summer holiday in bad gastein

Hikes:
There is no doubt that Bad Gastein is a real hiking paradise, both for experienced hiking enthusiasts and families with children. In Bad Gastein, you are spoiled for choice, as the mountains and the beautiful nature are perfect for great hikes on perfectly marked trails. You can hike up to a waterfall, sunbathe on the mountainside alpine meadows, and taste local specialties at one of the many alpine huts.

Hiking in Gastein highlights:
• 600 km of marked hiking trails
• 130 peaks
• 60 managed alpine huts
• 20 mountain lakes
• 4 summer cable cars with different themes

Our favorites mountains for hiking in Gastein are:
📍Fulseck – Dorfgastein
📍Schlossalm – Bad Hofgastein
📍Stubnerkogel – Bad Gastein
📍Graukogel – Bad Gastein
📍Sportgastein

Our favorite hikes and walks in Bad Gastein are:
📍Kaiserin Elisabeth Promenade
📍Gasteiner Höhenweg
📍Graukogel Zirbenwalk
📍Stubnerkogel to Sportgastein
📍Gamskarkogel (2,467m) – highest grass mountain in the Alps
📍Zitterauer Tisch (2,463m) – offers a 360°C overview of the region
📍Drei Waller Kapelle (1,420m) – once the first view into the hidden mountain valley
📍Reedsee (1,825m) – natural jewel in the Hohe Tauern National Park

You can also choose to take the lift up to the top of the mountain for a shorter trip, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Gastein Valley at an altitude of 2,000 meters.
Read more about hiking i Bad Gastein here.

Bike tours:
Feeling the wind in your hair while climbing mountainsides on a bike is a very special experience. When you reach the top, you are rewarded with a magnificent view from over 2000 meters down over the valley. You can explore Bad Gastein and the rest of the valley by mountain bike along the many marked cycle routes that vary in length, elevation, and degree of difficulty. If you don’t prefer to cycle on your own, you can also take part in cycle training, go on a guided cycle tour, or take the mountain bike with you on the lift in the summer and enjoy an easier ride on top of the mountain.

If you don’t have the opportunity to bring your bike, there is plenty of opportunity to rent one. There is nothing that should hold you back from experiencing Bad Gastein on two wheels.
Read more about cycling and mountain biking holidays in Gastein here, and find the best cycling routes.

Climbing:
If you’re looking for more of a challenge than a hike, test your coordination skills on a rock climb. In the neighboring town of Bad Hofgastein, near the Schlossalm, you can feel like a mountain goat on the rock face as you navigate through six roped climbing routes of varying difficulty. There is sure to be a route to suit your level so you can feel the cold rock under your palms. In the Klettergarten, located in the middle of Bad Gastein next to the Silver Bullet Bar, you can start with professional training on a smaller mountain wall before heading out on the climbing trails on your own.
See all climbing trails and gardens in Gastein here.

Golf:
In the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park, you will find an 18-hole golf course, Golfclub Gastein, which offers a unique experience for golf enthusiasts. The course is surrounded by impressive mountains and breathtaking views that can make it difficult to stay focused on the game! Should the weather not be on your side, it is possible to play indoors in the newly established golf centre. Here you can refine your technique and analyze your game with video recordings in the Creative Golf 3D Simulator. For a fun family activity, you can also play classic miniature golf in Bad Gastein, which allows golfers of all levels to participate.

Bad Gastein offers plenty more of activities such as yoga, swimming, trail running, and tennis. Read more about all summer activities in Gastein here.

Blog:
If you want to readmore about the activities in Bad Gastein you’ll find more inspiration here: Summer Holiday In Bad Gastein – 5 Amazing Activities