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Hiking in the Home of Lässig

Saalbach Hinterglemm: The Hiking Paradise in Salzburger Land

In the “Home of Lässig,” you can forget everyday life. Directly in front of the hotel door, you can start on over 400 kilometers of hiking trails – from leisurely alpine pasture hikes to challenging summit tours. Numerous themed trails also invite you to discoveries and enjoyable experiences. Visit us at the Boutique Hotel Bauer in Saalbach Hinterglemm, one of the most attractive regions for a hiking vacation in Salzburger Land.

Hiking vacation in Saalbach Hinterglemm – what awaits you

The charming landscape with seemingly endless expanses, idyllic grassy mountains over which diverse hiking trails gently wind, is a dream for hikers. It doesn’t matter whether you prefer leisurely hiking in Saalbach Hinterglemm, love a challenge, or are looking for an alpine adventure – the area has a lot to offer.

The ultimate challenge for hiking in Saalbach Hinterglemm is the Saalbach Hiking Challenge: three long-distance hiking trails, 64 kilometers, and 3,800 meters of elevation gain. Trail runners also love the Saalbach mountains and, for example, conquer the region’s Seven Summits. We or the local guides can also tell you interesting facts during our joint tours and guided hikes in Saalbach Hinterglemm. We recommend a sunrise tour – it’s an unforgettable experience to see the sun rise above the horizon from a mountain summit.

Hiking tips from your host family

Those who set out for hiking in Saalbach Hinterglemm have a choice of around 400 kilometers of hiking trails. These are our favorites:

Große Holzfigur mit blauen Rutschen auf einem Wasserspielplatz vor grüner Almwiese

Heimat-Rundweg (Homeland Circular Trail)

During a leisurely and relaxing hike around the Zwölferkogel summit, visitors learn more about the Glemmtal valley and its history. Comfortable loungers at the summit and by the beautiful reservoir invite you to relax and enjoy a delicious family picnic.

Tip: Montelino’s summit playground is also located at the summit of the Zwölferkogel. This children’s playground makes every child’s heart beat faster.

  • Starting point: Zwölferkogelbahn
  • Duration: approx. 35 min.
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Elevation gain: 35 m up / 35 m down
  • Access:
    • Postbus, daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Parking garage or parking lot at Zwölferkogelbahn

Wanderin hält ihre Hand in spritzendes Quellwasser vor grüner Berglandschaft

Pinzgauer Spaziergang (Pinzgau Walk)

This almost 18 km long mountain tour from Saalbach to the Schmittenhöhe high above Zell am See is a true “hiking challenge.”

  • Starting point: Schattberg X-press (2 minutes walk from the hotel, observe operating hours)
  • Duration: approx. 6 hours
  • Difficulty: moderate (demanding endurance)
  • Elevation gain: approx. 700 m up / 755 m down
Wandern Hiking

Hiking Educational Trail

The hiking educational trail is the ideal introduction to a hiking vacation in Saalbach Hinterglemm. Along the way, informative stations await you on plants, safety, and behavior in the mountains – especially exciting for families and beginners.

  • Starting point: valley head, approx. 10 minutes walk from Lindlingalm
  • Duration: approx. 1-2 hours
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Elevation gain: low
Drei Wanderinnen mit Rucksäcken gehen über eine sonnige Almwiese unter blauem Himmel

Home of Lässig Walk

The Home of Lässig Walk is a scenic long-distance hike for experienced hikers and leads through the quiet Hinterglemm valley head. Over approximately 22 kilometers, you will experience impressive panoramas, pristine nature, and with a bit of luck, even marmots or golden eagles.

  • Starting point: Lengau parking lot in the Hinterglemm valley head
  • Duration: approx. 6-8 hours
  • Difficulty: challenging
  • Elevation gain: approx. 1,630 m up / 1,630 m down
To the interactive hiking map for Saalbach Hinterglemm

Advantages for your hiking vacation at Boutique Hotel Bauer

Hiking in Saalbach Hinterglemm with its contrasting peaks of the Pinzgau mountainsis an absolute pleasure – for strollers, Nordic walkers, hiking enthusiasts, and alpinists. With the following services, we want to make your hiking vacation in Saalbach Hinterglemm even more attractive:

  • Free rental of hiking backpacks and poles
  • Varied hiking program (5 to 7 different hikes per week)
  • Guided hikes with the region’s certified hiking guides
  • Individual hiking tips
  • Saalbach Hinterglemm Joker Card & Mobility Ticket

Services for your hiking vacation at Hotel Bauer

Good to know for your hiking vacation

Frequently asked questions about hiking in Saalbach Hinterglemm

Around Saalbach Hinterglemm, over 400 kilometers of hiking trails await you – from leisurely circular routes to challenging summit tours like the Pinzgauer Spaziergang or the Home of Lässig Walk.

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Off to your hiking vacation

Start directly from the Boutique Hotel Bauer into the mountains and experience varied hiking days in Salzburger Land.

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