--- title: Tolerance path in Bad Goisern url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001919/tolerance-path.html" description: The approx. 1.5-hour Tolerance Trail offers not only a mountain panorama but also a journey through time to the most important points of Protestant history in the Salzkammergut. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Tolerance path in Bad Goisern Tolerance path ================ **Starting place:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **Destination:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242028/14DA402756D2E2789A2B3F29765FC204C7E9FC125DED556317137D647FCB85A4/toleranzweg-in-bad-goisern.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut / Barbara Moser Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a narrow wooden footbridge through a meadow with golden grass, surrounded by trees. It looks autumnal and could be a moor or nature reserve.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242028/14DA402756D2E2789A2B3F29765FC204C7E9FC125DED556317137D647FCB85A4/toleranzweg-in-bad-goisern.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut / Barbara Moser") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242028/14DA402756D2E2789A2B3F29765FC204C7E9FC125DED556317137D647FCB85A4/toleranzweg-in-bad-goisern.jpg) ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:{cxaHoomrAaDoFuEaCaBcA_AeEiCmA_Cr@iA|DDnFeAnBgBIKpCmBfBsB`DwDzCbCs@xBYx@~BlBtAtCeBlBs@`Bh@pAnB?bD~@iC?qCZ}Al@_CxBVzAlAlBXdA{Dr@{C&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **On the trail of the secret Protestants - the once mysterious, hidden path now invites you to enjoy a leisurely hike of around 1.5 hours. In addition to the wonderful panorama of the surrounding mountains, this themed trail is primarily intended to teach and remind us that the freedom of faith cannot be taken for granted.** The Tolerance Trail - a leisurely hike -------------------------------------- The **approx. 2 km** long Tolerance Trail is **well signposted**, but only accessible with **sturdy footwear**. With a **walking time of around 1.5 hours**, it is one of the easier hiking trails in the region, but also offers a wonderful mountain panorama and a special **place of happiness: the [Schwarzenbachlochhöhle](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015186/gluecksplatz-schwarzenbachlochhoehle.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**. The starting point is the **Parkplatz Flohwiesen** car park. From here, the route initially follows a tarmac road until you turn right at the signpost. Cross a field until you reach a fork in the forest. After leaving the forest, you cross a meadow where a **beautiful mountain panorama and a rest area** await. The route then continues through the forest until you reach the steep but short ascent to the **Schwarzenbachlochhöhle** cave. A **flashlight** is recommended for the approximately **100 m2 cave**. The Schwarzenbachloch Cave is one of the three caves in which the Protestant religious community regularly held their secret services during the time of recatholisation. The path continues uphill to the right of the cave until you reach a forest road. Here you can turn left to the **Hütteneck** or walk back to the car park in around **15 minutes.** The freedom of faith -------------------- The Tolerance Trail invites you to take a journey through time to the most important points of Protestant history in the Salzkammergut. A hike not only into the marvellous nature, but also into the history of faith in the Salzkammergut. For over 80 years, the Protestant faith flourished in the Salzkammergut until it was strictly forbidden by the Habsburgs. Outwardly Catholic, Protestantism developed over six generations as an underground church, persecuted by the authorities. The meeting places were natural caves like the **[Seekarkirche in Gosau am Dachstein](http://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430004154/seekar-gottesdienst.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**, the **[Kalmooskirche am Kalmberg](http://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/gluecksplatz/oesterreich/poi/430002125/gluecksplatz-kalmooskirche.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** as well as the **[Schwarzenbachlochhöhle](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015186/gluecksplatz-schwarzenbachlochhoehle.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**. For two centuries, the Protestants were persecuted and expelled. Many families were forced to emigrate to Transylvania in Romania. It was not until Emperor Joseph II issued the Patent of Tolerance in 1781. After the end of the cruel Counter-Reformation period, the people of Goisern were able to found a evangelical parish, which already comprised 1117 people a year later. Guided tours Toleranzweg on request at: Kefer Herbert: kefer.goisern@aon.at Helga Schmalnauer: helga@schmalnauer.at More hiking options -------------------- You can find more hikes from easy to difficult on our **[Discover the hiking page](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/wandern.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata)**. **In an emergency call the mountain rescue service on 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:** 1h 30m **length:** 2,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 168m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 167m **Lowest point:** 908m **Highest point:** 1.061m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** No view **Starting point:** Flohwiesen car park **Destination:** Flohwiesen car park **further information:** - Circular route **Details - hiking**- themed path [ ![Altitude profile Tolerance path](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001919&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Tolerance path](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001919&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Tolerance path") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****From Bad Goisern on the B145 towards St. Agatha. In the village of St. Agatha, turn left after the Shell petrol station towards Halleralm. Follow the signs to the Flohwiese car park in Pichlern.** **By car** **From Salzburg:** Exit Thalgau via the B158 towards Bad Ischl, in Bad Ischl take the B145 Salzkammergut Straße 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: 25 **Parking fees**free of charge [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Tolerance path** Tourismusverband Inneres Salzkammergut 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee Phone [ +43 6135 8329 ](tel:+4361358329) Fax machine +43 6135 8329 - 74 E-Mail [goisern@dachstein-salzkammergut.at](#mailto) Web [dachstein.salzkammergut.at/wandern](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/wandern "New window") Web [dachstein.salzkammergut.at](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at "New window") https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/wandern https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/visitdachsteinsalzkammergut) [ TikTok ](https://www.tiktok.com/@visitdachstein) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/user/dachsteinskg) [ Wikipedia ](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Goisern_am_Hallst%C3%A4ttersee) --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Viorel Munteanu Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/209336/890EFF3F8D64E55C6B4CC110A101EF567A352FBFE6C8A12B9C35E7E7A5397C0D/gluecksplatz-kalmooskirche.jpg "Happy Place Kalmoos Church (© Copyright: Viorel Munteanu)") The "Kalmoos Church" (place of happiness) ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002125/the-kalmoos-church-place-of-happiness.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Barbara Moser Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/215322/6B21BA244317AB9CB6D6E497E7DE37ECFADBF8BCBCF9BB9A77CABA68F5E347C6/schwarzenbachloch-in-bad-goisern.jpg "Schwarzenbachloch in Bad Goisern (© Copyright: Barbara Moser)") Place of Happiness Schwarzenbachloch Cave ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015186/place-of-happiness-schwarzenbachloch-cave.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: FR Dachstein Salzkammergut, Viorel Munteanu Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/240634/A71EE40266D151E80CA84184B6CB155A04717064CE4024EC1F50581B0A17D2D5/skating-mit-bergpanorama-in-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg "Skating with a mountain panorama in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt (© Copyright: FR Dachstein Salzkammergut, Viorel Munteanu)") Bad Goisern Flohwiesenloipe ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001569/bad-goisern-flohwiesenloipe.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Elisabeth Grill Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/254599/E3B1789805162005CDDB4C18CD7D52EC30C1E170520D2F3B3DB5F31D79B0514B/seekar-gottesdienst.jpg "Seekar- mass (© Copyright: Elisabeth Grill)") Seekar Service ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430004154/seekar-service.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 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