Hiking & lake excursions
THE SUMMIT OF ENJOYMENT
3 REGIONS. ENDLESS HIKING PLEASURE.
Embrace relaxation step by step. Surrounded by pristine nature. Notice how your thoughts come to rest. There are wonderful hiking and trekking trails all around the IMLAUER Hotel Schloss Pichlarn! The three most beautiful regions of Styria also have challenging tours and fixed-rope routes in store for you.
The Styrian Ennstal lures with its varied nature right on the doorstep of your 5-star resort. The Planneralm, for example, is ideal for a (half) day trip. The dark blue Plannersee at almost 1,800 metres above sea level is a popular place for swimming in summer. The municipality of Donnersbach is known for its eponymous gorge. The Donnersbachklamm nestles picturesquely in the northern slopes of the Rottenmanner and Wölzer Tauern in the Ennstal. A walk through the wild gorge is an experience that you will never forget.
Gesäuse
With a total of 500 km of hiking trails
in the region
Schladming-Dachstein
With 3,000 hiking tours of various lengths
and numerous via ferratas
Ausseerland-Salzkammergut
With picturesque lakes, numerous via ferratas
and 79 hiking tours of various lengths
Ennstal, Schladming-Dachstein or Ausseerland?
Spending your holiday at the IMLAUER Hotel Schloss Pichlarn, you will also benefit from its proximity to the Gesäuse National Park in the Schladming-Dachstein region and the world-famous Ausseerland in the Styrian Salzkammergut. There are over 3,000 different hiking tours and fixed-rope routes to explore & lake excursions, offering numerous possibilities both for beginners and for more experienced mountaineers. offering numerous possibilities both for beginners, more experienced mountaineers and all who love to jump into the cool water.
Pleasure hikes over hill and dale, experiencing the joy of reaching the summit, roaming through adventurous gorges and marvelling at the unique beauty of nature. Welcome to hiking happiness!
COMFORTABLE HIKING
DIRECTLY AT IMLAUER HOTEL SCHLOSS PICHLARN
Photo © Happy Highlands, Lämmerer-Wagner family
Hiking with mountain pakas
Let yourself be enchanted by the gentle and fluffy mountain alpacas on a guided hike and enjoy the wonderful nature and tranquillity of the Donnersbach Valley.
When: every Tuesday at 2.00 pm
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Hike: approx. 35 minutes
Please register at reception.
Photo © Bio-Erlebnis-Bauernhof Bochsbichler family
Cuddling with the Happy Highlands
A fascinating encounter with the Lämmerer-Wagner family’s Highland cattle. During a gentle approach to the animals, you will learn everything you need to know and can stroke and even cuddle the Happy Highlands.
When: on request
Duration: approx. 75 – 90 minutes
Please register at reception.
Hiking experiences
Exclusive & individual
Discover the breathtaking mountain world around the IMLAUER Hotel Schloss Pichlarn with the experienced hiking guide Laura Stumpp. As a passionate nature lover and certified mountain hiking guide, she will take you on unforgettable tours in the Schladming-Dachstein region. Whether it’s a leisurely leisurely hike, a mindful nature experience or a challenging summit tour – Laura designs each hike individually according to your wishes and your pace.
Let yourself be infected by their enthusiasm for nature and enjoy moments of deceleration and relaxation. Explore hidden paths, enjoy spectacular views and recharge your batteries in the middle of the Styrian Alps. On request and subject to availability, you can book Laura Stumpp for a private hike directly via her website. Treat yourself to a special break and experience the nature around Pichlarn with all your senses!
To picturesque lakes
and off into the cool water
Photo: Tanya Shami
Lake Putterersee
Only 5 minutes away by car, a natural jewel awaits: Lake Putterersee. It is the warmest alpine moor lake in Styria. The large sunbathing lawn invites you to soak up the sun, while the view sweeps over the idyllic landscape.
Distance to the hotel: 4 km (5 minutes by car)
Photo: TVB Ausseerland Salzkammergut, Karl Grieshofer
Lake Grundlsee
Lake Grundlsee, with an area of five square kilometers, is the largest lake in Styria and is therefore also known as the “Styrian Sea”.
There are numerous bathing spots along the lake shore where you can enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear water.
Distance to the hotel: 33 km (32 minutes by car)
Stunning views
& new perspectives
