Hiking & Mountaineering

Family Schwabl and the Alpin Juwel team — we hike these trails ourselves.

Anyone who only knows Saalbach Hinterglemm in the winter has missed out on half the experience. In summer, the valley transforms into one of Austria's most diverse hiking regions — over 400 kilometers of marked trails, vast alpine meadows, lonely summits, and mountain huts where you don't need to book in advance because not everyone knows them yet. Alpin Juwel is right in the heart of it. Four modern cable cars start within walking distance — if you want to start at the top, you're there in minutes. Those who prefer to climb up can do that, too.

The Three Major Tours of the Region

• ⛰️ The Seven Summits: 24 kilometers, around 2,000 meters of elevation gain, seven peaks. The most demanding tour in the Glemmtal is not for your first day of hiking — but if you have strong endurance and are sure-footed, you'll be rewarded with a ridge walk you won't soon forget. Only for experienced mountain hikers.
• 🥾 Pinzgauer Spaziergang: The name is misleading — this is no "stroll" (Spaziergang). The path leads at an altitude of over 2,000 meters with almost no significant inclines through a panorama that you would otherwise have to work hard for: Hohe Tauern on one side, Glemmtal on the other. For all those who want height without having to climb brutally — one of the most beautiful tours in the region.
• 🌿 Home of Lässig Walk: A sprawling loop through the valley end, easy to combine with a stop for refreshments. Naturally beautiful, varied, and manageable even after a long day of traveling. For everyone who wants to move without exhausting themselves.

Summit Destinations Worth the Effort

• Gaisstein (2,363 m): The highest grass mountain in Central Europe — and still surprisingly unknown to many guests. The ascent requires stamina, but the view at the top more than makes up for it. One of our personal favorites when the weather is right.
• Hochtorsee: A mountain lake that looks completely different depending on the light and time of day. Easily accessible, rewarding as a day trip destination or as a stopover on longer tours. Those who start early often have it all to themselves.

On the Reiterkogel and the surrounding slopes, there are paths made specifically for children — and they work because they have real content and don't just look nice:

• Berg Kodok & Expedition Kodok: Riddle and discovery tours that children actually want to participate in. No "alibi" children's program.
• Montelino's Adventure Trail at Kohlmais: With stations to touch and participate in. Easily manageable from approx. 4 years old, and entertaining for parents too.
• 🌸 Medicinal Herb Path at Reiterkogel: Over 200 native medicinal plants and alpine flowers, labeled and explained. Anyone who wants to know what grows on alpine meadows and how it smells is better off here than in any botanical garden.

🏃 Nordic Walking

There is a well-developed Nordic Walking network around Saalbach Hinterglemm — ideal for everyone who prefers to move at a brisk pace on paved paths rather than on gravel and roots. Poles available upon request in-house, further info at reception.

Alpine Festivals & Events from June to October

From alpine festivals to herb hikes and regional events — the summer season in Saalbach Hinterglemm is well-filled. This isn't a program you just check off a list, but moments that turn a stay from a good one into a truly great one. You will receive current dates at check-in or at the reception.

The Talschluss (Valley End): Treetop path, "Teufelswasser" (Devil's Water), managed huts for a real stopover. This is where the Pinzgauer Spaziergang ends — and where you understand why the so-called Golden Gate Bridge of the Alps got its name. One of the most beautiful spots in the region, yet not overcrowded.

Schattberg East Summit (2,020 m): 360-degree panorama, easily accessible with the summer cable car, starting point for many of the most beautiful high-altitude hikes. If you're up there early, you almost have it to yourself.

Gaisstein (2,363 m): The highest grass mountain in Central Europe. For everyone who wants a peak that truly deserves the name.

Hochtorsee: Quiet, beautiful, different at every time of day. A destination you don't explain, you just go there.

💧 Reservoir Ponds: Crystal-clear mountain lakes along the hiking trails — on hot days, the best reason to take a break. Some are for looking at, some are for jumping in. We'll tell you which is which at reception.

Managed Alpine Huts: Along the trails, there are several huts with regional specialties and homemade delicacies. We'll give you the current opening times before you start — not all of them are open every day, and that’s a good thing.