{"product_id":"9781852849962-walking-in-the-salzkammergut-the-austrian-lake-district","title":"Walking in the Salzkammergut: the Austrian Lake District","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 walks in Salzburg's lakes and mountains, including the Dachstein\u003cbr\u003eGuidebook describing 30 day walks among the lakes and mountains of Austria's Salzkammergut. Easily accessible from Salzburg, the area is sometimes described as the Austrian Lake District. Routes range from easy lakeside strolls and walks to local points of interest to more strenuous through-routes and ascents of the neighbouring peaks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eNestled between Salzburg and the UNESCO-listed Dachstein massif, the Salzkammergut is Austria's lake district — a landscape of shimmering alpine lakes, wooded limestone peaks, ancient salt mines and picturesque lakeside villages that has inspired artists and travellers for centuries. Easily reached from Salzburg, it remains one of the most beautiful and accessible walking regions in the Eastern Alps.\u003c\/strong\u003e          \u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cp\u003eWith walks mostly graded easy to moderate and suited to less experienced walkers and families, this first edition Cicerone guidebook by award-winning author Rudolf Abraham covers 30 day walks, ranging from 5 to 20km (3 to 12 miles) and taking between 2 and 9 hours. Route descriptions are paired with 1:50,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files, with public transport and refreshment information provided for every walk.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 walks across four areas, covering the Fuschlsee, Wolfgangsee and Mondsee in the west, the Traunsee to Bad Ischl, the Ausseerland lakes and Totes Gebirge, and the Dachstein, Hallstätter See and Gosausee, are included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe UNESCO-listed Dachstein massif is covered in depth, with walks including the Dachstein Nature Trail, Hallstätter See East Shore Trail and the Gosausee circuit beneath the dramatic glaciated limestone walls of the Dachstein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalks are located near Hallstatt, one of Austria's most visited and photographed lakeside towns, which features prominently, with routes exploring the surrounding mountains and the ancient salt mines that gave the Salzkammergut its name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:50,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files are provided for every walk, to help you navigate on a walking trip to the Salzkammergut \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich practical and cultural context is included throughout, covering history, geology, wildlife, plants, accommodation and food, alongside gateway city information for Salzburg and Linz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e          \u003cp\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eThe Salzkammergut rewards walkers at every level, from gentle lakeside strolls that take in the famous views to longer mountain routes above the tree line. This guidebook is the ideal companion for exploring one of Austria's most captivating walking regions.\u003c\/strong\u003e          \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39325561946209,"sku":"9781852849962","price":14.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_26164881.jpg?v=1720772828","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781852849962-walking-in-the-salzkammergut-the-austrian-lake-district","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}