Hiking in Saalbach Hinterglemm

Mountaineering and panorama tours

Hikers and mountaineers will be sufficiently motivated to put their hiking boots on first thing in the morning. After a hearty breakfast, there is over 400 km of hiking trails in the Home of Lässig waiting to be explored, alongside picturesque mountain lakes, through deep shady forests, over panoramic mountain ridges and lush green Alpine pastures leading up to unforgettable summits. The reward after the ascent is stunning views that open up to the gentle ridges of the Pinzgauer Grasberge, the jagged peaks of the Kitzbüheler Alps and the snowy peaks of the Hohen Tauern. Here you can enjoy moments of solitude and leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind you. Hikers will work up an appetite and can enjoy traditional dishes and local products served up by hosts at one of the 40 mountain huts around Saalbach Hinterglemm. While you are experiencing a bite to eat, your hosts will give you some inside tips to the secret spots that can be discovered in the Home of Lässig. This is your summer holiday in Saalbach!

Did you know? Saalbach Hinterglemm has been awarded the ‘Hiking Seal of Quality’ by the organisation ‘Austria’s Hiking Villages’. This certificate requires a destination to meet strict quality standards in its hiking facilities and ensures that you’ll have a great time in the mountains.

Interactive hiking map

Tour suggestions and many details on hikes

The Saalbach Hiking Challenge

3 long distance tours - 64 kilometres - 3.800 height metres

Summer cable cars

Info on operating times and tickets

WHY IS SAALBACH HINTERGLEMM IDEAL FOR HIKING?

With over 400 kilometres of hiking trails, the certified hiking village Saalbach Hinterglemm is a varied destination for leisure hikers, summit seekers and nature lovers. Natural paths, shady forests, gentle alpine pastures, mountain lakes and scenic ridges lead step by step to authentic mountain experiences. Whether it’s a leisurely panoramic tour or a sporty climb: at the end, wide-open views, tranquillity and the laid-back mountain world of the grassy Pinzgau mountains await.

Guided hiking tours

Free walks guided by state-approved hiking guides

Kids Hiking Challenge

The highlight for little hikers and explorers!

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Wildlife Trail

Forest Wellness

Relaxation surrounded by the sounds of an old forest

WHICH TOURS OFFER SPECIAL SUMMIT EXPERIENCES?

Those looking for a sporting challenge will find impressive long-distance hikes and summit tours in Saalbach Hinterglemm. The Saalbach Hiking Challenge combines three long-distance hiking trails with a total of 64 kilometres and 3,800 metres of elevation gain. The Seven Summits also reward persistent hikers with seven impressive summit victories and magnificent views of the Kitzbühel Alps and the Hohe Tauern. Some of the most beautiful peaks around Saalbach Hinterglemm include the Geisstein, Tristkogel, Spielberghorn and Hochkogel.

JOKER CARD

Free use of up to 8 cable cars & much more until 26 October 2026!

Outdoor

True adventures are waiting outside

Trailrunning

Experience nature run after run

Educational hiking trail

A scenic walk packed with important information

Home of Lässig Walk

A breath-taking round tour high above the end of the valley

Seven Summits

Stamina needed: 7 peaks high above Saalbach Hinterglemm on one day

Escape Trail Path of the Smugglers

Those wishing to talk a shorter route to reach the summit can ride in one of six comfortable and modern cable cars which are operating during the summer. They enable guests to travel swiftly and without effort to the mountain world of this popular destination in SalzburgerLand and allowing access to the starting points of long-distance hikes such as the Pinzgauer Spaziergang and the Seven Summits. With the JOKER CARD, the use of all lifts operating in Saalbach Hinterglemm is entirely free of charge for all hikers.

Download pdf brochures

Hiking Map ( pdf 8 MB )
Gondola Information Summer ( pdf 3 MB )
Flyer & Control Chart Kids Hiking Challenge ( pdf 28 MB )
Mountain Huts Opening Hours ( pdf 677 kb )

HOW CAN A HIKING HOLIDAY BE ESPECIALLY COMFORTABLE?

Up to six summer cable cars make the ascent easier and significantly expand your touring horizons. This allows scenic high-altitude trails, long-distance hikes such as the Pinzgau Walk, or challenging summit tours to be reached with less effort. With the JOKER CARD, guests staying at partner accommodation providers can use the cable cars free of charge and also benefit from many other advantages during their summer holiday.

Hiking Pins

Get your personal hiking trophy

Hiking information

Important general hiking information

Huts

Regional cuisine awaits you

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Motor Skills Path Saalbach

Train your motor skills on 24 stations along the Saalach river

Wandergütesiegel

Saalbach Hinterglemm is a certified hiking village according to the strict regulations of ‘Austria's Hiking Villages’. Holiday resorts that have been awarded the hiking seal of approval are characterised by a perfect infrastructure for mountain enthusiasts and an extensive range of offers for hikers.

For those looking for action and wanting to feel the adrenaline pumping through their veins, will find countless opportunities for outdoor activities in Saalbach Hinterglemm. At the end of the valley an adventure hotspot area has been created. In addition to the Gold Gate Bridge of the Alps and the Treetop Trail, you will also find the High Rope Course, the Jump’n Slide Park, the Teufelswasser and the Wildlife Trail all in the same vicinity. Boredom is a word that doesn’t exist in the Saalbach Hinterglemm dictionary.

WHAT IS THERE TO EXPERIENCE AWAY FROM THE HIKING TRAILS?

In addition to classic hiking routes, Saalbach Hinterglemm offers plenty of outdoor adventures. At the end of the valley, highlights such as the Golden Gate Bridge of the Alps, the Treetop Trail, the high ropes park, the Jump & Slide Park, Devil’s Water and the Wildlife Trail await. Those looking to relax can recharge with forest wellness, while trail running, the Motor Skills Trail and various experience offers provide active variety.