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Hiking holiday in Saalbach, Austria – 8 days

Chris A. | Published: 23/05/2026 | Category: Travel tips
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Fotturferie i Saalbach i Østerrike – 8 dager
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Saalbach in Austria is a classic alpine destination for hiking, with green mountain slopes, open ridges, and cable cars that take you quickly up to the heights.

The journey goes by plane to Munich and then by bus to Saalbach.

This is an active hiking holiday with a fixed base in the village. You stay centrally, go on guided hikes in a group, and have breakfast and dinner included at the hotel every day.

Learn more about the hiking trip to Saalbach at Rolfs Reiser

Organizer: Rolfs Reiser

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Rolfs Reiser is a Scandinavian tour operator with experience in organized group travel since 1975. They offer well-planned themed trips to destinations in Europe and the rest of the world, with a tour leader, fixed daily programs, and practical logistics along the way.

Base: Berger's Sporthotel in Saalbach

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Berger's Sporthotel is centrally located in Saalbach and is a practical base for a week of hiking in the Alps.  

Tour program

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Day 1: Arrival in Saalbach

Ankomst til Saalbach i de østerrikske Alpene

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Dagen starter med flyreise til München. Derfra går turen videre med buss inn i Alpene og over grensen til Østerrike. Ved ankomst sjekker gruppen inn på Berger's Sporthotel. Saalbach ligger i en grønn dal omgitt av fjell, taubaner og merkede stier.

Days 2–7 Saalbach

Fottur ved Kohlmaiskopf med utsikt over Saalbach

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Saalbach is beautifully situated in green surroundings, surrounded by majestic mountains and authentic Austrian village atmosphere. Here we find traditional houses along the main street, cozy Dining and open alpine meadows with grazing cows just outside the village. With an elevation of over a thousand meters, Saalbach offers fresh alpine air, beautiful nature, and a large network of hiking trails.

During the stay, the tour leader organizes group hikes every day, a total of six hikes for those who wish to participate. Each day, there are two hike guides, and they offer their own route – one slightly longer hike and one shorter variant. The area has over 400 kilometers of trails spread over more than twenty hikes. The Joker card is included and provides access to trains, buses, cable cars, museums, tennis, and mini-golf.

Day 8: Return trip from Saalbach

After a week of hiking, mountain air, and alpine views, the luggage is packed. The group travels by bus back to the airport in Munich.

Book your trip!

The Saalbach trip is a popular tour organized several times from June to August. The trip is well-suited for those who want to experience the Austrian Alps with both group hikes and opportunities for personal experiences, and it is possible to fly from Bergen, Oslo and Ålesund.

Book or learn more about the Saalbach trip at Rolfs Travel