Hiking holidays in Saalbach Hinterglemm
Step out of the door and into the holiday paradise: Summer at the Hubertushof has many a highlight in store. The virtually endless paths in the mountains and valleys are perfect for a hiking holiday in Saalbach Hinterglemm. Explore the landscape of the Glemmtal on foot from the valley head to the highest heights.
What you can expect from hiking in Saalbach Hinterglemm
The “Home of Lässig” in the Salzburger Land, as it is also called, is a true mecca for hikers and walkers in the summer holidays. 400 km of paths promise tons of variety in the hiking holiday in Saalbach Hinterglemm. Climb high mountain summits and enjoy the splendid view from the top or go on a nice walk through the valley with your significant other. Some of the most beautiful hikes in Saalbach Hinterglemm lead to the numerous serviced huts where cordial hospitality is already waiting for you.
TOURS FOR EVERY LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY – HIKING IN SAALBACH HINTERGLEMM
Promenade 5 – Hinterglemm
A must for an easy start of your hiking holidays! This trail leads around Hinterglemm in about one hour. The starting and finishing point for these 3.3 km is the Glemmtalerhof farm. You will partly hike on asphalt, partly on gravel and on narrow hiking trails and delight in marvellous views of the village and the end of the valley on your way. A hike for the whole family.
Zwölferkogel circular trail
A leisurely hike with 3.5 hours duration. Go up with the Zwölferkogelbahn and exit at the middle station. Over a passage of Route 8 you will reach the beautifully located reservoir. From here on you will go down to the Ellmaualm, the Hintermaisalm and the Grabenhütte over the forest roads. Over the Schwarzacherweg you will reach Hinterglemm again.
Asitzkopf
Several medium hiking trails lead through Saalbach Hinterglemm and its surrounding mountainscape. It includes the tour at the Asitzkopf. Go up with the Kohlmaisbahn and exit at the top station where the 11.2 km hiking trails starts. The Saalachtal Höhenweg leads to the Asitzkopf summit over the Wildenkarkogel and Schönleiten. After the descent to the Schönleitenhütte you will take the forest trail via Thurneralm to the middle station of the Kohlmaisbahn and go back to the valley. Five delightful hours through the mountainscape will await you.
Reiterkogel
A challenging hike which is also suitable for sporty families. Starting at the top station of the Reiterkogelbahn you will hike up to the summit over Route 5. After the Wetterkreuz the long descent begins. Reiteralm, Sonnalm and Unterreitweg will lead you to the Glemmtal road and back to the Reiterkogelbahn over Promenade 3. The 8.5 kilometres can be mastered in a little more than 4 hours.
Huts & cable cars
Wherever you hike, rustic huts and mountain restaurants will await you on your way. The food which is served there will make everyone’s mouth water. Cheese noodles, Kaiserschmarrn, hearty soups or simply a Brettljause (various cold cuts and pickles) will taste even better after a hike.
Those who would like to take a shortcut and experience the panorama quicker can simply get on one of the summer cable cars. Up to 6 lifts are also operated during summer in Saalbach Hinterglemm: 12er Kogelbahn, Reiterkogelbahn, Kohlmaisbahn, Westgipfelbahn, Schattberg X-Press and Schattberg Sprinter. With the JOKER CARD which will be at your disposal free of charge you can ride with the cable cars for free. Not to mention all the other benefits that come with this card.
You are unsure with which hike you should start? At the Hubertushof we will be happy to help you with tips and recommendations for your hiking holidays. Simply approach us!
