--- title: 12erHornTrail url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008629/12erhorntrail.html" description: "Short description:Fast-paced trail run on the iconic mountain at Wolfgangsee in the beautiful Salzkammergut! The Zwölferhorn is popular in both summer and winter due to the magnificent views and numerous possibilities. The 12erHornTrail connects the most beautiful viewpoints with an extensive circular route over the summit.Recommended season:MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:Loop" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # 12erHornTrail 12erHornTrail =============== **Starting place:** 5340 St. Gilgen **Destination:** 5340 St. Gilgen ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/431720/7CB7597332EE4D2D39CBDCCEB327BD53DEBFBB0E93D8AF626A9A648F631B86F6/jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/431721/B603AFBBC9CF9137E1A24660657D79B3DAD852C36B1A2123C4E5B71B823421C8/jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/431722/AD6F74B7C0C8B610F456E08D23F613F2FE70E0C23EAB1795EAC5A5702AB7955B/jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Lukas Schaffenrath Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/431720/7CB7597332EE4D2D39CBDCCEB327BD53DEBFBB0E93D8AF626A9A648F631B86F6/jpg.jpg "© Lukas Schaffenrath") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/431720/7CB7597332EE4D2D39CBDCCEB327BD53DEBFBB0E93D8AF626A9A648F631B86F6/jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Lukas Schaffenrath Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/431721/B603AFBBC9CF9137E1A24660657D79B3DAD852C36B1A2123C4E5B71B823421C8/jpg.jpg "© Lukas Schaffenrath") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/431721/B603AFBBC9CF9137E1A24660657D79B3DAD852C36B1A2123C4E5B71B823421C8/jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Lukas Schaffenrath Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/431722/AD6F74B7C0C8B610F456E08D23F613F2FE70E0C23EAB1795EAC5A5702AB7955B/jpg.jpg "© Lukas Schaffenrath") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/431722/AD6F74B7C0C8B610F456E08D23F613F2FE70E0C23EAB1795EAC5A5702AB7955B/jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Lukas Schaffenrath Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/431723/5984ADF9642431ED3B71829C7BCD7DB53794A3FDE4DA29D2208A84C5258FCF48/jpg.jpg "© Lukas Schaffenrath") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/431723/5984ADF9642431ED3B71829C7BCD7DB53794A3FDE4DA29D2208A84C5258FCF48/jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Circular route Salinenplatz 1 4820 Bad Ischl [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Salinenplatz%201%2C%204820%20Bad%20Ischl "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Salinenplatz%201%2C%204820%20Bad%20Ischl "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:g_rbHmenpAkBhGDnEtGjEm@n@qEd@O~AfBSlClBYlAE~Eb@bBa@dPf@XlCoBl@PBhEaBvO`DxCRbBdAyAP`@@i@n@AtAiDjAZZxB`AwBBpCtAmE`@hAzF_QxDyEbAoDzAcAv@kDxFqAn@wCjB?lAnBlGz@hE|JvBw@|CeE\iEzDoIrCqCbAqCn@\bOyLhEiG~AhBnDuBfBqEzAsRdAVt@|IvJrBrTrUdIdL|EtEtEdC~EpFlBtDb@dDvBfFe@rGb@fAtBwA@yFe@_E\sDtBjHNgF`@@TpInAlASkC~@Ld@eDO}DiB}Fc@wGk@iAYyFhCvFfEvNzA~InAhBdAdEn@jF~AZv@uAE}DqDqJi@FcE_OwDkDeFmNgAo@aHuKeIqQ?wYy@_JiBw@eIiNw@YyLTaGxBaPbPoAhGiElBgFg@NuIaFfFgIKaEqBiEbAkGsEiAmEZoAWOyEnIaBf@_BhCb@{DcFpFcCoBsBlGcAvIwErHg@dCaDdCuCh@e@nAeC`AwAnEeAfAuA?Qv@Zd@o@l@@bAR|@~@oASfAn@`@o@d@Pv@}AAwDpEmBt@gFDcE|BwDwBgBRN_BpEe@l@o@uGkEEoE`CgG&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** Fast-paced trail run on the iconic mountain at Wolfgangsee in the beautiful Salzkammergut! The Zwölferhorn is popular in both summer and winter due to the magnificent views and numerous possibilities. The 12erHornTrail connects the most beautiful viewpoints with an extensive circular route over the summit. **Recommended season:** - May - June - July - August - September - October **Properties:** - Loop **Description:** The ascent from the country road is rather unknown but definitely worth it. Beautifully hilly with some shorter steeper sections, it mostly runs well past the Lärchenhütte. Then a super flowy traverse that starts gently and then climbs more steeply to the Pillsteinhöhe. After a loop to enjoy the panorama, it goes directly to the Zwölferhorn. The following downhill is fast to run for those who want to go down through the meadows. Then, heading towards St. Gilgen, there is a longer, partially technical downhill section that is incredibly fun (even more so when it’s dry ;-)). Then don’t miss the turnoff and run a few extra altitude meters to the most beautiful viewpoint in the area, the Mozart viewpoint, before the loop closes. **Directions:** Directly on the B158, there is a small parking lot on the right side before St. Gilgen. The route starts there, passing Hochlackenhof towards Kühleiten. After Kühleiten, a short stretch on the road then turn right onto the trail towards Stubneralm. After the long traverse past the Alm, continue on the forest road towards Pillstein. On the way to the summit, keep right and with a loop over the summit and along the ridge, past the Arnikahütte directly to the Zwölferhorn. The path goes steeply up to the summit from the wide path. Here, keep right and go downhill along the ridge over the Elferstein to Sausteigalm and further to Lärchenhütte. Then descend keeping right towards St. Gilgen. Once you cross the forest road for the second time, stay on it and continue until you reach two houses on Waldhäuslweg. Just before the houses, turn left to continue crossing and following the trail to the Mozart viewpoint. From there, go a bit further up to the fork in the path. Finally, go right at the fork down to the parking lot. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 5340 St. Gilgen **Destination:** 5340 St. Gilgen **duration:** 4h 4m **length:** 16,9 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 1.194m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 1.195m **Lowest point:** 662m **Highest point:** 1.519m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Other **Starting point:** Parking lot B158 before St. Gilgen, start at the hiking sign (669 m) **Destination:** At the start **further information:** - Circular route [ ![Altitude profile 12erHornTrail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008629&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile 12erHornTrail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008629&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "12erHornTrail") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Zwölferhorn 1521m with Göll](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/431727/A23BC3880E983DFF148CDE96DEB78BD7E2D42268FF442DF8F75B6D65C60446DB/zwoelferhorn-1521m-mit-goell.jpg "Zwölferhorn 1521m with Göll") 12er-Horn 1521m [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Zwölferhorn Seilbahn Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/183281/7A55BEDB7BEC470BA65072F1543FD210448EDC9F322629B1265A7847DDF734EF/das-zwoelfer.jpg "Das "Zwölfer" (© Copyright: Zwölferhorn Seilbahn)") Das Zwölfer ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/102072/das-zwoelfer.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: epowered by Bosch Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/223054/4434747D428BA8A034AF68B2610C1A0E9A069E4AF05E333BA050A52B2BED022B/bosch-fast-charger-ladegeraet.png "Bosch fast charger (© Copyright: epowered by Bosch)") e-bike charging station "Lärchenhütte" ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430026848/e-bike-charging-station-laerchenhuette.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Jocher Wolfgang Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/194026/FFFA438680F8F7839DA9A4F08ACFD90B708741AB3D132DFC7A475975A003D398/weisswand.jpg "Weisswand (© Copyright: Jocher Wolfgang)") Weisswand ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430009317/weisswand.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Zwölferhornseilbahn Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/234403/F1F81A841F261010F4D8BF75BAA92D812ED4957CC870992CB73A8C52556BB528/gschma-platzl-zwoelferhorn.png "Gschma Platzl Zwölferhorn (© Copyright: Zwölferhornseilbahn)") Gschmå Platzl am Zwölferhorn ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430036033/gschmaa-platzl-am-zwoelferhorn.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/217877/C7756FE58F449D321860A70016B16E40824E941A309B133B7DCE29A9BDB136B6/margarethen-hoehe.jpg "Margarethen Höhe (© Copyright: TVB)") Gschmå Platzl Margarethen-Höhe ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430019304/gschmaa-platzl-margarethen-hoehe.html) Hochlackenhof Sonnenterrasse. Heimische, bodenständige Speisen. Alle Zimmer mit Dusche, Wc, Sat-TV und wahlweise mit oder ohne Balkon. [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Hotel Alte Post Faistenau Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/189625/7F58E5BC3D8731A3B72F12E5A48997C81878A563F4572F4BCB1CFF145B21E905/holzknechhuette-in-faistenau.jpg "Holzknechthütte in Faistenau (© Copyright: Hotel Alte Post Faistenau)") Event-Location "Holzknechthütte" ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430005580/event-location-holzknechthuette.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: kühleitalm Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/156148/30EDF625854640ACB2ED9C345A0C596AE7F13D7B0E752B2B5555ED33EB558B1E/kuehleitalm.jpg "Kühleitalm (© Copyright: kühleitalm)") Kühleitalm ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430022219/kuehleitalm.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/227248/BA312C757C511B523ACFE11007D248AF9B998E4483B30E1FFB42A3A7FF745A89/laimerlift.jpg "Laimerlift (© Copyright: TVB)") Ski lift St. Gilgen ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027709/ski-lift-st-gilgen.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Oberlohr Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/180470/3332025131FB6FE8ADB88AE4EAA7884B138B486B473ECB313012EC554A1AD3FF/laerchenhuette.jpg "Lärchenhütte (© Copyright: Oberlohr)") Lärchenhütte Zwölferhorn ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100079/laerchenhuette-zwoelferhorn.html) ![Pillsteinhöhe 1479 m with Wolfgangsee](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/431726/D7D6C62E40B01F3B2B57606B2AD493E083126A3C7A5F33EE3E85A373260CBF44/pillsteinhoehe-1479m-mit-wolfgangsee.jpg "Pillsteinhöhe 1479 m with Wolfgangsee") Pillstein 1478m ![Pillsteinhöhe St.Gilgen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/431725/1A7357571CB4F0A44508E5F0B66B9125D2F4145D2A317CE72871A7CCEBFFF9A7/pillsteinhoehe-st-gilgen.jpg "Pillsteinhöhe St.Gilgen") Pillsteinhöhe ![Zwölferhorn](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/431724/E19A5B5DFBF13B90402944EFCF4C2A08CDDB4CB3CF1FB636AC121F1E35A03800/zwoelferhorn.jpg "Zwölferhorn") Zwölferhorn Das Zwölferhorn ist ein 1522 m ü. A. hoher Berg hoch über Sankt Gilgen und dem Wolfgangsee im Salzkammergut. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** From Salzburg take the B158 or from the direction of Bad Ischl **Public Transit** To the Reitsiedlung bus stop, then a short stretch along the road to the starting point. Alternatively, go to St. Gilgen and walk back a bit. **Parking** There is a parking lane directly next to the road [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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