--- title: Walk via the Rathlucken Hut to the Eternal Wall url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007907/hike-via-the-rathlucken-hut-to-the-ewige-wand-eternal-wall.html" description: Wonderful panoramic walk from the centre of Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt via the Rathlucken hut to the Ewige Wand and back again. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Walk via the Rathlucken Hut to the Eternal Wall Hike via the Rathlucken hut to the "Ewige Wand" (eternal wall) ================================================================ **Starting place:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee **Destination:** 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/248892/EADC16C1CC39F9D4D0014365E9D60D2FBC34A6FFFC1D96F0B7D3DA7D0955E649/rathlucken-huette-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/248893/D410423724FCE420EFF65A15126D751CA793D03F962F2A71F1E62AD66626248A/ewige-wand-in-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/248894/64746E1BD8822B4874C5EFF96B4F02276F0D0A8CAB78D5D01B8A6C4F356A3EF5/rathlucken-huette-in-bad-goisern-am-halstaettersee.jpg) © Open copyright © Christopher Unterberger Close copyright [ ![A rustic wooden mountain hut with a sun terrace, surrounded by mountains and forest. Guests enjoy food and drinks on the wooden benches while the sun bathes the scenery in warm light.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248892/EADC16C1CC39F9D4D0014365E9D60D2FBC34A6FFFC1D96F0B7D3DA7D0955E649/rathlucken-huette-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg "© Christopher Unterberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248892/EADC16C1CC39F9D4D0014365E9D60D2FBC34A6FFFC1D96F0B7D3DA7D0955E649/rathlucken-huette-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg) © Open copyright © Kain Rudi 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/x550/248893/D410423724FCE420EFF65A15126D751CA793D03F962F2A71F1E62AD66626248A/ewige-wand-in-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg "© Kain Rudi") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248893/D410423724FCE420EFF65A15126D751CA793D03F962F2A71F1E62AD66626248A/ewige-wand-in-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg) © Open copyright © Christopher Unterberger Close copyright [ ![An idyllic guest terrace with vine arbour and panoramic views of the mountains. Perfect for a cosy break with regional specialities and a cool drink under the shady greenery.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248894/64746E1BD8822B4874C5EFF96B4F02276F0D0A8CAB78D5D01B8A6C4F356A3EF5/rathlucken-huette-in-bad-goisern-am-halstaettersee.jpg "© Christopher Unterberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248894/64746E1BD8822B4874C5EFF96B4F02276F0D0A8CAB78D5D01B8A6C4F356A3EF5/rathlucken-huette-in-bad-goisern-am-halstaettersee.jpg) 1. 2. 3. pets allowed Circular route 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:qcxaH_sbrAP|@oAl@u@mC[uBE_BDyA\}CbAuFV_D?gGS?O_@i@_@IU?s@Qp@[`@w@t@{Av@o@Sa@cAi@PIzA}@v@q@jAUP_EtAaCToExBq@fAq@pCE`ADx@Md@MDMSa@E_@Bu@PyBhAo@j@kB`AeAvC]iAMqA@{@g@oBC}AF}AOs@LMRqAd@oAZW~IaTnAiA}AmAoCiFk@e@wBeDYOwAFcAhA_@DcB[u@Bm@^gAa@s@GoEn@_DdA}C|B}@VsInN_@rAwCrFm@~EOnHSp@QRk@Fa@RYr@DLELKFOAcD}Bm@EEi@{@MQ]a@OeA@_FqCYKk@JWSeAaCImBUo@q@kAs@e@wBJ}CkB_A]{@Zq@Mi@c@Yg@_BYw@u@Uj@Fd@V`@lBtAl@v@`DtJnF`IxBhGtAfCrAxHpCnEbDzG`B^NT]`@k@Gm@YYa@mAu@iBSSOd@t@r@bC@jAt@zHl@rATJ|@CxG}CzChAd@lAHjAbMUTuK\c@jBCHcAf@o@~@o@t@?j@Yd@CXO~AoB`GD`CfACi@p@_@|CqCb@c@EUrA]f@a@r@Gh@eAf@E`@y@zA_Ar@{@xANhBoAz@sAz@q@JYNcBfBqBN?b@g@XVX@hBk@ZBjAr@v@m@`@C`AqAtAoCpAu@j@{@|A_@\sAb@xBF~@a@dEBpCZtBt@lCnAm@Qy@?q@&server=meta.tourdata.at) **This approx. 10 km long walk in [Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000966/bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) takes you "Across the sky" to the Rathlucken Hütte and on to the Ewige Wand. Let yourself be enchanted by the mystical forest and enjoy the unique panorama!** Walk for panorama lovers ------------------------ The tour starts directly at **[Tourismusbüro Bad Goisern](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/105289/tourismusbuero-bad-goisern.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**. Go right along Kirchengasse and after the **[Gasthof Hotel Moserwirt](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/101255/gasthof-hotel-moserwirt.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** turn right again into Josef-Putz-Straße. After a few minutes' walk, turn left into Hörmannsbergweg for a few metres before turning left again onto a forest path and finally arriving at a house. Here the so-called Gimsenweg leads you right across fields to the village of Primesberg. Enjoy the beautiful **view over the Goiserertal** and then follow the road. At the Höllgraben crossroads, turn right uphill and then take the forest path towards **Himmelbauer**. Once you reach Himmelbauer, take the forest path "Übern Himmel" on the left to **[Rathlucken Hütte](http://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/102864/rathlucken-huette.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**. A short break to recharge your batteries on the sunny terrace would be worthwhile here. Continue along the**[ high and legend trail](http://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007280/hoehen--und-sagenweg-bad-goisern.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**. Take enough time for the mystical forest full of legends and stories! Enjoy the **incredible panorama** of Bad Goisern and the surrounding mountains before tackling the descent via the Anzenbergstraße forest road. A small hiking trail takes you directly to the B145 at the entrance to the village of Weißenbach. Take the footpath and cycle path on the left, past the **[Jodschwefelbad railway station](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/101404/bahnhof-jodschwefelbad.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**. Cross the B145. The Josef-Eidenberger-Weg leads you behind the **[Vivea Gesundheitshotel](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430017639/vivea-gesundheitshotel.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** into the village of Posern. Continue through the small park, along Feuerbachgasse and follow the Primesbergweg back down into the valley. The field path takes you from "Sydlerfeld", via Schötzenbauer, to Josef-Putz-Straße and back to the starting point. [**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:** 3h 28m **length:** 10,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 478m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 473m **Lowest point:** 487m **Highest point:** 862m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Tourist office Bad Goisern **Destination:** Tourist office Bad Goisern **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Hike via the Rathlucken hut to the "Ewige Wand" (eternal wall)](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007907&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Hike via the Rathlucken hut to the "Ewige Wand" (eternal wall)](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007907&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Hike via the Rathlucken hut to the "Ewige Wand" (eternal wall)") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****The description of the tour starts at the Bad Goisern tourist office (but you can choose your own starting point). We recommend the following free car parks: [Parkplatz Stampfl](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024660/parkplatz-stampfl.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata), [Parkplatz Mitte](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024638/parkplatz-mitte.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata) or the car park behind the [HAND.WERK.HAUS Salzkammergut](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/400272/hand-werk-haus-salzkammergut.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** **By car** **From Salzburg:** Exit Thalgau via federal road B158 towards Bad Ischl, in Bad Ischl exit onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 towards Bad Goisern. **From Linz:** Motorway exit Regau onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 towards Gmunden and Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern. **From Vienna/Graz:** Motorway exit Liezen on B320, in Trautenfels turn 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 fees**free of charge [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Pets allowed - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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