We are traveling to Austria, spend 4 days to visit a dear friend in Innsbruck and then have about 5-6 days to travel in some beautiful mountainous area. We are in our 70s, can walk 2-3 miles, maximum 4 miles at a stretch on preferably level walks, (a little slope is ok.) Since both Zell am See area and Val Gardena area in the Dolomites is about 2-3 hours by train or car, and both seem to have beautiful mountains, we would like some input about which area and place to choose from these two options. Are there cable cars to go up the mountains and then walk on a relatively flat trails that we can walk in both places?
I am considering Zell am See because I can see Krimml Falls which is a short train ride from Zel am See. I have heard of a beautiful trail up to the falls and would love to go there.
And I have also heard a lot about walking in and around St. Kristina, surrounded by mountains in Val Gardena in the Dolomites .
Or any other completely different area near Saltzburg will also be ok too..
Can you please suggest a quiet village setting to relax and walk surrounded by beautiful scenery? Please write at your earliest convenience since we need to make reservations before leaving on September 5th, just 2 weeks away. We appreciate your help in choosing a beautiful place.