--- title: Gaisalm via the Steig (narrow path) url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100044/gaisalm-via-the-steig-narrow-path.html" description: Hiking Trail No. AV 822This moderately difficult mountain hike in the Höllengebirge leads from the village of Kaisigen along Trail No. 822. The route passes through the Auboden and continues along a trail to the unstaffed Gaisalm.Sure-footedness is required. Along the trail, there are steep sections secured with ropes, as well as a ladder and iron steps.Once you arrive at the Gaisalm, a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains opens up before you. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Gaisalm via the Steig (narrow path) Gaisalm via the Steig (narrow path) ===================================== **Starting place:** 4853 Steinbach am Attersee **Destination:** 4853 Steinbach am Attersee ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237278/4EA894072A8D509A5CC0C2AEBD33115CF6197AF8E5C84BC0A0D1C95864F8C853/unterwegszuraubodenhuettetourismusverbandattersee-attergauasisawiespointner.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner Close copyright [ ![On the way from Kaisigen towards Auboden](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237278/4EA894072A8D509A5CC0C2AEBD33115CF6197AF8E5C84BC0A0D1C95864F8C853/unterwegszuraubodenhuettetourismusverbandattersee-attergauasisawiespointner.jpg "© Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237278/4EA894072A8D509A5CC0C2AEBD33115CF6197AF8E5C84BC0A0D1C95864F8C853/unterwegszuraubodenhuettetourismusverbandattersee-attergauasisawiespointner.jpg) Steinbach 5 4853 Steinbach am Attersee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Steinbach%205%2C%204853%20Steinbach%20am%20Attersee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Steinbach%205%2C%204853%20Steinbach%20am%20Attersee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:ez|bHafwqAiCa@WcD`BwB|DsOhEHfDwBaBeE{AwBvBcDnAsHvFaC|DmMUaCx@yCy@gJfBgF~CuAjAyFKaHiAqFoCgCy@eE?wBf@mEpDh@rDnB~EaDhC_FhCmEcEwFwBuDeAwFPiGsBcH\eEc@mIw@mIeAqCsBmA}BkD_AiGoCa@cClA{AQeAoBaB`@m@iDw@iCEkOaBYWoFiAwFqA?aBaCb@}EhAuA&server=meta.tourdata.at) pets allowed **Hiking Trail No. AV 822** This moderately difficult mountain hike in **the Höllengebirge** leads from the village **of Kaisigen** along **Trail No. 822**. The route passes through the **Auboden** and continues along a trail to the unstaffed **Gaisalm**. Sure-footedness is required. Along the trail, there are steep sections secured with ropes, as well as a ladder and iron steps. Once you arrive at the Gaisalm, a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains opens up before you. From the parking lot in **Kaisigen**, the route first leads through a wooded area. Passing the **Aubodenhütte**, it climbs uphill in switchbacks and continues through dense mountain pine forests.Shortly before the **unstaffed Gaisalm** huts, the trail rejoins **hiking trail No. 820**. From there, you can continue hiking toward **the Hochleckenhaus**. The Hochleckenhaus is open from April through October and can be reached in about **20 minutes**. The return trip follows the same route. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4853 Steinbach am Attersee **Destination:** 4853 Steinbach am Attersee **duration:** 4h 41m **length:** 5,4 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 1.138m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 206m **Lowest point:** 607m **Highest point:** 1.547m **difficulty:** difficult **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Path / trail, unfixed, Hiking trail, Other [ ![Altitude profile Gaisalm via the Steig (narrow path)](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100044&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Gaisalm via the Steig (narrow path)](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100044&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Gaisalm via the Steig (narrow path)") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking**- Parking space: 5 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Pets allowed - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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