2-Night Scenic Road Trip and Easy Hiking in the Austrian Alps from Pardubice, Czech Republic

Day 1: Drive & Easy Hike

Pardubice, Czech Republic to Gesäuse National Park, Austria on June 23, 2025

8:00am

Departure from Pardubice

Begin your scenic drive from Pardubice to Gesäuse National Park in Austria, which will take approximately 4.5 hours. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you move south towards the Alps.
EUR0, 4h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at Gasthof Kreuzwirt

Stop for a traditional Austrian lunch at Gasthof Kreuzwirt near Gesäuse. They serve hearty meals such as schnitzel and local specialties, ideal to fuel your hike.
EUR15-20, 1h

2:00pm

Easy Hike: Wasserlochklamm Trail

Explore the Wasserlochklamm trail, a gentle and scenic hike approximately 3.5 km long with spectacular rock formations and water features, suitable for easy hiking.
EUR0, 2h

4:30pm

Enjoy Scenic Views at Hesshütte

Visit Hesshütte, a mountain hut offering panoramic views of the Gesäuse massif, perfect for relaxing and photography.
EUR0, 1h

6:00pm

Park and Sleep in Your Car at Parking Area

Use one of the designated parking areas near Gesäuse National Park where overnight car camping is allowed, providing a unique wilderness experience.
EUR0, Overnight
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Day 2: Sightseeing & Easy Hiking

Gesäuse National Park to Hallstatt, Austria on June 24, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Heike

Enjoy breakfast at Café Heike in Admont, serving fresh pastries and coffee, to start your day fresh before heading out to Hallstatt.
EUR8-12, 1h

9:30am

Drive to Hallstatt

Take a scenic 3-hour drive to Hallstatt, one of Austria’s most charming lakeside villages nestled in the Alps.
EUR0, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Gasthof Zauner

Have lunch at Gasthof Zauner in Hallstatt, situated by the lake, offering fresh fish dishes and Austrian classics.
EUR15-25, 1h

2:00pm

Hallstatt Village Walk & Skywalk

Stroll through the UNESCO-listed village, admire the 16th-century buildings and visit the famous Hallstatt Skywalk for breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and mountains.
EUR5 for Skywalk entrance, 2h

4:30pm

Easy Hike to Waldbachstrub Waterfall

Take a short, easy hike to the nearby Waldbachstrub Waterfall, a serene natural spot less than 3 km from the village center.
EUR0, 1.5h

6:30pm

Dinner at Restaurant im Seehotel Grüner Baum

Enjoy an alpine dinner at this lakeside restaurant known for Austrian cuisine and beautiful sunset views over Hallstatt lake.
EUR20-30, 1.5h

8:30pm

Sleep overnight in your car near Hallstatt

Find a designated parking area or campsite where overnight car camping is allowed near Hallstatt for your second night.
EUR0, Overnight
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Day 3: Return Drive

Hallstatt to Pardubice, Czech Republic on June 25, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast by the Lake

Grab a quick breakfast at a local bakery in Hallstatt to enjoy lakeside views before departing.
EUR6-10, 45m

9:00am

Drive back to Pardubice

Begin your return journey to Pardubice, costing about a 5-hour drive through scenic countryside, reflecting on your alpine adventure.
EUR0, 5h

2:00pm

Arrival in Pardubice

Arrive back in Pardubice with great memories of your easy hikes, alpine lakes, and scenic drives through the Austrian Alps.
EUR0, End of trip
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