Mattsee is a picturesque community in the district of Salzburg-Umgebung in Austria. It is located on the lake of the same name and offers hiking enthusiasts numerous opportunities to explore the region's breathtaking landscape.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Mattsee
Hiking Trail
· Salzburg Lake District
Mattsee east shore spring hike
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
8.5 km
2:00 h
92 m
92 m
In the heart of Flachgau in the Salzburger Seenland lies the beautiful town of Mattsee on the shore of the lake of the same name. This short and easy hike leads along the eastern shore and is suitable for all ages. The route is doable year-round and particularly beautiful in spring with the beginning bloom.
Hiking Trail
· Salzburg Lake District
From Mattsee to Buchberg
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Difficulty
moderate
6.6 km
2:00 h
350 m
350 m
This pleasure route takes us from Mattsee up to the 801 m high Buchberg, one of the most impressive viewing mountains in the Salzburger Seenland.
Hiking Trail
· Schleedorf
From Wallersee to Obertrumersee
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.1 km
3:45 h
324 m
319 m
THE GENTLE HIKING REGION IS FULL OF SURPRISES: THE BREATHTAKING TIEFSTEINKLAMM, THE SCENIC BUCHBERG, NOBLE MUSHROOMS FROM SCHLEEDORF, AND FOOTBALL GOLF IN OBERTRUM.
Hiking Trail
· Mattsee
From Schleedorf past the Egelseen and over the Buchberg to Mattsee
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.3 km
2:00 h
212 m
344 m
Focused watching on and beside the paths is required: first in the bird paradise Egelseen and then on the wild vegetable path, which has Buchberg as its destination.
Hiking Trail
· Salzburg Lake District
From Mattsee to Obertrum
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
9.7 km
2:45 h
158 m
158 m
The all-weather suitable, appealing route at any time of the year between the two picturesque towns circles the Buchberg on the east side.
Hiking Trail
· Mattsee
Around the Mattsee
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
12.7 km
3:15 h
103 m
103 m
A DREAMLIKE CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE LAKE FOR SWIMMING, SIGHTSEEING, AND FALLING IN LOVE.
Hiking Trail
· Mattsee
From Neumarkt to Mattsee
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.1 km
4:00 h
342 m
379 m
FOR FRIENDS OF LONG CROSSINGS, THE EXCITING PATH FROM NEUMARKT TRAIN STATION OVER THE TANNBERG TO THE SUMMER RESORT TOWN MATTSEE IS DEFINITELY AN APPEALING UNDERTAKING.
Hiking Trail
· Mattsee
Tracing around Mattsee
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
7.3 km
2:30 h
187 m
187 m
FROM THE COLLEGIATE CHURCH IN MATTSEE TO THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE BUCHBERG. RETURN ALONG THE OBERTRUM LAKE WITH A DETOUR TO THE ROMANTIC WARTBERG CHAPEL.
Hiking Trail
· Grabensee
Grabensee circular tour near Zellhof
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.3 km
2:10 h
35 m
28 m
This relaxed hike leads through forests, meadows and lakeshores to the most beautiful views of the Trumer Lakes.
Hiking Trail
· Innviertel
Salzburg North - South, Stage 1
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
29.9 km
5:30 h
633 m
601 m
From the northernmost to the southernmost point in the state of Salzburg in several stages, ideally following the direct straight connection between these two points.
Stage 1: from Michaelbeuern, Thalhausen to Eugendorf, Wiesnerhäusl bus stop
The geographical location of Mattsee makes it an ideal starting point for hikes. The municipality is located between Lake Obertrum and Lake Graben, nestled in rolling hills and green meadows. This idyllic setting literally invites you to go hiking.
There are many beautiful hiking tours in Mattsee and its surroundings. One popular route leads along the shore of Lake Mattsee, past small bays and magnificent viewpoints of the lake. Here you can not only enjoy the beauty of nature, but also admire historically significant buildings such as Mattsee Castle.
Another highlight is the trail to the pilgrimage church of Maria Plain, which towers high above Salzburg. This tour not only offers spectacular views of the city and its surrounding landscape, but also an insight into the religious history of the region.
For families with children, the themed hiking trail "In the Footsteps of the Celts" is particularly suitable. This circular trail leads through wooded areas and past interesting stations on the subject of Celtic culture. Children can learn through play and have fun at the same time.
The best seasons for hiking in Mattsee are spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful colours. In spring, numerous flowers and plants are in bloom, while autumn creates a particularly picturesque atmosphere with its colourful deciduous forests.
Overall, Mattsee offers hiking enthusiasts a wide variety of options. Whether along the lake, to historic buildings or on themed circular trails - everyone will find the right route for them here. The idyllic landscape and the diverse tourist attractions make hiking in Mattsee an unforgettable experience.
There are many beautiful hiking tours in Mattsee and its surroundings. One popular route leads along the shore of Lake Mattsee, past small bays and magnificent viewpoints of the lake. Here you can not only enjoy the beauty of nature, but also admire historically significant buildings such as Mattsee Castle.
Another highlight is the trail to the pilgrimage church of Maria Plain, which towers high above Salzburg. This tour not only offers spectacular views of the city and its surrounding landscape, but also an insight into the religious history of the region.
For families with children, the themed hiking trail "In the Footsteps of the Celts" is particularly suitable. This circular trail leads through wooded areas and past interesting stations on the subject of Celtic culture. Children can learn through play and have fun at the same time.
The best seasons for hiking in Mattsee are spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful colours. In spring, numerous flowers and plants are in bloom, while autumn creates a particularly picturesque atmosphere with its colourful deciduous forests.
Overall, Mattsee offers hiking enthusiasts a wide variety of options. Whether along the lake, to historic buildings or on themed circular trails - everyone will find the right route for them here. The idyllic landscape and the diverse tourist attractions make hiking in Mattsee an unforgettable experience.
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