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Hiking in the Saalbach Hinterglemm region

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The Saalbach Hinterglemm region situated in Salzburg is mainly known due to the Ski-Circus in the winter. However, what many people do not know is that this region also has much to offer in the summer. This region offers something for everyone especially in the summer. Saalbach Hinterglemm is par excellence the region for those who love nature and the mountain world and who are keen hikers in part due to the no fewer than 400 well-signposted hiking trails. These trails offer the option of taking fantastic walks with panoramic views of the Leoganger Steinbergen and the Hohe Tauern mountains. If you prefer not to hike on your own, the Tourist Information Office organises hikes with a guide in accordance with a fixed weekly programme. In addition, you can also take different panoramic hikes by using the four cable cars that will take you to the higher situated areas. There are different starting points for enjoyable family hikes but also for keen mountain top climbers at the lift drop-off points. In total, twelve trails have been set out with a length of no less than 71.4 km. In addition, these hiking trails also, of course, offer excellent opportunities for Nordic Walking fans. After a few hours of intensive effort, you can relax in one of the 30 Alm huts, rustic mountain huts, before continuing with your day programme.

• More information about hiking in Saalbach Hinterglemm.
• Saalbach Hinterglemm website

Day excursions in the Saalbach Hinterglemm region
With the 400 km of mapped out hiking routes, the Saalbach Hinterglemm region offers many hiking opportunities. Below is a small selection of enjoyable day excursions.

Hikes for all the family
Sonnseit promenade hike
Alongside the farms until you reach Jausern and then alongside the Saalach back to Saalbach
o Low effort hike
o Starting point: Saalbach Ronachgut
o Duration: approx. 2 hours
o More information about this hike?

Reiterkogel
Climbing the Reiterkogel and next walking alongside the "wetterkreuz" to the Reiteralm and back to the central station of the Reiterkogelbahn.
o Light effort hike
o Starting point: the central station of the Reiterkogelbahn (halfway exit)
o Duration: approx. 3 hours
o More information about this hike?

Panorama hikes
Panorama hike over the Hochalm ridge
After climbing the Reichkendlkopf, over the mountain to the Spieleckkogel and then the descent to Lengau follows via route 3.
o Medium effort hike
o Starting point: the mountain station of the Reiterkogelbahn
o Duration: approx. 5.5 hours
o More information about this hike?

Panorama road with a view of Hinterglemm and the Hohen Tauern
This hike is meant for the fitter hiker. The route is as follows: Seekar - Stoffennieder - Sommertor - Seetörl - Marxtenscharte - Schattberg Ostgipfel
o Medium effort hike
o Starting point: the mountain station of the Zwölferkogelbahn
o Destination: the mountain station of the Schattberg X-press
o Duration: approx. 7 hours
o More information about this hike?

Hikes for fanatical hikers
The hikes below are meant for experienced, sure-footed hikers who are in good physical conditions.

Climbing of three mountain tops (climbing of the Hochkogel (2249 m), Hochsaalbachkogel (2212 m) and Medalkogel (2123 m)).
These three mountain top trail runs through the Pinzgauer Spaziergang. There is a vigorous ascent as from Seetörl to the Hochkogel and next you go over the ridge of the Hochsaalbachkogel via the Medalkogel, the Hackelbergeralm and the Bergstadl to return to Hinterglemm.
o Medium effort hike
o Starting point: the mountain station of the Schattberg X-press
o Duration: approx. 6 hours
o More information about this hike?

Day excursions with a guide
If you are not this adventurous and would prefer to enjoy a guided hike, you can participate in hikes with a guide for free in the Saalbach Hinterglemm region. These hikes are organised based on a weekly programme (from Monday to Friday) and are led by a certified hiking guide. The weekly programme is very different. In addition to enjoyable and pleasant family hikes, hikes are also offered that will allow you to climb the mountain tops. Aside of the different options, the hikes can also be enjoyed in different degrees of difficulty. You will find more information about these hikes in the weekly programme. The hikes that are offered through this programme are free of charge. This, however, does not include any charges made for the use of the lift. If you wish to undertake guided hikes outside of the weekly programme, charges will apply. We recommend contacting the information offices in Saalbach and Hinterglemm to find out more.