Lammertal: Natural Forest and Hiking Trails

Lammertal lies at the foot of the Tennengebirge. Well-signposted trails provide a starting point for high-alpine mountain tours and other hikes; there are more than 300 marked hiking trails in total. If you are looking for a hotel in Lammertal, hiking is therefore a specific focus for planning your trip—from individual trails to tours with an alpine connection.

Natural forest and distinctive trees

The Lammertaler Urwald is a natural forest reserve covering about 10 hectares. Fir, spruce, beech and larch trees grow in a largely unspoiled environment. The “Lammertaler Wächter” is a fir tree about 48 metres tall and around 300 years old. This means that different aspects of nature take centre stage: the forest reserve with its several tree species, and a single tree about 48 metres tall and around 300 years old. If nature matters more to you than a single route when choosing your trip, these features offer a suitable point of interest.

Hiking trails with different routes

The trails described here differ in their routes. The “Almengenusstour” starts at the Lammertaler Hof car park in the Lammertal district and passes the Lammertaler fishponds near the source of the Lammer. You can also walk around the source of the Lammer on the Lammertaler circular trail. The “Weg der Naturwunder” connects the centre of Sankt Martin am Tennengebirge with the Lammertal district. This gives you a choice of different types of route: one starting at a named car park, a circuit around the river’s source, and a connection between the town centre and a district.

The Almengenusstour also has a culinary aspect: many cheese specialities from Sennerin Marianne’s own organic farm cheese dairy are offered along the tour. Hut services may vary by season, so check which options are relevant to your visit before planning. Local trail conditions can also change, so check them before setting out.

Cycling and other tours

The “Salzburger Almentour” is clearly defined as a multi-day cycling trip: the mountain bike route leads from Lammertal to the Salzkammergut, is planned for three days and covers a total of 147 kilometres and 4,170 metres of elevation gain. This combination of duration, distance and elevation gain makes it a different kind of planning option from individual hikes in Lammertal. The “Panorama-Route” also starts in Sankt Martin am Tennengebirge: it follows the road towards Lungötz and then runs alongside the Lammer; its stated length is 13.0 kilometres.

Water activities and getting here

Water activities are also among the options in Lammertal. White-water trips pass through narrow gorges and romantically rugged ravines. A white-water trip on the Lammer goes downstream; participants wear a wetsuit, helmet, neoprene shoes and fins. If you are planning this activity, check the providers and availability before booking. Fishing is possible at the Lammertaler fishponds; details of use may vary by season. This is particularly relevant to your planning if fishing is to be a regular part of your stay.

Regular bus and train services connect Lammertal in all directions. Check the timetables for your specific journey. Local businesses offer sightseeing trips; contact them for details of their respective services.

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