--- title: Hike to the Attergau observation tower on Lichtenberg in the Salzkammergut url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001584/tour-attergauer-oberservation-tower.html" description: A great hike to the Attergau observation tower on Lichtenberg. In addition, you have two rest stops, at the mountain inn Danter am Lichtenberg and at the country inn Spitzerwirt in Kogl. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Hike to the Attergau observation tower on Lichtenberg in the Salzkammergut Tour Attergauer Oberservation Tower ===================================== **Path number:** 1c **Starting place:** 4880 St. Georgen im Attergau **Destination:** 4881 Straß im Attergau ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206275/AF0B9277BC53AA87E7C9C35B3AB6EBA6033ED69112FFD517F6F181B293A4A6DB/aussichtsturm-lichtenberg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206277/2886351DBB85E04CFC439B71A9BD464881B27CC3829DD3E8650C0BFFA3864EF1/aussichtsturm-lichtenberg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206276/5EF3F5CE726EFC9D5B7386765FC7E292F3B81152144942901E54DD2ECC7766FF/aussichtsturm-lichtenberg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger Close copyright [ ![Aerial view of the Attergau lookout tower.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206275/AF0B9277BC53AA87E7C9C35B3AB6EBA6033ED69112FFD517F6F181B293A4A6DB/aussichtsturm-lichtenberg.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206275/AF0B9277BC53AA87E7C9C35B3AB6EBA6033ED69112FFD517F6F181B293A4A6DB/aussichtsturm-lichtenberg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger Close copyright [ ![Couple goes up the stairs to the Attergau lookout tower.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206277/2886351DBB85E04CFC439B71A9BD464881B27CC3829DD3E8650C0BFFA3864EF1/aussichtsturm-lichtenberg.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206277/2886351DBB85E04CFC439B71A9BD464881B27CC3829DD3E8650C0BFFA3864EF1/aussichtsturm-lichtenberg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger Close copyright [ ![A couple looks out over the vast landscape of the Attersee-Attergau region from the Attergau lookout tower.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206276/5EF3F5CE726EFC9D5B7386765FC7E292F3B81152144942901E54DD2ECC7766FF/aussichtsturm-lichtenberg.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206276/5EF3F5CE726EFC9D5B7386765FC7E292F3B81152144942901E54DD2ECC7766FF/aussichtsturm-lichtenberg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau/Herbert Benedik Close copyright [ ![Attergau observation tower on the Lichtenberg in Straß im Attergau, Salzkammergut.\nSignpost in winter.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241394/C6681CCC52A77174D6EC6CEDC96A76A04FC7DCE0E129EAB45C992C032C2105C5/attergauer-aussichtsturm-winter.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau/Herbert Benedik") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241394/C6681CCC52A77174D6EC6CEDC96A76A04FC7DCE0E129EAB45C992C032C2105C5/attergauer-aussichtsturm-winter.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. pets allowed Possible accommodation Attergaustraße 55 4880 St. Georgen im Attergau [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Attergaustra%C3%9Fe%2055%2C%204880%20St.%20Georgen%20im%20Attergau "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Attergaustra%C3%9Fe%2055%2C%204880%20St.%20Georgen%20im%20Attergau "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:wfscHafdqAj_@x`@dIdLrD`SrGl[xCzKrErKr@yJCmP|PbHdFtPcAnUsBrC}DvByBhN}GxKtC|[`R|DhCfJAhJ&server=meta.tourdata.at) The hike to the Lilchtenberg is one of the most popular hikes. Starting point is directly at the [rehabilitation centre of Kogl](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/300146/am-kogl-aktiv--kur--rehabilitationszentrum-st-georgen.html) or at the [country inn Spitzerwirt](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100669/landgasthof-spitzerwirt.html). The signposted hiking trail 1c is also the most direct route to the [Attergau observation Tower](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402142/attergauer-aussichtsturm.html). From the parking lot at Landgasthof Spitzerwirt, hike right along the road, past the Reha Center to the Mair-Zeininger carpentry shop. Past this, the road leads in the direction of Lichtenberg into the forest and winds continuously up the mountain. After about 2 km you leave the road and turn right into a forest path. You hike alternately on forest roads and forest paths until you reach the junction "Attergauer Aussichtsturm", which you reach from here in about 10 minutes. The same path leads back to the starting point. There is also the possibility to extend this tour a bit. You can make the way back via the "Klauswald". Here you go from the "Attergauer Aussichtsturm" to the [Berggasthof Danter](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100140/berggasthof-danter.html) and further along a piece of meadow path to the crossroads in the forest. Now follow the "Hubert-Gantioler-Weg" downhill to the forest road and turn left - you hike via the Klauswald and the Koglberg back to the starting point. REFRESHMENT STOPS: [Berggasthof Danter](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100140/berggasthof-danter.html), Lichtenberg [Country inn Spitzerwirt](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100669/landgasthof-spitzerwirt.html), Kogl Access to the Attergau lookout tower by car & bus: Access to the tower is possible by car as well as by bus to the parking lot Aussichtsturm is possible. (Buses please at Berggasthof Danter) From here a 10 minute walk along a gravel road leads to the Attergauer Aussichtsturm. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 1c **Starting place:** 4880 St. Georgen im Attergau **Destination:** 4881 Straß im Attergau **duration:** 1h 40m **length:** 4,8 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 309m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 53m **Lowest point:** 575m **Highest point:** 873m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Parking area at the country inn Spitzerwirt **Destination:** Attergauer Observation Tower on the Lichtenberg **further information:** - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Tour Attergauer Oberservation Tower](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001584&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Tour Attergauer Oberservation Tower](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001584&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Tour Attergauer Oberservation Tower") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**By car: From Salzburg via motorway A1 – Exit St. Georgen im Attergau – right on the Attergaustraße (L540) to the center. From Vienna/Linz via motorway A1 – Exit St. Georgen im Attergau – right on the Attergaustraße (L540) to the center. From Bad Ischl – Weißenbachtal (B153) – follow B152 to Unterach and then B151 to Attersee than left to the Attergaustraße (L540) to St. Georgen. By train: From Salzburg or Linz/Vienna with „Austrian Federal Railways“ or „Westbahn“ to Attnang Puchheim - via regional train to Vöcklamarkt and St. Georgen By plane: Arrival to Airport Salzburg or Linz – with the car/bus or train to St. Georgen im Attergau. **Parking**- Parking space: 10 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Pets allowed - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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