Active holiday at Johannesbad Hotel St. Georg

Hiking & Biking

The Gasteinertal is always worth a visit in summer. Here, relaxation seekers as well as families and active vacationers will find their favorite offer. Our 4-star Hotel St. Georg right in the popular vacation resort of Bad Hofgastein is the cherry on top of your perfect summer vacation.

Summer in the mountains lacks nothing when it comes to appeal. In Salzburg’s Gastein valley, vacationers can enjoy the beauty of such a diverse, active region to its fullest. If you like to hike or bike, you can’t miss out on exploring Gastein. The pristine nature of the Hohe Tauern National Park can’t be beat in terms of beauty.

A network of 350 km of hiking trails from easy walks to challenging alpine climbs awaits mountain enthusiasts. Hikers can start their tours directly at Hotel St. Georg.

If you ask experts where the most beautiful spot is, you will unanimously receive the same answer: the Spiegelsee. The natural scenery at the romantic lake is simply stunning. If you prefer to be out and about on 2 wheels, you will find the ideal conditions for cycling and mountain biking in the Gasteinertal.

Aktiv und Sommerurlaub Johannesbad Hotel St. Georg in Bad Hofgastein

Familienurlaub im Johannesbad Hotel St. Georg in Bad Hofgastein

Family time

Gastein brings excitement and adventure to your family vacation

Exciting family hiking trails such as the enchanting stone pine trail on the Graukogel are fun for the whole family. At the hill farms, children can watch the farmers bake bread or learn how delicious donuts are made from scratch.

A must for families is the large playground at the Schlossalm. The slackline, giant trampoline, climbing rocks, and much more provide tons of adventure. In Bad Gastein, the Flying Fox above the waterfall attracts brave guests.

Our offer FAMILY TIME – a bonus for families: 2 children up to 11 yrs. old stay for free (with 2 full-paying adults) and a restaurant voucher is included. Table tennis and billiards in the hotel prevent boredom.

Our recommendation for your vacation with us: the Salzburger Land Card including over 180 experiences (01.05. - 26.10.) (even with a bad weather program) – available for a fee at the reception desk.

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Wander- und Sommerurlaub im Johannesbad Hotel St. Georg in Bad Hofgastein

EXPLORE THE GASTEIN VALLEY

The Gasteinertal is a true paradise especially for hiking fans

Over 350 km of hiking tours and nature trails offer insight into the flora and fauna of the impressive alpine world. In the Hohe Tauern National Park, nature can grow and blossom undisturbed. The Speigelsee boasts a particularly beautiful landscape.

Explore the charming surroundings on extended hikes and enjoy stunning views. You can start your hiking tour directly from the hotel.

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Aktivurlaub und Sommerurlaub in Bad Hofgastein im Johannesbad Hotel St. Georg

Cycling & (E-)biking

Attention all active vacationers! Gastein is a paradise for vacation days spent on 2 wheels!

Gastein offers pure diversity for mountain bikers, e-bikers, and cyclists, because the landscape includes all altitudes and difficulty levels and is therefore at the top of the list for all bikers. Long, straight rides for leisurely cyclists and summits to conquer in the mountains for mountain bikers – with such route diversity, everyone will find what they’re looking for in the Gasteinertal. The lift in Dorfgastein will take bikers and their bikes up to the summit station.

A stage of the Alpe-Adria bike trail leads through Gastein. Racing cyclists can ride like the wind from Böckstein to Dorfgastein and on the uphill route to the Bertahof, you will find only the brave who are quite confident of their abilities.

Whether uphill, downhill, family tours, e-bike experiences, or road biking fun – everyone iwll find their favorite route in Gastein.

In the hotel you can rent city bikes and at the bike rental in town you can rent mountains bikes as well as e-bikes.

Nordic Walking

Nordic walking fans will find a new route through the Gasteinertal every day

The number of routes for your tours in the Gasteinertal is seemingly endless. Across the entire valley, along rugged mountain streams, and past the large waterfall – from vast plains to challenging mountain tours – the selection is huge. Enjoy the healthy mountain air, the fascinating view and the magnificent nature of Gastein.

And of course you can’t forget about the cherry on top: a stop for delicious refreshments at one of the beautiful hill farms or alpine inns. A cool refreshment on the sunny terrace is the best reward.

Nordic walking poles are available to rent from us

Golfurlaub Johannesbad Hotel St. Georg in Bad Hofgastein

Golf paradiese

Alpine golf in impressive mountain scenery!

Golfers will love the 18-hole golf course in Gastein. A variety of holes on slopes and hills will make your golf experience full of excitement. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, the well-manicured fairways in Gastein are a true enjoyment.

The golf course is included in the Golf Alpin Card!

We are a golf partner hotel, and you will receive a 25% discount on your green fee!

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Aktivurlaub und Sommerurlaub im Johannesbad Hotel St. Georg in Bad Hofgastein

Active & much more

Be active in Gastein – with a diverse, multifaceted program

Gastein has so many facets and offers tons of adventure. There is no time for boredom here!

Gastein climbing world

Swimming (2 spas and the Solarbad Dorfgastein)

Horseback riding: find true happiness on the saddle of a horse

Archery: an experience for young & old

Paragliding: flying high, an unforgettable experience

Flying Waters: for action fans

Mini golf in Bad Hofgastein & adventure golf on artificial turf in Bruck

Fishing (also fly fishing)

Horse-drawn carriage ride: an experience for young & old

Panning for gold – gold rush

Rafting: pure adrenaline

Culture, concerts, & history: an entertaining program in the valley

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More events in Gastein

Urlaub im Salzburger Land im Johannesbad Hotel St. Georg

Gastein: in the middle of Salzburger Land

Exciting day excursions and adventure tours in Salzburger Land are a highlight of a vacation in Gastein.

Spectacular natural wonders, history experiences, cultural insights, and family adventure - Salzburger Land serves up a variety of worthy excursions for vacationers. You will find a small excerpt from the top of the list here:

Boat tour on Lake Zell (ca. 40 km)

Krimml waterfalls (ca. 90 km)

Kaprun reservoir (ca. 50 km)

Liechtenstein gorge St. Johann (ca. 25 km)

Kitzlochklamm gorge Taxenbach (ca. 25 km)

Großglockner high alpin road (ca. 50 km)

Wildlife park & adventure park in Ferleiten (ca. 40 km)

Zoo Salzburg (ca. 90 km)

Salzburg city (ca. 90 km)

Hellbrunn Palace & trick fountains (ca. 90 km)

National park worlds Mittersill (ca. 70 km)

Salzwelten Hallein (ca. 80 km)

Cable car and Ice cave in Werfen (ca. 50 km)

Our recommendations for your vacation here with us:

The Salzburger Land Card with over 180 experiences (01.05. - 26.10.) (also with a bad weather program) – is available at the reception desk for a fee. Or you can simply book our offer "Adventure Week" and we will gift you with the Salzburger Land Card.

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Tool for tours

Contwise map Gastein

Contwise Maps is an interactive map with a clear presentation of current & quality-tested content in a high-resolution map base.

For our region, all tours in the topics hiking, bike, trail run, cross-country skiing, slope ski tours are displayed. The topics are continuously expanded.

The respective tours include a detailed description, pictures, maps and the possibility to share, download or print the route. download the GPX or KML files for smartphones and smartwatches.

In the future, the restaurants and shops with their opening hours will also be inserted and the bus stops with the current departure times of the various lines.

Get an idea of this great tool: maps.gastein.com. Here you can also print directly desired hiking routes or send as a link by mail.