartherhof Wellness Hotel. At the start of the tour, you will pass the impressive mountain lake, the Kalbelesee. You can continue along a pram-friendly path to the picturesque Körbersee lake. The route, which is around 5 kilometres long, takes you through the breathtaking panorama and takes around 1.5 hours. The hike from Kalbelesee to Körbersee takes you past impressive landscapes where you can savour the Vorarlberg mountain air.
3) Hotel Nesslerhof in Salzburg
Panoramic circular trail to the Kreuzkogel
You can discover the fantastic mountain world of the Grossarl mountains directly from the Hotel Nesslerhof. If you want to experience a leisurely family hike in the midst of a breathtaking mountain panorama, the panoramic circular trail on the Kreuzkogel is the perfect tour. The Grossarltal panoramic cable car takes you up to the panoramic plateau at 1,840 metres above sea level. Enjoy the unique Salzburg mountain world on your hike on panoramic circular trail no. 36 on the Kreuzkogel, which is located at 2,027 metres above sea level. The entire tour can be completed in around 1.5 - 2 hours, making it an easy hike for young and old alike. Immerse yourself in the mountain world of Salzburger Land and be enchanted by wide mountain meadows, rustic Alpine pastures and breathtaking views.
4) Hotel Übergossene Alm in Salzburg
Hike to Grammlergut
Would you like to experience an idyllic hike in the midst of tranquil places in Salzburger Land? The forest adventure hike on the Natrun to the Grammlergut snack station is the perfect opportunity for the whole family to experience a pleasant hike. The starting point is the village centre of Maria Alm, not far from the Hotel Übergossene Alm, where you can take the Natrunbahn to the mountain station on the Natrun at an altitude of 1,163 metres. Once at the top, hike past the Jufen inn on hiking trail 26a to Grammlergut. The route is relatively easy to conquer and is therefore perfect for a hike with children. There is even a large children's playground at Grammlergut. The Grammlergut snack station can be reached in around two hours, where you can enjoy wide mountain meadows with a wonderful view.
These four leisurely hikes in Tyrol, Vorarlberg and Salzburg offer an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
... & after the tour you can end the day relaxing in the Best Alpine Wellness Hotels.