Summer holiday in Forstau
Hiking, mountain biking etc. in the picturesque mountain landscape in the region
Hike through gentle alpine pasture area to a hut or conquer a mountain peak with panoramic views? Out and about on the various routes on a mountain bike or on horseback through the scenic countryside around Forstau? No matter what you prefer, one thing’s for sure – your summer holiday in Forstau will be unforgettable. The neighbouring resorts extend the leisure activities available with golf, tennis, swimming etc. You chosen activities are can easily be reached from the Hotel and Gasthof Forstauerwirt.
Hiking & mountain climbing in Forstau
- Varied hikes through the impressive mountain countryside around Forstau
- Lovely alpine hut hikes in the Forstau Valley: Vögeialm, Oberhütte am Oberhüttensee, Fageralm/Trinkeralm
- Themed paths, such as the Kneipp path & healing herb trail
- Forsti’s Fitness Path with 12 fitness stations made of wood in 3 ability levels
- Leonhard Pilgrimage Trail & Salzburger Almenweg (350 km long, past 120 alpine huts) leads through Forstau
- Large variety of mountain & climbing tours for experienced climbers in the region, e.g. on the Dachstein
Hiking advantage at the Hotel & Gasthof Forstauerwirt
- The Forstauerwirt lies right on the Leonhard Pilgrimage Trail from St. Koloman to St. Michael im Lungau
- Start of a number of circular walks (fitness path, stream path…) from the hotel
Mountain biking, e-biking & cycling
- Varied trails for mountain bikers & e-bikers: varying levels of difficulty, approx. 250 km in length in the region
- Stoneman Taurista – new from July 2018: MTB trail of 123 km in length & over 4,500 elev. gain in the Salzburger Sportwelt
- Pleasure cycling along the Enns Cycle Path (from Flachauwinkl to Enns in upper Austria)
- Guided tours for varying ability levels at TauernBikeTours in Radstadt
- Bike rental from the local sports shops
Golf, crazy golf & tennis in the region
- Golf Club Radstadt: 18 hole championship course & 9 hole compact course, covered driving range, club restaurant, worldwide one-and-only golf cable car “Birdie-Jet”, courses for every ability levels at the Golf Academy in Radstadt
- GCC Dachstein-Tauern: 18 hole course, driving range, club house with restaurant, seal of approval "Leading Golf Courses Austria“
- Play tennis: 7 courts plus crazy golf course at the Radstadt sports centre
Swimming & other activities
- Adventure Pool in Schladming: indoor pool with slide, swimming lanes, toddlers' pool etc. plus solar heated outdoor pool with wide slide, play stream…
- Alpine outdoor pool in Radstadt: 2 swimming pools, toddlers' pool, 40 m long giant slide, sunbathing area…
- Relaxation & spa in the Adventure Thermal Spa Amadé in Altenmarkt im Pongau
- Dachstein-Tauern Trek: 160 km long network of bridle paths in der Salzburger Sportwelt (between 850 & 2,000 m altitude)
- Action & adventure sports in in the region: e.g. rafting, canyoning, kayaking, mountain go-kart, paragliding etc.