The most beautiful ascents in the Salt Chamber
The best of hiking in the Salt Chamber
The Salt Chamber is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful areas in Austria. The breathtaking lakes are surrounded by a number of limestone peaks, which you can conquer both on hiking trails and on secured paths. Let's take a look at an overview of the most beautiful outputs you can take here
Ascent to Schafberg
Spring ascent with overnight stay on top
Schafberg is a 1780 meter high mountain, forming a significant landmark over Lake Wolfgagngsee. At the beginning of May, there is still relative calm before the season begins. The top is easily accessible except for one ferrata, but it is necessary to take into account a larger elevation. There are several paths up, from St. Gilgen, Lake Atersee and three from the village of St. Wolfgang and for those who like the railway, cogwheel rides during the season to the top, where you will be welcomed in a mountain hut. continue reading
Ascent to Hoher Sarstein
View of the Dachstein
The hill that stretches over the beautiful Lake Hallstättersee and from its top is a great view of the glacier covered Dachstein. The ascent to it takes about three hours. During the ascent, we can observe the already mentioned Hallstatt Lake from a bird's eye view, which unfortunately is not visible from the top. continue reading
Ascent to Sparberg
Have Wolfgangsee in the palm of your hand
Mount Sparberg (1,502 m above sea level) is not exactly the highest compared to the surrounding peaks in the area of Lake Wolfgangsee, for that one has views of the whole region and I dare say that it is one of the most beautiful. They are especially illustrated by the colors of the lake, which is just below the top. continue reading
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
