Autumn Holiday in Flachau: Hike, Bike & Explore Salzburger Land
Active Autumn in Flachau
Golden, peaceful, and all yours. At the family-run Hotel Schützenhof in Flachau-Reitdorf, your hiking and biking adventures through the Salzburger Sportwelt begin right at your doorstep — giving you the entire region to explore.
Cool mornings, clear views, and warm afternoons — autumn in the Salzburger Land offers the perfect conditions to fuel your outdoor passion.
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Hiking & Mountaineering
From gentle scenic walks to challenging via ferratas — well-marked hiking trails for every pace, paired with cozy mountain hut stops along the way.
→ THEMED HIKING TRAILS
→ GUIDED TOURS
→ CABLE CARS & MOUNTAIN LIFTS
Leisure Biking & E-Biking
Explore the region effortlessly on an e-bike — with the Enns Cycle Path right at your doorstep, smooth alpine trails, and panoramic views without the strenuous climbs.
→FAMILY-FRIENDLY CYCLE PATHS
→ E-BIKE CHARGING STATIONS
→ ON-SITE BIKE RENTAL
Excursions & Sightseeing
The region’s most beautiful excursion destinations are all within easy reach for a day trip.
→ HALLSTADT & SALZKAMMERGUT
→ GROSSGLOCKNER HOCHALPENSTRASSE
→ STADT SALZBURG
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At a Glance
From neighboring alpine huts to the High Alpine Road — tap any destination for details and distances. Perfect for a quick check while on the go.
Why Autumn in Flachau
Why an Autumn Holiday in Flachau is Worth It
Cattle drive, craft markets, authentic countryside life — Flachau shows its most genuine side.
Hiking routes & trails with zero queues — just you, the forest, and the mountain air.
In rund 50 Minuten in der Altstadt ideal für einen Stadtbummel zwischendurch.
Excursion Destinations Around Schützenhof in Flachau
One of Europe’s most impressive gorges — walkways lead you deep between steep rock faces, accompanied by the roar of rushing water.
The largest ice cave in the world — perfectly combined with a visit to Hohenwerfen Castle, and a reliable destination for overcast September days.
One of Austria’s most striking castles, perched high above the Salzach Valley — featuring falconry demonstrations and sweeping views as far as the Tennengebirge mountains.
One of Austria’s finest viewpoints, offering sweeping views of over 300 Alpine peaks — accessible on foot, by car, or by e-bike up to 1,800 meters.
Suspension bridge, Stairway to Nothingness, and glacier views at over 2,700 meters — a day trip that will linger in your memory.
Arguably Austria’s most photographed village, picturesquely situated on Lake Hallstatt — with significantly fewer crowds in autumn than in summer.
Perched at 1,834 meters above Berchtesgaden, offering panoramic views stretching all the way to the Watzmann. Access is by specialized buses departing from the Obersalzberg parking area.
The quieter alternative to the Liechtensteinklamm gorge — wilder, more pristine, with spectacular wooden walkways and caves, without the large crowds.
Lake Zell invites you for a stroll, while the glacier cable car up to the Kitzsteinhorn offers panoramic views reaching all the way to the Großglockner — a day trip featuring a mountain lake and high alpine peaks all in one.
Austria’s highest waterfalls (380 m total drop) in the Hohe Tauern National Park — perfect for a full day trip, with the drive over the being an experience in itself.
Bauernherbst in Flachau:
Tradition, Festivities & Cattle Drive
Mid to Late September
Bauernherbst Feste
In neighboring communities such as Wagrain, Altenmarkt, or Filzmoos, traditional autumn festivals take place almost every week — featuring live folk music, craft markets, freshly baked farmer’s doughnuts (Bauernkrapfen), and traditional costume parades.
Mid-September
Cattle Drive (Almabtrieb)
Festively decorated cattle are driven down from the alpine pastures into the valley to the sound of ringing cowbells — a wonderful experience for families and anyone wishing to experience local culture firsthand.
Regional Cuisine at Schützenhof: Flavors of Autumn
Fresh from the kitchen, straight to your table — traditional cuisine, just the way you love it.
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From Local Forests
Locally sourced venison and deer, refined with culinary craft — autumn cuisine in its purest form.
In All Its Facets
From creamy soup to roasted pumpkin seed oil — pumpkin presented just the way autumn intended.
Fresh from the Forest
Straight from the forest to your plate — pure seasonality without shortcuts.
A favorite among our guests for years
The Wild Game Specialty Days: A Schützenhof Tradition
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From Local Forests
Every autumn, we invite you to our Wild Game Specialty Days in our à la carte restaurant — a cherished annual tradition that locals eagerly look forward to every year. Game from local forests, a specially curated gourmet menu, and the serene tranquility of the Salzburg mountains are, for many, an essential part of the autumn season.
As part of our "Autumn & Game" package, you can now experience this tradition firsthand as our hotel guest.
