--- title: Hike to the summit of the Predigstuhl url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100310/hike-to-the-predigstuhl.html" description: Varied day tour with rocky scenery and a breathtaking view of Lake Hallstatt and the Dachstein massif opposite. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Hike to the summit of the Predigstuhl Hike to the Predigstuhl ========================= **Starting place:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **Destination:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237741/19F48338138CD67BCD780BC89E0B58138B19434FDC40198F681A424EEBAAE0C2/gipfel-des-predigstuhl-in-bad-goisern.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237742/461333316B7B9A886F47B61D2D9844048B544572ABF7A27D9EC7DEE11EC100CF/ewige-wand-in-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg) © Open copyright © RudiKainPhotografie Close copyright [ ![Sunrise on the Predigstuhl with a view of the Dachstein massif - a magical place high above the Inner Salzkammergut, ideal for hikers and nature lovers.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237741/19F48338138CD67BCD780BC89E0B58138B19434FDC40198F681A424EEBAAE0C2/gipfel-des-predigstuhl-in-bad-goisern.jpg "© RudiKainPhotografie") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237741/19F48338138CD67BCD780BC89E0B58138B19434FDC40198F681A424EEBAAE0C2/gipfel-des-predigstuhl-in-bad-goisern.jpg) © Open copyright © RudiKainPhotografie Close copyright [ ![A spectacular rocky path with breathtaking views of the valley. The setting sun bathes the mountains in golden light, while a bench invites you to pause for a moment on the narrow path.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237742/461333316B7B9A886F47B61D2D9844048B544572ABF7A27D9EC7DEE11EC100CF/ewige-wand-in-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg "© RudiKainPhotografie") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237742/461333316B7B9A886F47B61D2D9844048B544572ABF7A27D9EC7DEE11EC100CF/ewige-wand-in-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg) 1. 2. Kirchengasse 4 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kirchengasse%204%2C%204822%20Bad%20Goisern%20am%20Hallst%C3%A4ttersee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Kirchengasse%204%2C%204822%20Bad%20Goisern%20am%20Hallst%C3%A4ttersee "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:qbxaHgqbrA{Ar@QYaAmFAaDnBeNHyJd@eB~A_CvAiEp@_Gt@iCE]a@SeChBmAFwA[aClA}CyCk@\WhASo@UAU`CgKdBcCxCgAXc@[cAvAu@T_AW{AmAuAwAOs@}@o@kCq@kBeGw@jDy@DgAs@oB~@uA}@w@CgEv@cBpAaBVqAdA_BZsGhJ_ExIe@rAUdCq@x@_@fJQ~AQSh@wLC_Ba@q@Eg@dByB_AiCa@iElAv@dAhB[iDUq@BeFo@iA^_BkAi@t@kAq@iANQGy@T[]iBAqCW]EcA\qFSSDi@^Sm@s@WkAj@MBy@Zs@Eo@kAaC]eHmAsIPsAWcFVcAGiB^`@t@DwAg@}@}AyAb@PkAk@kBHa@z@SA]d@e@|@eCv@}G{@sCrFwCzFtAd@lBzBbA`@`CtATjAxBjAh@\hFfAX^t@RpB^FRtCQfGb@dEl@jA@lEXxC_@lKmApEwBrDaIlJM~BgDnKmBpLDN~AyDx@_@zD{EfDw@pAeA`BY|CeBaCvCsEvIaDzJHbBd@h@Dy@j@K|Av@`@`CUtBh@l@z@MnAr@k@lF~BrDdAjCnCzAtDvEpAx@JrBjAnGRhDrCtBF^|As@PJh@nE~NwHxLaEZa@BmAjBcAhFyFt@YhCEIgCLc@&server=meta.tourdata.at) **A varied day tour starting from the centre of Bad Goisern, via the high trail to the Ewige Wand, past the Blaschekwarte and up to the summit of the Predigstuhl. The challenging hike not only surprises with rocky scenery, it also offers breathtaking views of Lake Hallstatt and the Dachstein massif opposite.** The origins of the hiking trail ------------------------------- In the valley basin north of Lake Hallstatt, the Goiserer forefathers created the **enchanting cultural landscape** that drove the travel writer Benedikt Pillwein to hymn-like enthusiasm as early as 1828: *"No region can be more beautiful and richer in varied scenery for the hiker ...".* This landscape owes its special charm not least to the **spectacular rock faces of the Ewige Wand** and the breathtakingly **smooth summit wall of the Predigstuhl** (which the locals spell without a "t") in the north-east of the village. In contrast, the **route of the "Goiserer Höhenweg"**, which runs through the centre of the Ewige Wand, was not created by erosion, but by a **blasting team from the Austrian Federal Forestry Office**. The more recent developments are far less noticeable: **1990** the Goiserer mountain guide Heli Putz created a **short but quite exposed practice ferrata in the Ewige Wand** and **1996** he and Gerhard Gangl drilled the magnificent **"[Leadership via ferrata](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002065/leadership-klettersteig.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)"** through the rugged walls of the Predigstuhl. The hike to the summit of the Predigstuhl ----------------------------------------- The ascent to the Predigstuhl requires **surefootedness**, **a head for heights** and **good physical condition**. The path is partly secured with steel cables and is only recommended with good footwear - **not passable in wet conditions**. Starting from Bad Goisern train station, we walk through the town centre on the lower Marktstraße towards Hotel Lindwurm. Here we cross the main road and follow the footpath to the Kurhotel VIVEA. Passing the spa hotel, we reach the Posern district and follow the path up to the rustic **[Rathlucken Hütte](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/102864/rathlucken-huette.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**. Here it goes via the [**child-friendly legend trail**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007280/hoehen-&-sagenweg-bad-goisern.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) on the **high trail** up to the **rockfalls of the Eternal Wall**. This is now traversed on the blasted high-level trail (two tunnels) - a true passage between heaven and earth. At the end of the second tunnel, a first breathtaking view of the Goiserer Valley and Lake Hallstatt awaits you. At the wooded upper edge, turn sharp right and follow the narrow **path no. 245** above the Ewige Wand. Pass the **[Blaschekwarte](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/400924/blaschek-warte.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**, which is recommended for a short rest, and continue via the small rest bench above the **[Rathsteig](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006255/rathsteig-ewige-wand.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**'s through the wooded high valley to the steep summit structure of the **Predigstuhl**. The path leads to the right, following the turn-off to the **summit of the Predigstuhl**, over damp rock steps secured with short ladders and steel cables. Once you reach the summit, you can let your gaze wander over Lake Hallstatt and the Dachstein opposite. The **descent** also follows the **rock steps** and then continues along the original path to the right. Over a crevice and in serpentines, follow the path down the very steep and boulder-strewn **eastern slope** - past the turn-off to the **"Leadership via ferrata"**. On reaching the **forest road**, turn right and descend to the Lesehotel. Below the Lesehotel turn left onto the Karrenweg and continue along the hairpin bends back to Posern. Fancy more hikes? ----------------- The **Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region** entices you with the most challenging and beautiful hikes. Another challenging hike with fantastic views awaits you, for example, on the path to [**Goisererhütte and Hoher Kalmberg**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000693/goisererhuette-und-hoher-kalmberg.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata). You can find more recommendations in our **[Overview of all hiking trails](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/wandern.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** in the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region. **In case of emergency: Mountain Rescue 140** [**Experience a 360° panoramic tour through Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt...**](https://dachstein-panorama.at/?startscene=62&startactions=lookat(4.85,18.5,79.37,0,0);?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **Destination:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **duration:** 5h 30m **length:** 11,9 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 893m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 894m **Lowest point:** 498m **Highest point:** 1.233m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Gravel, unfixed, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Bad Goisern (railway station) **Destination:** Predigstuhl summit **further information:** - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Hike to the Predigstuhl](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100310&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Hike to the Predigstuhl](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100310&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Hike to the Predigstuhl") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**The starting point of the hike is the **Bad Goisern railway station**. From here, head through the town centre towards the **Posern** district up to the **Rathluckenhütte**. Alternatively, the Rathluckenhütte and the Berghof Predigstuhl can be reached by **car via the toll-free panoramic road**. Parking spaces are available at both locations. **By car** **From Salzburg:** Exit Thalgau via the B158 federal road towards Bad Ischl, in Bad Ischl take the B145 Salzkammergut road towards Bad Goisern. **From Linz:** Regau motorway exit onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 towards Gmunden and Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern. **From Vienna/Graz:** Liezen motorway exit onto B320, in Trautenfels turn off onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 to Bad Goisern. **From Villach:** Tauern motorway to exit "Eben im Pongau", via B166 Pass Gschütt Bundesstraße through Gosau, turn left at the Gosaumühle junction towards Bad Goisern. **By train** Train Attnang-Puchheim - Stainach-Irdning: Stops Goisern Jodschwefelbad, Bad Goisern railway station, Steeg / Gosau. **By bus** Bus 541 & 542 (Bad Ischl - Lake Gosau): Stops Bad Goisern Jodschwefelbad, Bad Goisern Kurhotel, Bad Goisern Mitte/B145, Stambach StrKrzg., St. Agatha Agathawirt, Stambach Angerer, Steeg Reitern, Steeg Au, Steeg Bahnhof, Steeg Traunbrücke, Steeg E-Werk. **Detailed information on the respective** [**Train-**](https://www.oebb.at/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) **and** [**Bus times**](https://www.postbus.at/de/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) **can be found here!** **Parking**- Parking space: 20 - Bus parking space: 1 **Parking fees**free of charge [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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