Wanderlust and summits
Hiking holidays in Austria in Hochkönig’s Kingdom
The hiking region Hochkönig excites keen hikers with 530 kilometres of hiking and walking paths. As a guest at Hotel Übergossene Alm you can take part in five guided walks per week, be spoilt at the hotel’s own alpine chalet called Lärch Alm and plan your next hiking tour at the hiking regulars table.
Hiking holidays on the alp The hiking and walking season does not end in the holiday region surrounding the Hochkönig Mountain in Austria. The hiking paths in spring will lead you through snow free meadows and forests, while in summer you can go up into higher altitudes and alpine regions. Celebrating the fact that you reached the summit is all part of the fun. Leave the heat of the cities behind and enter a world of clear mountain air in the Salzburg region of Austria, which will offer a welcome cool breeze during the night guaranteeing the best sleep. During winter the very well marked and well tended winter hiking paths are a great alternative for non-skiers by the way.
Hiking regulars table and guided hiking tours at the Hotel Übergossene Alm
Hiking friends meet on Mondays at the hiking regulars table, to plan the hiking and mountaineering tours for the coming week. Accompanied by a hiking guide you will embark on up to five hiking tours per week. Look forward to happy hours spent in the hiking region surrounding Hochkönig Mountain and enjoy well deserved refreshment at the hotel’s own alpine chalet, Lärchalm or on your return to the Hotel Übergossene Alm. The Hotel Übergossene Alm’s organized hiking tours are ideally suited for adults and children and mountain fans with normal fitness levels.
Your guide: hiking guide Heidi and the Golden Retriever Penny
The Hiking guide Heidi knows the mountains of the Hochkönig massif like the back of her hand. She has years of experience in guiding the guests of the Hotel Übergossene Alm up the paths and trails, always accompanied by her reliable golden retriever, Penny.
Hiking bus, hotel bus and hiking gear & equipment for your hiking tours
A hiking bus (small charge) and hotel bus (free of charge) will take you, within the municipality of Dienten, to the starting point of your days hike and at the end of your tour also back to the Hotel Übergossene Alm. So that you have the best gear for your hiking tour you will find everything you need either to rent or buy directly at the Übergossene Alm: hiking sticks, backpacks, water bottles, hiking boots and much more. To help carrying your little ones baby carriers are also available.
The Hiking Kingdom of Hochkönig: nature and human in unison
Hiking & walking in Salzburg During your relaxing walks, entertaining chalet hiking tours or demanding mountaineering tours you will discover the varied flora and fauna of the Austrian Alps – just like that. The whistling of the marmots sound through the clean mountain air, chamois jump quickly from rock to rock and high above the majestic stone eagle sails in circles. You will encounter sheep, cattle and horses in the lush alpine meadows, where numerous alpine spices and herbs grow naturally.
Mountain arnica and marigold, yellow glowing coltsfoot by the side of the hiking path and the blue spots of the bluebell flower enchant the mountainscape. Many healing plants can be found growing in the Hochkönig Mountain kingdom and you can discover the legendary marmot oil during treatments at the wellness and spa area of the Alpinresort & Spa die Übergossene Alm.
The mountains of the Hochkönig massif and the world of the Alps have characterized the people of Austria. Varied customs and a rich reservoir of tradition colour holidays, celebrations and bank holidays throughout the year. Look forward to displays of traditional costume and music festivals, village fetes and farmer’s markets during your holiday in the Salzburg region of Austria.
It’s time to escape everyday life! Hike through clean, fresh alpine air at the Hochkönig massif within the Salzburg region. Treat yourself with relaxing, enchanting holidays between hiking and wellness at the spa resort Hotel die Übergossene Alm. Browse through the hiking package deals, take a look at the attractive offers during the week and send your holiday enquiry to the hotel team at the Übergossene Alm in Dienten.
