--- title: the top of the Zwieselalm url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100299/from-the-lake-gosau-to-the-zwieselalm.html" description: The way from the valley station of the Gosaukamm-cablecar at the lake Gosau to the top of the Zwieselalm offers a beautiful view over Gosau, the Dachstein and the surrounding mountains. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # the top of the Zwieselalm From the lake Gosau to the Zwieselalm ======================================= **Starting place:** 4824 Gosau **Destination:** 4824 Gosau ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237716/20EFD540A8BF9DEFCC9C11CFC86FBCF303AA5D25283246BE6B63C6262F27D688/gosaukamm.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/189003/F87AE8195C53D283625A4312F96415E7720B250FF281BE5A1CBF08A64931F127/zwieselalm-huette.jpg) © Open copyright © Elisabeth Grill Close copyright [ ![An idyllic alpine meadow with a blossoming tree in the foreground. Behind it, a small village with farms and pastures. In the background, rugged, partly snow-covered mountains tower into the blue sky.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237716/20EFD540A8BF9DEFCC9C11CFC86FBCF303AA5D25283246BE6B63C6262F27D688/gosaukamm.jpg "© Elisabeth Grill") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237716/20EFD540A8BF9DEFCC9C11CFC86FBCF303AA5D25283246BE6B63C6262F27D688/gosaukamm.jpg) © Open copyright © Elisabeth Grill Close copyright [ ![Some hikers enjoy the traditional snack at Zwieselalm hut in summer.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/189003/F87AE8195C53D283625A4312F96415E7720B250FF281BE5A1CBF08A64931F127/zwieselalm-huette.jpg "© Elisabeth Grill") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/189003/F87AE8195C53D283625A4312F96415E7720B250FF281BE5A1CBF08A64931F127/zwieselalm-huette.jpg) 1. 2. pets allowed Gosauseestraße 5 4824 Gosau [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gosauseestra%C3%9Fe%205%2C%204824%20Gosau "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Gosauseestra%C3%9Fe%205%2C%204824%20Gosau "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:owbaHagkqAX\Lv@n@pAR`@I`AAxA@t@Jn@D@?Dw@zAU\?ZERe@f@FJCLHJF?FDBEFBNM\@BH@?DJAl@Gd@IXYl@XH\ALIZRJl@FL\OJFKTw@v@GJXHJFRFP?hA^V?~A[P@PHDZ\FL^?N^TB?DGL@@EKGDOJQJ?n@bAFPHCVFIDFFFI?`@@D?@BBLFVZBPPJZCDC`@RXj@F`AFd@EA@?EGMHQYMCI@GVIRI\?XD\Pj@Pt@Dd@?h@Cd@JrBU|CMVYRAdA@?f@x@l@|AFb@Ah@SdAUx@Wj@]dBQh@OJKPu@w@U_@GQGA?zAP`ACPUw@g@u@[UKBc@a@GR[DEj@B`@Gv@EHMRYNHb@MdAE~BDfAGv@IFaAsAi@e@QFQdAMj@DTEVQ^I^SV[z@c@z@]d@QP_Af@C@Tp@BV@TGRFH?DGH@b@?@Rh@JPLJKHPFWVHDDHJBDVXDNND?FDf@BHJ`@J@?rAZRTNZJLHj@A@QN}@FI?SKI@&server=meta.tourdata.at) **The hike leads from the lake Gosau up to the "Zwieselalmhöhe".** After the Gasthof Gosausee, turn right towards the Seeklausalm, but before that turn right onto hiking trail W 620. The serpentine path leads steeply uphill for the most part, past the Krautgartenhütte (1,266 m). Keep right at the junction and continue on hiking trail W 620 until you finally reach the cable car and the Zwieselalm. After approx. 1 hour 30 minutes you will see the beautiful alpine pasture. There you can then enjoy the huts with the overwhelming view of the mighty peaks of the Gosaukamm, King Dachstein, the Vorderer Gosausee and the surrounding mountains. The easy variant takes you up to the Zwieselalm with the Gosaukammbahn. [Order hiking maps for the Dachstein Salzkammergut region .](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/service/maps-order.html)[..](http://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/kartenbestellung.html) [**Experience a 360° panorama tour through Gosau valley…**](https://dachstein-panorama.at/?startscene=27&startactions=lookat(19.49,5.61,100.3,0,0);) Mountain rescue: 140 [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4824 Gosau **Destination:** 4824 Gosau **duration:** 1h 30m **length:** 4,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 600m **Lowest point:** 940m **Highest point:** 1.550m **difficulty:** difficult **condition:** difficult **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Hiking trail **Starting point:** valley station of the Gosaukamm-Seilbahn at the lake Gosau **Destination:** Zwieselalmhöhe **further information:** - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile From the lake Gosau to the Zwieselalm](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100299&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile From the lake Gosau to the Zwieselalm](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100299&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "From the lake Gosau to the Zwieselalm") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ This trail is, depending on the weather, accessible from May till October. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****by car** **from Salzburg:** Motorway exit Golling via B162 Abtenau and B166 to Gosau **from Linz:** Motorway exit Regau on Salzkammergut street B145 towards Gmunden and Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern, in Bad Goisern turn right onto B166, at the Gosaumühle junction turn right towards Gosau **from Vienna/Graz:** Motorway exit Liezen on the B320, in Trautenfels turn on Salzkammergut street B145 to Bad Aussee, turn on Koppen street through Obertraun and Hallstatt, at the Gosaumühle junction turn left towards Gosau **from Villach:** Tauern motorway to exit “Eben im Pongau”, via the B166 Pass Gschütt federal road to Gosau **by train** Attnang-Puchheim - Stainach-Irdning lines Arrival by train in "Steeg / Gosau" then continue with bus 541/542 in the direction Gosausee **By bus** Bus 470 (Abtenau - Gosau) direction Gosau, stop Gosau Abzw. Pass Gschütt Bus 541/542 (Bad Ischl - Gosausee) direction Gosausee, stops Haltestelle: Gosau Klaushof, Gosau Bärnausiedlung, Gosau Ressenbachweg, Gosau Vordertal B166, Gosau Ramsau B166, Gosau, Gemeindeamt, Abzw. Pass Gschütt, Gosau Wirtsweg, Gosau Leitenweg, Gosau Schüttmannweg, Mittertal b. Gosau Ort, Mittertal, Hornspitzlift, Hintertal b. Gosau Falmbach, Hintertal b. Gosau Mühlradl, Hintertal b. Gosau Ort, Hintertal b. Gosau Madlgasse, Hintertal b. Gosau Schmiedweg, Hintertal b. Gosau Freilichtmuseum,Hintertal b. Gosau Zwieselalmbahn (Panoramajet), Hintertal b. Gosau Gosaukammbahn Detailed information on the respective train and bus times can be found at (train) and (bus). **Parking**- Parking space: 516 - Parking area for disabled: 2 - Bus parking space: 7 **Parking fees**According to the notice **E-service station / recharging station**- Charging point for electric cars (fees apply) [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (10 - 14 Year) - Pets allowed - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Grooming service ](#ttgCollapseWegbetreuer) ----------------------------------------------- Austrian Alpine Club - Salzkammergut Section [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **From the lake Gosau to the Zwieselalm** Tourismusverband Inneres Salzkammergut Gosauseestraße 5 4824 Gosau Phone [ +43 6132 26909 - 400 ](tel:+43613226909400) E-Mail [gosau@salzkammergut.at](#mailto) Web [www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at](https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at "New window") https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/visitdachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.at/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/dachsteinskg) [ Wikipedia ](https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gosau) --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal100299) [To the website](https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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