Four hikers on a sunny mountain path between green larches and steep rock faces

Summer Holiday in Bad Hofgastein & the Gastein Valley

Experience hiking, mountains, and nature in SalzburgerLand

From spring well into autumn, the Gastein Valley in SalzburgerLand is ideal for all who love spending their holidays outdoors. Hiking trails, mountain lifts, nature experiences, and numerous leisure activities combine active holiday days with relaxation amidst the Gastein mountains.

From Zittrauerhof, beautiful hiking and walking trails lead towards Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein, and Angertal. The region’s mountain lifts are also quickly accessible – ideal conditions for a varied summer holiday on the farm in Bad Hofgastein.

Blick durch einen hölzernen Brunnen auf grüne Almen, Bachläufe und schneebedeckte Berggipfel

Hiking in the Gastein Valley

From a leisurely walk in the valley to a multi-day mountain tour, the Gastein Valley around Bad Hofgastein offers a wide range of hiking experiences. A hiking holiday in Bad Hofgastein offers plenty of options, from easy strolls to alpine challenges.

Zittrauerhof is also a great starting point for hikes in every direction. To help everyone find the ideal tour, our guest folders are ready with valuable tips and recommendations.

Click here for the interactive hiking map.

Zwei Radfahrende auf einem Weg zwischen Kirche, Bäumen und Bergwald

Cycling, Mountain Biking & E-Biking in Gastein

The Gastein Valley is also wonderfully varied to explore on two wheels, and with so many different routes there’s something for everyone.

Mountain bikers will find routes in the Gastein Valley from the valley floor up to higher alpine pastures and peaks, as well as designated single trails. Charging stations for e-bikes are available in Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein and Dorfgastein – and guests can also charge their e-bike free of charge during the day right here at Zittrauerhof.

Click here for the interactive bike map.

Alpentherme Bad Hofgastein with bathing lake, outdoor pools and sunbathing lawn before forested mountains in evening light

Berge & Thermen Card Gastein

The Mountains & Thermal Spa Card Gastein combines two of the region’s greatest strengths: the Gastein mountains and the soothing thermal water. This flexible summer combination card bundles the use of regional mountain lifts and admission to the Gastein thermal spas.

This way, an active day of hiking in the mountains can be wonderfully combined with relaxing hours in the thermal water – a particularly beautiful combination for a summer holiday in the Gastein Valley and SalzburgerLand.

Two orange gondolas of the Stubnerkogelbahn in front of wooded mountain slopes and snow-covered peaks

Gastein Card

With the Gastein Card, guests benefit from numerous leisure activities and advantages of the free guest card during their holiday in the Gastein Valley. These include guided hikes, offers related to the mountain lifts, sports, and public transport.

The Gastein Card is available directly from us at Zittrauerhof. It’s a practical companion for your summer holiday in Bad Hofgastein, allowing you to easily discover many possibilities in the Gastein holiday region.

Good to know

Yes, there are beautiful hiking trails starting right from the farm towards Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein and Angertal.

Yes, a swimming lake is just 0.5 km from us.

No, but there are two rental stations in the village, including e-bikes. The bikes can be stored in our garage.

The Schlossalmbahn is only 2.5 km from us; the Stubnerkogelbahn and Graukogelbahn can also be reached from here in just a few minutes by car.

Kiesweg mit Holzzaun auf blühender Bergwiese, dahinter bewaldete Gipfel und ein weites Tal

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