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Hiking and spa holiday in Austria: the complete guide to your mountain escape
Hiking and wellness are among the most popular holiday combinations in Austria: active in the mountains during the day, relaxing in the spa in the evening. But what really matters when choosing the right region and wellness hotel, and what does a successful hiking and spa holiday actually look like? This guide gives you the answers and shows why Salzburger Land is ideal for exactly this kind of holiday.
Why hiking and spa are the perfect combination
Hiking and wellness complement each other because they enhance one another. Physical activity in the mountains challenges the muscles and circulation, while sauna, pool and massage afterwards support regeneration. Those who only hike collect kilometres. Those who combine hiking with wellness collect true relaxation. It is precisely this interplay of effort and conscious recovery that makes a hiking holiday with spa in Austria so popular.
Bike, Hike & Wellness
Step by step through the Valley of Alpine Pastures. High up to countless summits. And with the unique Relax by ness, leave the rush behind and clear your mind.
The best region for a hiking and spa holiday: the Grossarl Valley in Salzburger Land
For a successful hiking and spa holiday in Austria, two things are needed in one place: a well developed hiking region and a hotel with a spacious spa offer. The Grossarl Valley in Salzburger Land, known as the Valley of Alpine Pastures, offers both. As the first region in Salzburg to receive the Austrian Hiking Quality Seal, it offers well signposted routes for beginners and experienced mountain lovers, surrounded by the Hohe Tauern.
What makes a good wellness hotel in the Austrian mountains?
- Direct access to hiking trails: tours ideally start right outside the hotel door, without needing a transfer
- Spacious spa area: pools, sauna world and quiet relaxation areas for real regeneration after your tour
- Peaceful natural location: away from traffic and bustle, with mountain views instead of concrete
- Cuisine with regional products: energy for the next tour and pleasure in the evening
- Guided tours and expert knowledge: ideal for guests who do not want to explore the region on their own
The Nesslerhof in the Grossarl Valley: your hiking and wellness hotel in the mountains
This is exactly the rhythm you will find at the Nesslerhof in Grossarl, Salzburger Land. Mountain summer in the Grossarl Valley is an invitation to everyone who wants to experience unique moments close to the Hohe Tauern and enjoy the combination of hiking, cycling and wellness.
Numerous hiking and bike tours start right outside the hotel door, in a region awarded the Austrian Hiking Quality Seal:
- Hiking trails starting from the hotel
- First region in Salzburg awarded the Austrian Hiking Quality Seal
- Well signposted routes with information on difficulty level and walking time
- Ideal for beginners and experienced mountain lovers
Water and sauna as a regeneration reset
After hiking or biking, the most beautiful transition begins at the Nesslerhof: into the water, out of your head. In summer, the 25 metre outdoor pool becomes a panoramic lane, while the natural swimming pond offers refreshing cooling. Afterwards, tiredness and tension gently dissolve in the sauna world with event sauna, stone pine sauna and reclaimed wood outdoor sauna.
Living Garden: your summer living room in the open air
In summer, the Living Garden is the heart of the hotel for everyone who wants to be outside without having to do anything. A spacious spa garden for reading, dozing, sunbathing and walking barefoot, complemented by the Living Garden Bar with light snacks and fresh drinks.
Guests who do not want to explore the mountains on their own can join the Berg Gesund programme. Certified hiking guides accompany you from mid May to October to the most beautiful destinations around the Nesslerhof, from relaxed themed hikes to demanding high alpine tours.
