Trip to the mountain pastures Postalm
A trip above the Salt Chamber
Postalm pastures are the largest mountain pastures in Austria. They are located high above the lakes of the Salt Chamber. A trip here will reward you with light tourism through beautiful cottages with even more beautiful views.
How to get to Postalm
The starting point for the Postalm mountain pastures can be reached via the Postalmstraße toll road connecting the Lammer valley below the Tennengebirge and Strobl lakeside at Lake Wolfgangsee.
Driving on Postalmstraße
Mountain road through the mountains of the Salzkammergut
If you want to experience a nice mountain road in the Salt Chamber or use it as a high starting point for a number of tours, be sure to try Postalmstraße. In addition, there are beautiful views of the Dachstein or more often of the Tennegebirge. continue reading
Classic circuit after Postalm
There are several car parks by the Postalmstraße, from which you can go on various hikes and climb several adjacent peaks. If you are here for the first time, be sure to try the classic circuit, from which you will see everything essential
Walk through the meadows of Postalm
Famous meadows above the lakes of the Salt Chamber
If you want to enjoy comfortable hiking in the beautiful and picturesque location of the largest alpine meadows in Austria, head south from Lake Wolfgangsee to the Postalm pasture. You can make a number of circuits here and climb several lookout hills. The basic walk starts in the highest car park (Parkplatz 3 – Postalm) at an altitude of 1,310 m above sea level and leads to the Wiesleralm cottage (1,350 m above sea level) located at the crossroads of hiking trails. continue reading
Tips for mountain ascents from Postalm
From the center of Postalm you can go to three easy peaks – Wieslerhorn, Windkogel and Thorhöhe, which offer really great views.
Ascent to Windkogel and Thorhöhe from Postalm
Wonderful views of the Salt Chamber
Postalm as the largest plateau in Austria is a popular tourist destination in the Salzkammergut. There are several marked circuits around this picturesque landscape. From the Postalm Rundweg 3 circuit, you can easily ascend to two nearby peaks, which have wonderful yet different views of the surroundings. The whole ascent to Windkogel (1,566 m above sea level) and Thorhöhe (1,533 m above sea level) is very simple and even families with children can handle it safely. continue reading
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