Giant - AdventureTrail

High Salve-Itter

Starting point: Hexenwasser gondola lift & Salvenbahn Hopfgarten gondola lift
Destination: Salvistabahn Itter
Pure walking time: 1.5 hours
Length: 2 km
Level: Medium

Directions

I can easily reach the summit of the Hohe Salve with the Hexenwasser Söll gondola lift or the Salvenbahn gondola lift. Once at the top, I can enjoy the magnificent views. I can spend a few quiet moments in Austria's highest pilgrimage church before starting my hike. A winding hiking trail leads me down towards the Rigi, where another small climb awaits me, taking me up to the Kleine Salve. Once I reach the top, I am treated to completely new views. I can take some funny pictures by the giant sticks and let my gaze wander over the lake.

Highlights

Reservoir & Kleine Salve panoramic mountain
Kraftalm pilgrimage church
ErlebnisWelt Hohe Salve (Söll-Hopfgarten)
Giant hiking poles
Hohe Salve summit with the Salvenkircherl chapel
Salvis Kraxxl-Platzl playground

Mountain railroads & theme parks

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