SNOWSHOEING AT UNTERSBERG
Experience a winter wonderland hike across the snow-covered Untersberg Massif, a dreamlike experience that becomes an unforgettable adventure, especially with snowshoes. The white splendor of the Untersberg provides the perfect backdrop for a picturesque hike through the quiet of nature.
For detailed information and tips for your snowshoe hike, visit www.salzburg-alpin.com. Here, you'll find everything you need for a safe and enjoyable tour.
We ask all hikers to respect the protective forest and conduct their activities in a way that leaves nature untouched. Mindful interaction with the environment ensures the beauty of the Untersberg for future generations. Read more about how you can be respectful towards nature and help preserve our beautiful landscape. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Pack your snowshoes and immerse yourself in the idyllic winter paradise of the Untersberg, where every track in the snow becomes a part of your story.
Please give the protection forest a chance!
For an intact nature - respect your limits! THANKS!
SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING AT UNTERSBERG
For all skiers and snowboarders: Ski route closed!
Please give the protection forest a chance! For an intact nature - respect your limits!
Experience the ultimate skiing and snowboarding on the challenging 7.5 km ski route at Untersberg, just a 20-minute walk from the Untersberg cable car mountain station. With an impressive elevation difference of about 1400 meters, this route offers an unparalleled experience for passionate winter sports enthusiasts.
The ski route, favored by locals and ideally located just outside the gates of Salzburg, promises pure winter fun. Thanks to the careful greening measures taken by the cable car operators, erosion is actively counteracted to preserve the natural beauty of the route.
After an exciting day on the slopes, bus line 35 from Fürstenbrunn to the Untersberg cable car valley station ensures a convenient return. We ask all visitors to respect the protective forest and contribute to the preservation of the intact nature. Together, we can ensure that Untersberg remains a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts.
Pack your skis or snowboard and discover the spectacular ski route at Untersberg – an unforgettable adventure awaits you!
Note the signage of the ski route!
Winter offers
Für Tourengeher haben wir bis Ende der Wintersaison eine Aktion:
Sollte die Skiabfahrt nicht bis ins Tal befahrbar sein, nehmen wir alle Skifahrer und Snowboarder, die nur teilweise abfahren, mit ihrer gültigen Bergfahrkarte gratis mit ins Tal!
Für alle Tourengeher: Wir bitten am Rand der Piste zu gehen!
Siehe auch Info Pistensperre!
Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis.
THE THOMAS EDER STEIG
Thomas Eder Trail Adventure: A Path for Experts at Untersberg
Dare to tackle the Thomas Eder Trail, a route for true mountain professionals that will excite every experienced hiker. Begin your journey comfortably with the Untersberg cable car to the mountain station and follow the Alpine Club path (Trail 417) to the stunning Salzburger Hochthron. From there, the path leads across the plateau and down into the Mittagsscharte.
The actual Thomas Eder Trail starts branching off to the left and demands all your skills. Along safety ropes, stairs, and through tunnels, you will descend to the fascinating Schellenberger Ice Cave, where exciting tours await you in the summer.
This trail is recommended exclusively for experienced mountain hikers with excellent sure-footedness, no fear of heights, and high physical fitness. Sturdy mountain boots are a must, and extra caution is advised in wet conditions.
Plan between 1.5 and 2.5 hours for this unique mountain adventure. A special highlight after the hike is the Toni Lenz Hut, just a 10-minute walk from the ice cave – perfect for a well-deserved rest.
Ready for the challenge? The Thomas Eder Trail at Untersberg awaits you with unforgettable impressions and pure mountain air.
Directions:
Take the Untersberg cable car to the mountain station. Continue via the Alpine Club path (Trail 417) to the Salzburger Hochthron.
From there, hike down across the plateau into the Mittagsscharte.
Follow the Thomas Eder Trail branching off to the left and descend along the safety ropes through stairs and tunnels to the Schellenberger Ice Cave, where hourly tours take place between June and October in the summer.
Caution: For the experienced only! Suitable only for truly experienced, absolutely sure-footed, vertigo-free, and physically fit individuals.
Sturdy mountain boots required.
Very dangerous in wet conditions.
Hiking time is approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
The Toni Lenz Hut is located 10 minutes' walk from the ice cave.
Starting Point:
Untersberg Cable Car Mountain Station: 1776m
Endpoint:
Ice Cave: 1570m
THE REIT-STEIG
Explore the Reitsteig: A Hiking Experience at Untersberg
Embark on the Reitsteig, a wonderfully hiking trail that leads you safely and with moderate challenge to Untersberg. Start your adventure from the parking area in Glanegg and follow a path characterized by numerous steps but less steepness than the Dopplersteig.
The Reitsteig is the ideal path for those who prefer a less demanding route without missing out on the experience of a mountain hike. Sturdy footwear and sure-footedness are also essential here, while the majority of the path runs through shady forest, ensuring pleasant temperatures.
Upon reaching the plateau, you are only half an hour away from the Untersberg cable car, which conveniently takes you back to the valley. Thanks to the moderate incline, the Reitsteig is also well suited for children with good fitness, accompanied by their parents.
Plan for about 2.5 to 3.5 hours for this family-friendly hike, starting at 465 meters in Glanegg and reaching 1776 meters at the Untersberg cable car. The Reitsteig offers an unforgettable nature experience for the whole family!
Directions:
From the parking area in Glanegg, the easier and safer, yet still challenging trail leads up to Untersberg. Here too, countless steps must be conquered.
For the hike, you should have sturdy mountain boots and be sure-footed.
The trail mostly runs through the forest.
Upon reaching the plateau, the Untersberg cable car is about 30 minutes away.
The Reitsteig is not as steep as the Dopplersteig and overall easier to navigate.
For children with good fitness, accompanied by their parents, the Reitsteig is suitable.
Hiking time is approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
Starting Point:
Glanegg: 465m
Endpoint:
Untersberg Cable Car: 1776m
Ausgangspunkt für Wanderwege Dopplersteig und Reitsteig
Ausgangspunkt für Wanderwege Dopplersteig und Reitsteig
PARAGLIDING & HANG GLIDING AT UNTERSBERG (1852m)
Discover paragliding and hang gliding at Untersberg, the 1852-meter-high jewel in Grödig near Salzburg. The Untersberg cable car comfortably takes you to the Geiereck or Hochalm mountain stations all year round, where your flying adventure begins. The breathtaking views and clear mountain air make each flight an unforgettable experience.
For all flying enthusiasts, the Fliegerclub Luftikus, led by Kurt Haslauer, offers extensive information and support. Whether you are an experienced pilot or planning your first tandem flight, Kurt Haslauer and his team are there to assist you with advice and action. You can easily contact them at 0664 2347340.
Please note that special flying rules apply at Untersberg, especially due to its proximity to Salzburg Airport and in consideration of the hunting season. All necessary information and guidelines can be found at www.luftikus.info.
Make sure you are well informed before your flight to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Paragliding and hang gliding at Untersberg is more than just a sport – it's an opportunity to feel freedom above the peaks and see the world from a new perspective. Get ready for an adventure you won't soon forget!
THE DOPPLER-STEIG
Discover the Dopplersteig: Your Adventure Path to Untersberg
Experience the allure of hiking on the Dopplersteig, a challenging route that leads you directly to the majestic Untersberg. Begin your adventure from the parking area in Glanegg and embark on a steep and demanding hike that rewards with breathtaking natural beauty.
The hike takes you up steps carved in stone and wood, secured with a safety rope through the steep terrain. At the Taxhamer Cross, a picturesque rest stop, you are only about 30 minutes away from the Untersberg cable car.
This path requires sturdy mountain boots, sure-footedness, and a head for heights. Good physical condition is essential to conquer the numerous steps of the trail. Due to its demands, the Dopplersteig is less suitable for children and the risk increases in wet conditions.
Plan for about 2.5 to 3.5 hours for this unique hike and start your experience at 465 meters in Glanegg, to eventually arrive at 1776 meters at the Untersberg cable car. Prepare for an unparalleled adventure that offers not only physical challenges but also unforgettable panoramas. The Dopplersteig awaits you!
Directions:
From the parking area in Glanegg, the challenging and steep mountain hike to Untersberg begins.
In the upper Rositten, the path to the "Toni-Lenz Hut" branches off to the left.
To the right, the path leads towards "Dopplerwand" to the entrance of the Dopplersteig.
The steps, partly carved in stone and wood, are secured with a safety rope.
After the steep section, you reach the Taxhamer Cross. From there, the Untersberg cable car is about 30 minutes away.
For the hike, you should have sturdy mountain boots, be sure-footed and free from vertigo.
Good physical condition is also a basic requirement.
The trail consists of many steps.
The Dopplersteig is not suitable for children.
Very dangerous in wet conditions.
Hiking time is approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
Starting Point:
Glanegg: 465m
Endpoint:
Untersberg Cable Car: 1776m
Ausgangspunkt für Wanderwege Dopplersteig und Reitsteig
Sporty things
SKI TOURING
For all ski tourers: Ski route closed!
Discover ski touring at Untersberg, a paradise for all ski mountaineering and snowboarding enthusiasts. Take advantage of our special offer until the end of the winter season: If the ski route is not passable down to the valley, we will bring all skiers and snowboarders who can only make it part of the way down back to the valley for free with their valid day uphill ticket!
Please always pay attention to the marking of the ski route and respect the rules: Walk on the edge of the route and avoid skiing side by side. This ensures not only your safety but also protects the valuable protective forest and contributes to an intact nature.
We appeal to all ski tourers to respect the limits of nature and to contribute to the preservation of this breathtaking landscape. Together, we can ensure that Untersberg remains a place that future generations can also enjoy.
Pack your gear and experience the unparalleled beauty of Untersberg while ski touring. We look forward to accompanying you on this adventure and thank you in advance for your consideration and respect for nature.
Please pay attention to the marking of the ski route! Continue reading (pdf)
Climbing
CONQUER THE UNTERSBERG
The Untersberg, a majestic mountain massif on the border between Bavaria and Salzburg, offers climbing enthusiasts a series of challenging routes. These are especially reserved for experienced climbers seeking the thrill of adrenaline in dizzying heights. With each route, a unique panorama of the surrounding Alpine foothills unfolds, making the effort of each climbing tour worthwhile.
For detailed information on climbing routes at the Untersberg, the portal Alpintouren at www.alpintouren.com is recommended. There, you will find comprehensive descriptions of each path, including difficulty levels and required equipment. Careful preparation is essential to experience the climbing adventures safely and with maximum enjoyment.
Climbing at the Untersberg is more than just a physical challenge; it's an invitation to explore your own limits while experiencing the majestic nature up close. Prepare well and embark on an unforgettable climbing adventure at the Untersberg.