Lace up your hiking boots, pack your backpack, and head out into the mountains. Around DAS.GOLDBERG, the nature experience often begins right outside the hotel door. Gentle alpine paths, panoramic heights, rustic huts, and clear mountain lakes make hiking in Gastein so incredibly diverse. And especially in late summer and autumn, when the air becomes clearer and peace slowly returns to the mountains, many paths show their most beautiful side.
For your next hiking holiday in Bad Hofgastein, we have selected four tours that showcase very different facets of the Gastein mountains.
Biberalm – Leisurely hiking with a view
At 1,735 meters, the Biberalm in Bad Hofgastein awaits as a wonderful destination for everyone who wants to combine hiking with culinary enjoyment. The starting point is the Brandebengut above Bad Hofgastein. From there, the path leads through the forest, past the Hubertus Chapel and beautiful spots of power and panoramic views up to the alpine pasture. Plan approximately one and a half to two hours for the ascent.
Once at the top, the view opens up across the Gastein Valley to the peaks of the Hohe Tauern. A well-deserved break is a must here – ideally with an alpine snack featuring home-grown products.
Feldinghütte – up to the Gadaunerer Hochalm
Heading a little higher to the Feldinghütte on the Gadaunerer Hochalm. At 1,841 meters, the hut is already above the tree line, surrounded by alpine meadows and an impressive mountain backdrop. Various paths lead up: From Angertal, the ascent via the Gadaunerer forest path takes about three hours, while the steeper “Wolfstall” route takes around 1¾ hours. Another variation leads from Lackenbauer via the Lafenmahder to the Feldinghütte in about two hours.
Once at the top, not only sweeping views and mountain air await, but also typical alpine delights – from various types of cheese and alpine snacks to homemade cakes.
Bockhartseen – Mountain lakes and the Hohe Tauern
A tour for everyone who wants to experience authentic hiking in the Gastein Valley : From Sportgastein, the hike leads up to the Bockhartseen lakes. First you reach the Lower Bockhartsee at 1,872 meters, then the path continues to the smaller Upper Bockhartsee. All around, the peaks of the Hohe Tauern and the alpine landscape accompany the path.
Plan around four hours, eight kilometers, and about 530 meters of elevation gain for the entire tour. A stop at the Bockhartseehütte can be wonderfully combined with the hike.
Bärsteinalm – start hiking directly from DAS.GOLDBERG
Put on your hiking boots and start right outside the hotel door: The Bärsteinalm in Bad Hofgastein is a beautiful destination for a delightful hike in the Gastein mountains. From DAS.GOLDBERG, the path leads through nature up to the cozy alpine hut at around 1,290 meters. Depending on your pace, you should plan for about 1 to 1.5 hours of walking time for the ascent.
Once at the top, a well-deserved stop awaits with traditional alpine dishes and regional delicacies. This is accompanied by fresh mountain air, tranquility, and beautiful views of the surrounding Gastein mountains. A cozy alpine hike in Gastein, where the journey itself is part of the experience.
More hiking tips? The interactive hiking map for Gastein.
Four tours are just the beginning. If you want to discover even more of the Gastein mountains, you will find numerous other hiking trails and tour suggestions in the interactive hiking map of Gastein numerous additional hiking trails and tour suggestions. Whether it’s a leisurely alpine hike, a panoramic high-altitude circuit, or a challenging mountain tour – the map helps you find the right route for your next day of hiking.
Practical for tour planning: In addition to the route and elevation profile, you will also find information on the level of difficulty, places to stop for refreshments, and interesting stopovers. This makes it easy to plan your next hiking day in Gastein even before you set off.
