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Hike to the Salzberg

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  • Suitable for kids (all ages)

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Starting place: 4830 Hallstatt
Destination: 4830 Hallstatt

duration: 1h 0m
length: 2,4 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 483m

Lowest point: 535m
Highest point: 1.019m
difficulty: medium
condition: medium
panoramic view: Individual Views

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roadblock: Sperre
since 03.12.2024

Description: Since December 3, 2024, the footpath into the Hallstatt high valley has been closed until the opening of the Salzberg cable car in 2026.
Safe access is no longer possible due to the weather conditions.

You can walk from the centre of Hallstatt to the Salzberg in 45 - 60 minutes;


World view 

On arrival at the Salzberg, you can visit the Salzwelten and admire the view from the viewing platform, the so-called Skywalk. From the Skywalk, you can view the beautiful Hallstatt Valley from above.


Central entrance to the trail 

The trail starts right in the centre of Hallstatt or at the valley station of the Salzberg cable car. A steeply ascending path zigzags up to the Salzberg where a breathtaking view over the village, the lake and the surrounding mountains awaits you.

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Mountain rescue: 140

Starting point: Catholic church, Hallstatt
Destination: Salzberg

further information:
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Details - hiking
  • themed path

open all season, in winter in case of snow it is impossible to walk on the saltmountain

Accessibility / arrival

by car:
parking area on P1, P2 and P3

by train:
arriving at "train station Hallstatt", take the ferry to Hallstatt, from the Pier you walk 20 minutes

by bus:
you arrive at the busterminal "Hallstatt Lahn", from there it is a five minute walk

Parking fees

From € 3,50 per hour

Travelling by public transport
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General price information

This path is free of charge.

  • All weather
  • Suitable for kids (all ages)
Most economical season
  • Summer

Please get in touch for more information.


Hike to the Salzberg
Tourismusverband Inneres Salzkammergut - Ortsstelle Hallstatt
Seestraße 114
4830 Hallstatt

Phone +43 5 95095 - 30
Fax machine +43 5 95095 - 74
E-Mail info@dachstein-salzkammergut.at
Web www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at
Web www.salzwelten.at
http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at
http://www.salzwelten.at

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 Interactive elevation profile

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Tour-Details

Starting place: 4830 Hallstatt
Destination: 4830 Hallstatt

duration: 1h 0m
length: 2,4 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 483m

Lowest point: 535m
Highest point: 1.019m
difficulty: medium
condition: medium
panoramic view: Individual Views

Paths covering:
Hiking trail

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