--- title: Hike to the Salzberg url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001533/hike-to-the-salzberg.html" description: A beautiful hike up to the Salzberg, where you can enjoy the world heritage view. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Hike to the Salzberg Hike to the Salzberg ====================== **Starting place:** 4830 Hallstatt **Destination:** 4830 Hallstatt ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241295/C8B24EE5F54F79A01BB89A39F6A7E7E35704EFE57623E4269D0A092EE1CBC74F/welterbeblick-vom-salzberg-ins-zentrum-von-hallstatt.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241296/144157DB6D3815FF4FD3BC9765B753FEE1F8AB34EB504BA73329D74CAD38C07B/hallstaetter-hochtal.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Inneres Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![The view from the World Heritage View of the centre of the World Heritage town of Hallstatt.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241295/C8B24EE5F54F79A01BB89A39F6A7E7E35704EFE57623E4269D0A092EE1CBC74F/welterbeblick-vom-salzberg-ins-zentrum-von-hallstatt.jpg "© Tourismusverband Inneres Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241295/C8B24EE5F54F79A01BB89A39F6A7E7E35704EFE57623E4269D0A092EE1CBC74F/welterbeblick-vom-salzberg-ins-zentrum-von-hallstatt.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut / Stefanie Wallner Close copyright [ ![High valley of Hallstatt on the Salt Mountain](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241296/144157DB6D3815FF4FD3BC9765B753FEE1F8AB34EB504BA73329D74CAD38C07B/hallstaetter-hochtal.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut / Stefanie Wallner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241296/144157DB6D3815FF4FD3BC9765B753FEE1F8AB34EB504BA73329D74CAD38C07B/hallstaetter-hochtal.jpg) 1. 2. Seestraße 114 4830 Hallstatt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Seestra%C3%9Fe%20114%2C%204830%20Hallstatt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Seestra%C3%9Fe%20114%2C%204830%20Hallstatt "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:amhaH_uhrAl@|AWNpAtAzAvBaBGxBnByBbA`FrDoIH`D|AsB?zCtA}B?~GjDaBz@jAp@oEvMeCvIsDfFeA`@qBtHiBlEV|EsBxC{A~Ai@tA&server=meta.tourdata.at) 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 Salzbergbahn in 2026. 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](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/hallstatt.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata) 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. **[Order hiking maps for the Dachstein Salzkammergut region ...](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/services/kartenbestellung.html)** **[To the 360° panoramic tour through Hallstatt ...](https://www.dachstein-panorama.at/?s=pano68565&utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=textlink&utm_campaign=tourdata360tour)** Mountain rescue: 140 [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **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 **Starting point:** Catholic church, Hallstatt **Destination:** Salzberg **further information:** - Board possible **Details - hiking**- themed path [ ![Altitude profile Hike to the Salzberg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001533&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Hike to the Salzberg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001533&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Hike to the Salzberg") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ open all season, in winter in case of snow it is impossible to walk on the saltmountain [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **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 [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**This path is free of charge. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for kids (all ages) **Most economical season**- Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Grooming service ](#ttgCollapseWegbetreuer) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Gemeindeamt Hallstatt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/198548/15D5ADFEB6B5B55223883961DF15AAAEBC18885D99E8105EE3951EC8B9ABC7C9/gemeindeamt-hallstatt-im-zentrum.jpg "Community center of Hallstatt in the city center (© Copyright: Gemeindeamt Hallstatt)") Town hall Hallstatt ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/105406/town-hall-hallstatt.html) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Hike to the Salzberg** Salzkammergut - Destination Dachstein Hallstatt Seestraße 114 4830 Hallstatt Phone [ +43 6132 26909 - 400 ](tel:+43613226909400) E-Mail [hallstatt@salzkammergut.at](#mailto) Web [www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at](http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at "New window") Web [www.salzwelten.at](http://www.salzwelten.at "New window") http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at http://www.salzwelten.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.facebook.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut/) [ Wikipedia ](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallstatt) --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430001533) [To the website](http://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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