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Gastein Valley
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health & thermal spas
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My Gastein experience
The hiking experience in Gastein is best enjoyed in your own way: step by step, view by view or bite by bite.
Sometimes, the true highlight of a hike isn’t the summit, but the Kaiserschmarrn that follows. On a leisure hike in Gastein, numerous serviced mountain huts offer regional specialities and genuine hospitality. Tangy cheese, freshly baked farmhouse bread or homemade strudel taste twice as good surrounded by mountain scenery. And the best part? Many huts are easily accessible for families and beginners – ideal for recharging little hikers’ energy reserves in no time.
In the Gastein valley, even the youngest hikers can enjoy the great outdoors to the fullest. Numerous family-friendly trails lead to exciting playgrounds, scenic lakes and cosy mountain huts. Along the way, there’s plenty to discover, from the mysterious Dwarf Trail to the fun barefoot trail. For little ones, hiking becomes an adventure, while for parents, it’s a relaxing break in nature. Many routes are also suitable for pushchairs, making it easy for families with young children to set off together.
Spectacular views don’t always require strenuous climbs. In Gastein, the starting points of many hiking trails are easily accessible by public transport. The cable cars also take nature lovers quickly and comfortably up the mountains, where many of the most scenic routes begin. This way, you’ll have more energy left for the walk itself – making leisure hiking possible for everyone, regardless of their fitness level.
Those seeking a more mindful way to hike will find it deep within the forests of the Gastein valley. Forest bathing in Gastein is all about conscious experience: the rustling of the leaves, the scent of moss, the play of light through the trees. When you slow down and walk attentively through the woods, you’ll soon realise: True pleasure is often found in the quiet.
What could be better than sinking into Gastein's thermal water after a long hike? With the Berge & Thermen Card (Mountains & Spas Card), you can enjoy up to seven cable car rides per day and entry to the region’s most popular thermal spas. Summit bliss in the morning, deep relaxation in the afternoon? In Gastein, you can create your own personal wellness routine just as you like.