Hiking

Explore the beautiful mountainside at every step

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Hiking in the Salzburg region is a must for everyone, young and old alike. At our 4-star superior Salzburgerhof in Altenmarkt - Zauchensee, you can spend your hiking vacation with the whole family or your partner, surrounded by the Austrian mountains at 1,350 meters above sea level. Salzburger Hof also offers ample space and lounging areas for relaxation after a hike. The area around the hiking hotel in Pongau is home to the 6 peaks: Bärenstaffl, Strimskogel, Schwarzkopf, Lackenkogel, Gamskogel, and Steinfeldspitze, as well as charming alpine pastures and mountain lakes that you can ski to in winter. The entire Salzburger Sportwelt offers more than 500 km of well-marked and fantastic hiking trails for great family hikes in the summer.

Discover the most beautiful hiking trails

Hiking tours for nature enthusiasts in Zauchensee

Starting from easy routes to intermediate and challenging ones, you can explore the region around the 4-star superior hotel while hiking in the Salzburg region. Your summer vacation with fantastic hiking routes can begin. Whether it's a leisurely walk, an adventurous hike, or a challenging mountain or high-altitude trek, there's something for every taste and fitness level during your hiking vacation in Zauchensee in the Salzburg region.

Book your hiking vacation at the 4-star superior hiking hotel and discover the numerous adventures in the Magic Mountains for the little ones.

tour portal Altenmarkt - Zauchensee

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AN ABSOLUTE HOLIDAY TIP: HIKING IN THE SALZBURGER LAND

195 km of well-marked hiking trails in Zauchensee and Altenmarkt
Tours for beginners, pleasure hikers, families, and experienced hikers
Exciting hiking holidays in the Salzburg region
Moon path in Zauchensee and farmer's rule path in Altenmarkt
Region awarded the Austrian hiking seal of quality
Enjoy hiking with the Gamskogel I cable car in Zauchensee
Managed huts with regional, homemade products
Guided hikes and sensory hikes in the summer on the alpine pastures
Hikes and mountain tours starting from the Salzburger Hof
Numerous other summer activities
Guided hiking tours during the Magic Mountains weeks

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SALZBURGER SPORTWELT BUS

Enhanced hiking experience in the Sportwelt region

With the Salzburger Sportwelt Card you receive upon arrival for your hiking vacation, you can use the Salzburger Sportwelt Bus in the region for only €1 per trip. It takes you to Altenmarkt, Flachau, and other places in the Salzburger Sportwelt, as well as Obertauern. The bus stop is just a few meters from the hotel. A great way to explore more mountains in the Salzburg region and expand your personal hiking area in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee.

SALZBURGER HOF TOUR TIPS

STRIMSKOGEL TOUR (2,139 M) – DIFFERENCE IN ALTITUDE APPROX. 800 M

From the hotel (1,350 m) via the Strimsalm (1,550 m) to the Strimskogel, approx. (2,200 m) – further along the Tauernkarkamm to the Rauchkopfhütte (approx. 1,850 m) – further towards the Tauerkarleiten Alm (approx. 1,600 m – hut open) – across the Stubhöhe (approx. 1,700 m) to the Oberzauch Alm (1,600 m – huts open) – back to Zauchensee.

LACKENKOGEL TOUR (2,051 M) – DIFFERENCE IN ALTITUDE APPROX. 750 M

From Zauchensee (1,350 m) take the Gamskogelbahn to the Gamskogelhütte (1,900 m – hut open) – over the Tagweidegg to Rosskopf (approx. 1,900 m) – from there towards Altenmarkt at the same altitude over Hinterkogel and Vorderkogel (a fantastic high-altitude hiking trail) – ascent to Lackenkogel (approx. 2,200 m) – downhill to the Lackenalmen (huts open) – over the Sattelbauer (mountain inn open) to Winterbauer (panorama restaurant open) down to Altenmarkt. From there, return to Zauchensee via the idyllic old Zauchensee road (10 km) or by bus.

STEINFELDSPITZE (2,344 M) – DIFFERENCE IN ALTITUDE: APPROX. 810 M

Route length: whole loop 7 km
Route: Oberzauchensee (approx. 1,600 m) – Steinfeldspitze (2,344 m) – Gr. Bärenstaffl (approx. 2,135 m) – Stubhöhe – Oberzauchensee Alm (1,556 m)
Requirements: Mountain hike with some secured (wire rope) sections, sure-footedness required, beautiful viewpoint mountain

BÄRENSTAFFL 2.140 M

The crossing of the Steinfeldspitze is reserved for those with alpine experience and is a delight for those sure-footed and not afraid of fragile terrain. Slightly easier is the eastern peak, the Große Bärenstaffl (approx. 2140 m). The hike in the opposite direction is less challenging as the rugged terrain of the west ridge of the Steinfeldspitze is then encountered on the ascent, and the Gamskogelbahn can also be used, but it is still classified as a black level hike.

Zauchensee 4-summit tour

Option I: Use of the chairlift
Take the Gamskogel chairlift I to the Gamskogelhütte and continue with the ascent to the Gamskogel on the ridge to the Schwarzkopf - Tagweidegg - Arche - Gamskogelhütte with descent on the Gamskogel chairlift or on foot via Oberzauchenseee to Zauchensee. The route from Tagweideck to Schwarzkopf is only suitable for experienced hikers.

Option II: Without cable car
From Zauchensee (1,350 m) via Oberzauchensee to the Seekar area and via the Seekarscharte to the Arche (2,060 m) and back to the Seekarsattel. Continue to Tagweideck (2,135 m), from there to Schwarzkopf (2,263 m), then to Gamskogel (2,186 m) and then back to the starting point.