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Arrival and first lake
An arrival day with just under three hours of driving, then straight to the lake to arrive and unwind.
Plan a break halfway through the drive, for instance around Salzburg.
This is where your trip begins. From the city on the Danube, you'll head south into the Salzkammergut.
A quietly situated campsite right on Wolfgangsee with its own lake access and bathing meadow. An ideal first stop to arrive by the water after the journey and go for a swim. The reception and site are well set up for motorhomes.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
Vintage rack railway and lake panorama
The valley station of the SchafbergBahn is within walking distance of the campsite, saving you an extra drive.
It can be noticeably cooler and windier up on the Schafberg, so bring a jacket.
A historic rack railway that steams from St. Wolfgang up to the 1,783-metre Schafberg. At the top, you're rewarded with a sweeping view over the lakes of the Salzkammergut. The ride is gentle and manageable for everyone.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
A pretty lakeside village on the north-western shore of Wolfgangsee, with a lakeside promenade and Mozart connections. A great spot for an afternoon stroll and a dip in the water. For the large motorhome, use the motorhome car park on the edge of town and walk into the centre.
Imperial town and arrival at Hallstättersee
Access to Hallstatt: day visitors with motorhomes are only allowed into the village to a limited extent. Staying overnight at the campsite neatly sidesteps this issue.
A short driving day with plenty of time for Bad Ischl and a relaxed afternoon by Hallstättersee.
Former imperial town and cultural capital, known for the Kaiservilla and its café tradition. A stroll through the spa town and a slice of Zauner cake are well worth it. Park the large motorhome at the motorhome pitch or P+R on the edge of town and walk into the centre.
The only campsite right in Hallstatt, family-run and within walking distance of the town centre and the Salzbergbahn. From here, you can reach Hallstatt without any parking stress, a big advantage in this heavily regulated village. The pitches are tight but suitable for motorhomes.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
Salt mine and World Heritage village
Today the motorhome stays put and you explore everything on foot, the least stressful way to see Hallstatt.
Bring warm clothing for the Salzwelten, as it's consistently cool inside the mountain.
The world's oldest salt mine, reached via the Salzbergbahn high above the lake. The tour takes you down slides deep into the mountain, along with an underground salt lake and archaeological finds from prehistoric times. The skywalk at the top offers a magnificent view over Hallstatt.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
The world-famous market square with its wooden houses on the steep lakeshore, and the classic view from the end of the village. It's loveliest early in the morning or late afternoon, when there are fewer day-trippers around. It's just a few minutes' walk from the campsite.
High plateau and viewing platforms
A full day at the Dachstein, followed by just a short drive to the lakeside pitch.
Sturdy footwear is a good idea on the plateau, as the weather can change quickly.
From Obertraun, the Dachstein cable car takes you up into the high mountains to the 5 Fingers viewing platform, which floats freely above the abyss. There's also the World Heritage view and easy walks on the Krippenstein plateau. A highlight with sweeping views over Hallstättersee and the Dachstein glaciers.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
A peaceful site on the quiet eastern shore of Hallstättersee with its own bathing access and a view of the Dachstein. Close to the Dachstein cable car and noticeably calmer than the hustle and bustle of Hallstatt. A good place to swim and take a breather.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
Turquoise mountain lake and boat trip
The car park at the Gosausee charges a fee and can fill up by midday, so it's worth getting there early.
Short drives today, with plenty of time on and by the water.
One of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Alps, with mirror-smooth water and the Dachstein rising directly behind it. The flat lakeside circuit, taking around an hour, is easy going and offers constantly changing views. The water is crystal clear and cold.
On the shore of the Vorderer Gosausee, you can hire rowing boats and head out onto the turquoise water yourself. From the boat, the Dachstein backdrop is especially striking. A calm, relaxed activity for in between.
A family-run campsite in the peaceful Gosautal, surrounded by mountains and meadows. A good base for walks and just a short drive from the Gosausee. Quietly located and ideal for catching your breath.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
Alpine walk and spa town
The last few kilometres into the Rettenbach valley are narrow, so drive carefully with the large motorhome or stay at the lower car park.
An afternoon in Bad Ischl with the spa park and a coffee house to round off the day.
A peaceful alpine valley near Bad Ischl with a clear stream, walking trails and a working alpine hut. A lovely spot for a relaxed walk away from the crowds and a snack at the hut. The valley sees little traffic and is very restful.
A motorhome pitch close to the centre of Bad Ischl, from which you can walk into the spa town. Handy for a relaxed evening with a café visit. A simple but well-located overnight stop.
Last lake and preparing for the journey back
A slightly longer stage today, so that the final drive the next day is very short.
In Passau, leave the motorhome at the ground-level pitch and walk into the old town, as car parks are too low.
A picturesque village on a peninsula on Traunsee, with the well-known Fischerkanzel pulpit in the parish church. The view across the deep blue lake to the Traunstein is striking. A lovely final Salzkammergut lake before the journey home.
A motorhome pitch near the three-rivers city of Passau, a good stopover on the way back to Regensburg. The baroque old town can be explored on foot or by local transport, keeping the final stage short.
Three-rivers city and journey home
A short, relaxed final stage with a leisurely morning in Passau.
If you like, make a stop by the Danube before returning the motorhome.
Passau sits at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers and impresses with its Italian-feeling lanes and St. Stephan's Cathedral with its huge organ. A final stroll before the drive home is well worth it. The old town is compact and easy to explore on foot.
Return to your starting point. This is where your Salzkammergut loop ends, with plenty of lakes, mountains and Hallstatt in your memory.
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