East bank hiking trail on Lake Hallstatt

The east bank hiking trail from Steeg to Obertraun along Lake Hallstatt is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Salzkammergut. The easy adventure hike is particularly popular with families as it offers wonderful views as well as some special highlights.

The Ostuferwanderweg from Steeg to Obertraun

The approx. 3-hour adventure trail is accessible from both the village of Steeg and Obertraun. We start at Steeg railway station. From here, walk along the road to Metzgerwirt Vieh Heli. Past the Metzgerwirt, follow the hiking trail below the Arikogel to Untersee. Here you can decide whether to take a detour to Strandbad or cross the village, following the signs towards Lake Hallstatt.

At first, hikers and cyclists share the path.
The hiking trail now leads between the lake and the railway along meadows and sparse forests until after approx. 1 hour you reach the Uferwirt Seeraunzn reached. It is worth taking a break here and enjoying the regional delicacies.
 
After the Uferwirt Seeraunzn the trail continues for around two kilometres separately. A short distance before the suspension bridge, the paths merge again.

We ask for mutual consideration between hikers and cyclists.

We follow the path along the lake and enjoy the lake landscape characterised by glacial ice and the imposing mountain backdrop. After around 45 minutes, we reach the Hängebrücke zum Wehrgraben - the deepest point of the lake at around 125 metres.
 
We then reach the Hallstatt railway station - the highest point of the hike at 520 metres. There are 2 options here: follow the path towards Obertraun or take the ferry a detour to the World Heritage Site Hallstatt.
 
We follow the path to the end point of the hike to Obertraun and reach the village near the strandbad approx. 5 minutes' walk from Obertraun train station. From here you can return by train or walk back the same way. In summer, you can take the boat back to Steeg. There is also the option to hike on to Hallstatt.

The path of many possibilities

The fifth largest lake in the Salzkammergut invites you to swim and linger in summer. In addition to the beach baths in Untersee and Obertraun, there are free accessible bathing stations and benches to relax on along the Ostuferwanderweg hiking trail.
 
We also highly recommend a boat trip on Lake Hallstatt. Either from the Hallstatt train station to the World Heritage town of Hallstatt or from Obertraun to Hallstatt or Steeg/Untersee.
 
Aspecial highlight along the Ostuferwanderweg trail is the Lindwurm - the symbolic animal of Bad Goisern's history. The Lindwurm stands outside the village of Untersee along the hiking trail and is one of the most photographed motifs on the hiking trail.

Desire for more hikes?

The Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut entices you with the most beautiful hikes. Another family-friendly hike awaits you, for example along the Traun river at Traunreiterweg.
 
You can find more recommendations in our Overview of all hiking trails in the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region.

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