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Salzkammergut West

<p>The Salzkammergut is one of the most beautiful vacation regions in Europe. Mountains, lakes and valleys combine to create a harmonious picture-book landscape, and there are countless destinations for walkers and mountaineers. The Rother hiking guide "Salzkammergut West" presents 62 varied routes between Salzburg and Bad Ischl.</p><p>Massive limestone peaks, idyllic valleys, a multitude of lakes and the radiant splendour of the Dachstein glacier above - this is what characterizes the incomparable charm of the Salzkammergut. Hikers have the choice between a leisurely stroll through the valley and a lake hike, an easy alpine pasture hike and a high alpine summit ascent.<br></p><p>Author Franz Hauleitner has put together a selection of comfy walks and challenging mountain routes in the western Salzkammergut - pleasure hikers and experienced mountaineers alike will find what they are looking for. The area includes the Osterhorn, Gamsfeld, Höllkar and Schafberg groups, the Höllengebirge and the Upper Austrian Seehügel.<br></p><p>Each route is presented with a short description with all the important information (including refreshment stops and variants), a detailed route description, a detailed map section with the route marked and a meaningful altitude profile. GPS tracks are available to download from the Bergverlag Rother website.<br></p><p>The two Rother hiking guides "Salzkammergut West" and "Salzkammergut East" present a total of over 100 hikes in this charming area.<br></p>