Hiking routes & mountain tours

Starting point: Padinger Alm car park in Bad Reichenhall
Car park: Nonn 79, 83435 Bad Reichenhall

• Starting point: 670 m
• Destination: Zwiesel 1782 m
• Difference in altitude: 1112 m
• Total walking time: 6 hours
• Total route length: 15 km

If you are looking for a challenging tour, the hike to the Zwieselalm could be an attractive tour for you. You start in Bad Reichenhall at the Padinger Alm car park, where you keep left through the forest in the direction of Listsee. After the forest, you join the Listseestraße and keep right towards the lake. The route then follows the forest road uphill to the Muliweg and on to the Zwieselalm with its stunning views. If you still haven't had enough, continue along a narrow path, first to the Zennokopf and then to the Zwiesel, which offers a marvellous panoramic view. The descent is along the same path back to the car park.

Tour: Salzburger Hochthron from Marktschellenberg via the Toni Lenz Hütte and the Tomas Eder Steig with gondola valley ride.

• Starting point: Passthurm car park 480 m
• Destination: Salzburger Hochthron 1853 m
• Difference in altitude: 1373 m
• Total walking time: approx. 5 - 6 hours
• Total route length: 7 km

The hike, which takes between 5 and 6 hours, starts at the car park at the Schellenberg Pass Tower. At the beginning, the path climbs steeply uphill and leads through the forest above the Rothmannbach stream. After approx. 1 hour's walking time, the path joins a track. Even in spring, you may come across snow fields from time to time. Sturdy footwear is therefore highly recommended. In relatively steep serpentines, the path leads through rocky terrain to the Toni Lenz hut at 1411 metres, which you reach after another 1.5 hours. The next important point 15 minutes later is the Schellenberg ice cave, which can be visited every hour between 10 am and 4 pm from Whitsun to the end of October as part of a guided tour. The tour leads past the ice cave on the left until you join the Thomas Eder Steig. This initially leads slightly uphill and then leads steeply through several tunnels to the Mittagsscharte. Nomen is omen here, because even those who start early are usually not here until around midday. The route continues upwards in serpentines and through a mountain pine area to the ski run. The route then leads over some rocks from the south directly up to the Salzburger Hochthron. Finally done! Now it's time for a well-deserved stop at the Hochalm before taking the Untersberg cable car back down into the valley. Finally, there is a 45-minute walk from the valley station back to the car park.

Tour: Zeppezauerhaus from Glanegg via the Dopplersteig.
Car park: Rosittenstraße / Fürstenbrunn /5082

• Starting point: Glanegg 460 m
• Destination: Zeppezauerhaus 1663 m
• Difference in altitude: 1203 m
• Total walking time incl. descent: via Reitsteig - 6.5 hrs.
• Total route length: approx. 9 km

The Untersberg can be hiked via several routes. Our second suggestion for conquering Salzburg's local mountain is the tour via the Dopplersteig to the Zeppezauerhaus. This time we start in Glanegg. First, head from Grödig towards Fürstenbrunn, where you turn left onto a gravel path into the forest, keep left again at the bridge and follow the "Dopplersteig" sign. The trail is a tough one and delivers what it promises, namely double the effort. This means starting slowly, as it quickly becomes very steep and very strenuous. The route runs steadily uphill along the Rosittenbach stream. After three quarters of an hour's walking, the so-called "ladders to heaven" begin. The path then forks, with the left-hand path leading over the Schellenbergsattel, while the right-hand path leads to the Dopplerwand. There is a natural refreshment stop here and a small fountain invites you to drink. The route continues first in serpentines, then over wooden ladders and rock steps through the wall. You should definitely be free from giddiness here, as the route descends vertically. To ensure safety, this section of the route is equipped with a rope to hold on to throughout. Here, too, you are reminded to climb the steps and ladders slowly.

In the middle of the trail, you can take a break in a small cave. At the end of the Dopplersteig you come to the Reitsteig, which leads directly to the Zeppezauerhaus in 15 minutes.

You can either take the cable car down into the valley from Geiereck to St. Leonhard and the bus to Glanegg - or return on foot via the Reitsteig in around 3 hours over an almost infinite number of steps. Another nice alternative is to continue along the Arnoweg and hike via the Mittagsscharte and the Toni Lenz Hütte to Markt Schellenberg.

Tour: To the Hochstaufen via Steinerne Jäger
Starting point: Padinger Alm car park 670 m

• Destination: Hochstaufen 1771 m
• Difference in altitude: 1101 m
• Total walking time: 5 - 6 hours
• Total route length: 9 km

The challenging mountain tour over the Steinernen Jäger to the Hochstaufen requires surefootedness and a head for heights. The normal route via the Bartlmahd to the Hochstaufen also makes certain demands on the fitness of the climbers. The destination is the summit of the Hochstaufen, which lies at 1,750 metres, and the Reichenhaller Haus Alpine Club hut directly below it.
The route starts near the Rupertus Therme thermal baths in Kurfürstenstraße in Bad Reichenhall. Cross Loferer Straße and the Saalach and turn diagonally left onto a forest path. Continue past the Kurhaus and towards the hamlet of Berer. After the junction to Vocker, the path turns right and now zigzags steeply uphill to the Padingeralm. After the track, a smaller path follows, which you follow until you pass the Buchmahd and shortly afterwards reach the pass between the Hochstaufen and the Steinernen Jägern. Then continue right to the Hockeralm, but keep left along the stony ridge to the summit of the Hochstaufen.

After a short rest at the Reichenhaller Haus, continue along the ridge and then descend in a westerly direction, crossing a scree field. The route zigzags steeply downhill, over the Bartlmahd and along the scree field. At the lower end of the field, turn left onto a path that continues to descend, at the end of which you reach the road above the Padingeralm. Now return to the car park in the same way as the ascent, but in reverse order.

Please note: This tour requires surefootedness and a head for heights!

Car park: Public bathing area at Mondsee - Kienbergwand Landesstrasse
Tour: From Kreuzstein via Eisenauer Alm to Himmelpforte

• Starting point: Car park public bathing area Kienbergwand Landesstrasse 503 m
• Destination: Himmelspforte 1780 m
• Difference in altitude: 1277 m
• Total walking time: 6-7 hours
• Total route length: 13 km

Enjoy this beautiful and eventful hike in the Salzkammergut mountains in Salzburg. The first part to the Eisenauer Alm is not very demanding and already offers wonderful views over Lake Mondsee. From the Eisenauer Alm, the route heads into alpine terrain. Alpine experience is necessary.

The starting point is the car park at the public bathing area on Lake Mondsee. From there, the trail climbs a little steeper into the forest, where you will soon pass the Kreuzstein waterfall, the first highlight of the tour! The route then continues through the forest, over several small streams and a bridge construction to a hut, from where there is a wonderful view over Lake Mondsee. After a few minutes you reach the Eisenauer Alm with the Buchberghütte. This route is also suitable for children.

At the Eisenauer Alm, turn right across alpine meadows back into the forest and continue steeply uphill to a small lake. From there, the trail continues to the right under the Schafberg summit. The last section - the so-called Himmelspforte - is challenging: the steep and rocky path should only be tackled in dry weather. From the top of the Schafberg, there is another wonderful view over Lake Mondsee and Lake Wolfgangsee.

Please note: this tour requires surefootedness and a head for heights!

MARIA KIRCHENTAL

• Starting point // St. Martin bei Lofer car park
• Address // 5092 St. Martin bei Lofer
• Difference in altitude: 249 m
• Total walking time: 1.5 hours
• Total route length: 4.7 km
• Starting point: St. Martin bei Lofer 631 m
• Destination: Maria Kirchental pilgrimage church 880 m

The trail leads from the fire station in St. Martin bei Lofer through the village. Simply follow the signs. When you reach the toll booth, turn right and walk along the road for approx. 50 metres, then the hiking trail leads you along the stream up to Maria Kirchental. You will also find some pilgrimage plaques along the way, which tell you about the early days of Maria Kirchental.
Watch out: This tour is also possible with children! You can use the Kirchentalstraße with a pushchair.

GOLLINGER WATERFALL

• Starting point // Gollinger waterfall entrance
• Address // Wasserfallstraße 23, 5440 Golling
• Starting point: Gollinger Wasserfallstraße 502 m
• Destination: highest point of the waterfall 601 m
• Difference in altitude: 102 m
• Total walking time: 1 hour
• Total route length: 1.1 km

A forest path leads directly to the waterfall. Walk up the steps to the source of the waterfall. This popular natural spectacle is a great tip for a family outing!
Please note: This tour is also possible with children, but is not suitable for pushchairs.

WOLFSCHWANG FAMILY

• Starting point // Latschenwirt Großgmain
• Address // Buchhöhstraße 122, 5084 Großgmain
• Starting point: Latschenwirt 568m
• Destination: Wolfschwang 685m
• Difference in altitude: 120m
• Total walking time: 1.5 hours
• Total route length: 5.4km

Start at the car park of the Gasthof Latschenwirt, you always walk along the well-signposted forest path - you can also use the small forest paths on the left or right at any time and explore the forest quiz trail. You will always return to the normal route. You can make a stop at the Kneipp facility before continuing along the farm track towards Wolfschwang Alm. The final steps through the forest finally take you up to the alpine pasture with its stunning views.
Take care: This tour is also possible with children and pushchairs, in winter also with sledges!

GRUBERALM HINTERSEE

• Starting point // Lämmerbach Hintersee
• Address // Lämmerbach 49, 5324 Hintersee
• Starting point: Lämmerbach 819 m
• Destination: Gruberalm 1042 m
• Difference in altitude: 223 m
• Total walking time: 1.5 hours
• Total route length: 4.1 km

The path to the alpine pasture leads along the forest road through the forest, the turn-off to the Gruberalm is very well signposted, turn right here. After approx. 500 metres you can take the old path (be careful, it could be wet!) or continue along the forest road to the Gruberalm. After approx. 45 minutes you will reach the Gruberalm.
Take care: This tour is also possible with children and pushchairs!

HÖGL, JOHANNESHÖGL

• Starting point // Municipality of Wals
• Starting point: Wals 428 m
• Destination: Johanneshögl 697 m
• Difference in altitude: 280 m
• Total walking time: approx. 3 hours
• Total route length: approx. 12 km

You walk in the direction of Grünau to the Saalachsteg. Cross this and turn left along the road to the main road directly by the Auwirt in Hammerau. Here you cross the main road and walk towards the railway track, directly behind the Stadler sports shop. Follow the path into a small village, keep right here and walk uphill between a few farms along the road. After about 100 metres you come to a junction where you keep right. From now on, follow the forest path to St. John's Church (please note: closed on Mondays!) and the Johanneshögl mountain inn! Please note: closed on Mondays! Once you arrive at Johanneshögl, enjoy the view of the city of Salzburg and the surrounding mountains.
Please note: This tour is also possible with children, but is not suitable for pushchairs.

LATTENGEBIRGE TO THE DÖTZENKOPF

• Starting point // Hikers' car park Bayerisch Gmain
• Address // Alpentalstraße, 83457 Bayerisch Gmain
• Starting point: Bayerisch Gmain 575 m
• Destination: Dötzenkopf 980 m
• Difference in altitude: 405 m
• Total walking time: 1.5 hours
• Total route length: 4.4km

From the car park at the Bayerisch Gmain hiking centre, the trail follows the forest path to a stream. You can cross it directly or via the footbridge. The path to the Dötzenkopf is moderately steep, partly over roots and stones. Once you reach the summit of the Dötzenkopf, you have an excellent view of Bad Reichenhall as far as the Salzburger Flachgau region. The descent is the same as the ascent!
Please note: This tour is also possible with children, but is not suitable for pushchairs.

SCHELLENBERGER FORST UF DIE KNEIFELSPITZ

• Starting point // Maria Gern
• Address // Gerner Straße, 83471 Maria Gern
• Starting point: Maria Gern 732 m
• Destination: Kneifelspitze 1190 m
• Difference in altitude: 426 m
• Total walking time: 2.5 hours
• Total route length: 7.1 km

The hike starts directly at the Maria Gern pilgrimage church. At first, the tarmac road climbs steeply uphill. At the first bend, the hiking trail branches off to the right over the Marxenhöhe. Follow the hiking trail, where you will be accompanied by numerous hiking signs. For the last 100 metres in altitude, the path leads you through the forest and over roots. At the end of this path, turn left and after approx. 10 minutes you will reach the Kneifelspitze and the Paulshütte at an altitude of 1189 metres. The descent is the same as the ascent as far as the Lauch junction. From this junction, follow the hiking trail back to the Maria Gern pilgrimage church.
Please note: This tour is also possible with children, but is not suitable for pushchairs.

TEISENBERG STOISSER ALM

• Starting point // Seiberstadt hiking car park
• Address // Seiberstadt 2, 83317 Teisendorf
• Starting point: Neukirchen, Seiberstadt 683 m
• Destination: Stoißer Alm 1302 m
• Difference in altitude: 622 m
• Total walking time: 2.5 hours
• Total route length: 9 km

Start at the Seiberstadt hiking car park and walk along the tarmac road towards the forest. Keep right along the road until you reach the hiking trail. Now always follow the hiking trail, often crossing the forest path. Only once at the waterfall do you walk along the forest path for approx. 100 metres, then turn left again into the forest. After the alpine pasture gate, you can take a leisurely hike to the summit (5 min.) or stay on the path until you reach the Stoißer Alm. Descend via the same route!
Please note: This tour is also possible with children, but is not suitable for pushchairs.

Hike up the Schober

• Car park: Below the Wartenfels ruins
• Tour: Schober hike - Thalgau
• Destination: Schober 1318 m
• Difference in altitude: 418 m
• Total walking time: 2 hours
• Total route length: 2.3 km

A short but challenging tour! Within 50 minutes you reach the summit cross with breathtaking views!

The tour begins below the Wartenfels ruins directly at the car park. The trail first leads along the forest path to the Wartenfels ruins, which you can also visit. Directly at the fork, a signpost points the way up to the Schober summit cross. The further up you go, the terrain becomes increasingly steep and alpine. The last third of the trail leads partly over easy ladders and over rocks (with climbing aid - steel ropes) to the summit. A breathtaking view of the Salzkammergut with Irrsee, Mondsee, Fuschlsee and Wolfgangsee awaits you at the top. You also have a clear view of the city of Salzburg and the entire Flachgau region. The descent via the Frauenkopf is somewhat rocky in the upper section, then along a forest path to the starting point.
There is a refreshment stop at Forsthaus Wartenfels right next to the starting point.

Important:

• Easy hike, some steps and easy via ferratas
• It is particularly beautiful at sunrise!
• Starting point: car park below the Wartenfels ruins 900 m

Hike to the Bleckwand

• Car park: "Vitz am Berg" toll road
• Tour: Bleckwand on Lake Wolfgangsee
• Starting point: Toll road 900 m
• Destination: Bleckwand 1516 m
• Difference in altitude: 616 m
• Total walking time: 2.30 hours
• Total route length: 6.8 km

Follow the signposts towards Bleckwandhütte and Bleckwand - these are all hiking trails through the forest or across meadows. Some parts are a little steep and you have to climb over larger roots. First you reach the Bleckwandhütte, from here it is about 15 minutes to the summit of the Bleckwand. The popular rock window is located directly in front of the summit cross. This hike can also be done via the goods road to the summit if you prefer to avoid the forest path.
Descent: As for the ascent or via the goods road to your car or to the "Vitz am Berg" toll station!
The Bleckwandhütte is the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat with a great view of Lake Wolfgangsee.
The hike is also possible with children, but not suitable for pushchairs.
If you feel like it, make sure you bring your swimming gear - a dip in Lake Wolfgangsee after the hike is well worth it. You can park right next to the road, there are several free short-stay car parks.

HÖGLWÖRTHERSEE

• Starting point // Klosterwirt Höglwörth
• Address // Höglwörtherstraße 21, 83454 Anger
• Starting point: Klosterwirt Höglwörth 531m
• Total walking time: 30 minutes
• Total route length: 1.9km

You park directly at the car park of the Klosterwirt and follow the circular hiking trail of the lake with swimming opportunities.
Watch out: This tour is also possible with children and pushchairs!

BLUNTAUTAL

• Starting point // Bluntautal car park
• Address // Bluntautalstraße, 5440 Golling
• Starting point: Bluntautal car park 478m
• Total walking time: 1.5 hours
• Total route length: 6.4km

From the Bluntautal car park, you walk directly into the valley. From the entrance to the valley, the path is closed to all traffic. Follow the footpath along the Bluntaubach stream to Gasthof Bärenhof. The way back leads along forest paths to the Bluntau lakes. Two forest lakes with plenty of benches await you.
Take care: This tour is also possible with children and pushchairs!

FRILLENSEE ROUND TOUR

• Starting point // Forsthaus Adlgaß
• Address // Adlgaß 1, 83334 Inzell
• Starting point: Forsthaus Adlgaß 790m
• Total walking time: 2 hours
• Total route length: 6.6km

The starting point is the Adlgaß hiking car park. The route is very well signposted and mostly leads along a gravel path. The path turns into the mountain forest adventure trail, which you follow to the Frillensee lake. Even on hot days, this is the perfect place to cool off - shady trees and the cold lake ensure this. The forest path then takes you back to the hikers' car park.
Take care: This tour is also possible with children and pushchairs!

BÜRGL PANORAMA TRAIL

• Starting point // Strobl town centre
• Address // Bürglstraße, 5350 Strobl
• Starting point: Strobl town centre 538m
• Total walking time: 1.5 hours
• Total route length: 5.3km

You start the tour at the village square in Strobl. You walk along the lakeside promenade to the Seeklause. The Bürglweg trail begins immediately after the Seeklause on the left. First along the hiking trail past the wooden water lilies. Every few metres you will also find seating with stories and explanations about Lake Wolfgangsee and its surroundings. Continue along the long wooden footbridges that are located on the rocks directly above Lake Wolfgangsee. On the north side, the trail climbs a short distance and continues through the forest until you reach the road at the back of the Bürgl. Continue along the road back to the Seeklause and back to the village of Strobl.
Please note: This tour is also possible with children, but is not suitable for pushchairs

MÖNCHSBERG

• Starting point // Augustiner Bräu car park
• Car park // Lindhofstraße 7, 5020 Salzburg
• Starting point: Augustiner Bräu car park 414 m
• Total walking time: 2 hours
• Total route length: 6.4 km

You start the hike in Mülln directly at the Augustiner Bräu car park. The path leads to Mülln church and the playground on Müllnerhügel. After a short ascent you reach the Monikapforte, here you follow the road or the path through the gate to the Mönchsberg plateau. Continue through the woods to the Museum der Moderne, where you have a wonderful view of Salzburg's old town and Hohensalzburg Fortress. The path continues towards the Stadtalm, where you can of course take a break. Continue to the narrowest part of the Mönchsberg with a direct view of the Festspielhaus. On this hike, the path leads directly up the steps to the Festspielhaus, where it continues to Universitätsplatz. Continue towards Pferdeschwemme, Haus der Natur and back along the Salzach to Mülln
Take care: This tour is also possible with children and pushchairs!