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Hohe Salve summit

Tyrol's No. 1 panoramic mountain

A well-developed sports and activity mountain; with a 1,829 meter high summit. The free-standing location of the Hohe Salve allows me to enjoy magnificent views of the Kitzbühel Alps and the Zillertal Alps, the Wilder Kaiser massif and the Hohe Tauern in good weather.

The 360° view of over 70 three-thousand-metre peaks from the revolving panorama platform at the Hohe Salve summit restaurant is also possible without much effort, as the Hopfgarten and Söll cable cars make it easy and comfortable for me to reach the summit with two 8-seater gondola lifts ! Once at the top, I recommend a visit to the highest church in Austria, the pilgrimage church of St. John the Baptist. The Salvenkirchlein is the ideal starting point for many beautiful hikes.

A hike suitable for everyone leads around the summit of the Hohe Salve: an easy panoramic trail with no significant inclines offers wonderful views of all the surrounding mountains. Another highlight is the sundial trail, where 12 sundial stations reveal the secrets of the sun, wind and weather and vividly explain the history of timekeeping. A wind harp transforms the wind into music, encouraging visitors to pause and listen to the sounds.

What is there to see on the Hohe Salve?

Highlights

  • Sundial & wind harp: On the summit of the Hohe Salve, an ancient place of worship and sky observation, the concept of "time" can be experienced through the senses. I can trace the secrets of the sun, wind and weather in many small experiments. It is made clear how time flows and the wind sings.
  • Visit to the Salvenkirche: The summit innkeeper has a wealth of stories to tell about the legendary Salvenkirchlein and has exciting tales to tell about the magical "Wetterstein", giants, witches and saints.
  • Salvi's Kraxxl Platz: On the summit of the Hohe Salve, your little ones can play and run around to their heart's content.
High salvo © Norbert Eisele-Hein
Hohe Salve Hohe Salve © Dietmar Denger
Hohe Salve Hohe Salve © Dietmar Denger
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How do I get to the Hohe Salve?

Mountain railroads to the Hohe Salve

  • Hopfgarten: Salvista run I + II
  • Söll: Hexenwasser gondola lift + Hohe Salve cable car
  • Itter: Salvistabahn (only up to the Kleine Salve - hike up to the Hohe Salve possible - 380 m difference in altitude)

Rain on the Hohe Salve

Even in bad weather, I can experience a lot on Tyrol's most beautiful panoramic mountain, the Hohe Salve: The Salvenkirchlein is Austria's highest church and has a few legends and stories to offer. I can play hide and seek around the Salven giant.

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The highest pilgrimage church in Austria
Salvenkirchlein
High up on the 1,829-metre summit of the Hohe Salve sits the Salvenkirchlein - one of the most impressive pilgrimage sites in Tyrol and also the highest pilgrimage church in Austria. It is dedicated to St. John the Baptist and has been attracting pilgrims and visitors for centuries.
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30 min. | easy | suitable for baby carriages
Sundial Trail Hohe Salve
The sundial trail starts at the mountain station, where I follow the trail of time. I find various instruments along the way that show me the daily and annual rhythms of the sun.

Events on the Hohe Salve

More events in the region
Wanderung auf Hohe Salve_(c)Magdalena Laiminger
Panoramic Hike to the Hohe Salve
Mo., 26.05.2025
Information office Hopfgarten, Hopfgarten im Brixental
09:00 o'clock
Today you will follow the trail of the KAT Walk, the hiking runway of the Kitzbühel Alps. With the Salvenbahn, you ascend to the middle station of the Hohe Salve. Together with our hiking guide Lous, you will hike over lush alpine meadows on the sunny side of arguably the most beautiful panoramic mountain in Tyrol, our Hohe Salve! This half-day hike requires endurance and fitness, as approximately 650 meters in altitude will be covered. Changes due to fitness level and weather are possible. Meeting place: tourist information office Hopfgarten, Brixentalerstraße 41, 6361 Hopfgarten Registration: until 4 p.m. the day before online, at the tourist information offices of the Region Hohe Salve or by phone +43 680 3207548 Equipment: sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sufficient fluids and sun protection, snack Costs with Kitzbüheler Alpen guest card: free of charge (excl. lift ticket up and down) Costs without Kitzbüheler Alpen guest card: € 22,00 per person (excl. lift ticket up and down) Duration: approx. 4 hours Participants: min. 2 to max. 12 Difficulty: middle Reduction: Children under 7 years are free of charge! Please register anyway. Attention: no liability will be accepted if other hiking trails are used or if you return independently during this hike.
Dirndl und Lederhosen Tag 2022
Dirndl and Lederhosen days - Region Hohe Salve
Fr., 13.06.2025
Hohe Salve und Kleine Salve, Hopfgarten im Brixental
More information will follow soon...
Sonnwendfeier auf der Hohe Salve
Midsummer celebrations on top of the Hohe Salve
Sa., 21.06.2025
Hohe Salve, Hopfgarten, Hopfgarten im Brixental
19:00 o'clock
The Summer Solstice has a long tradition in the Hohe Salve region and is a true spectacle. The mountain peaks are ablaze when the longest day meets the shortest night. On June 21st, fires are ignited on the mountain tops. These fires are meant to enhance the power of the sun and keep evil at bay from both humans and animals. Experience unique traditions at the summit of Hohe Salve. The fires in the evening mountain atmosphere will captivate you! From the mountain peaks, the view is overwhelming and showcases another facet of the impressive mountain world of the Kitzbühel Alps in Tyrol. TIP: The summit restaurant on Hohe Salve is open! There will be excellent musical entertainment and culinary delights. (A reservation is advisable) Evening operation of the cable cars in Hopfgarten from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rates of the mountain railway for a mountain & valley ride (valid hiking and season passes pay half the fare) Adults | € 26.00 Youth | € 19.50 Children | € 13.00 Only in good weather! For more information, visit www.hohe-salve.com/sonnwend  
Wanderung auf Hohe Salve_(c)Magdalena Laiminger
Panoramic Hike to the Hohe Salve
Mo., 26.05.2025 - So., 26.10.2025
Information office Hopfgarten, Hopfgarten im Brixental
09:00 o'clock
Today you will follow the trail of the KAT Walk, the hiking runway of the Kitzbühel Alps. With the Salvenbahn, you ascend to the middle station of the Hohe Salve. Together with our hiking guide Lous, you will hike over lush alpine meadows on the sunny side of arguably the most beautiful panoramic mountain in Tyrol, our Hohe Salve! This half-day hike requires endurance and fitness, as approximately 650 meters in altitude will be covered. Changes due to fitness level and weather are possible. Meeting place: tourist information office Hopfgarten, Brixentalerstraße 41, 6361 Hopfgarten Registration: until 4 p.m. the day before online, at the tourist information offices of the Region Hohe Salve or by phone +43 680 3207548 Equipment: sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sufficient fluids and sun protection, snack Costs with Kitzbüheler Alpen guest card: free of charge (excl. lift ticket up and down) Costs without Kitzbüheler Alpen guest card: € 22,00 per person (excl. lift ticket up and down) Duration: approx. 4 hours Participants: min. 2 to max. 12 Difficulty: middle Reduction: Children under 7 years are free of charge! Please register anyway. Attention: no liability will be accepted if other hiking trails are used or if you return independently during this hike.
Dirndl und Lederhosen Tag 2022
Dirndl and Lederhosen days - Region Hohe Salve
Fr., 13.06.2025 - So., 15.06.2025
Hohe Salve und Kleine Salve, Hopfgarten im Brixental
More information will follow soon...
Midsummer celebrations on top of the Hohe Salve
Sa., 21.06.2025
Hohe Salve, Hopfgarten, Hopfgarten im Brixental
19:00 o'clock
The Summer Solstice has a long tradition in the Hohe Salve region and is a true spectacle. The mountain peaks are ablaze when the longest day meets the shortest night. On June 21st, fires are ignited on the mountain tops. These fires are meant to enhance the power of the sun and keep evil at bay from both humans and animals. Experience unique traditions at the summit of Hohe Salve. The fires in the evening mountain atmosphere will captivate you! From the mountain peaks, the view is overwhelming and showcases another facet of the impressive mountain world of the Kitzbühel Alps in Tyrol. TIP: The summit restaurant on Hohe Salve is open! There will be excellent musical entertainment and culinary delights. (A reservation is advisable) Evening operation of the cable cars in Hopfgarten from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rates of the mountain railway for a mountain & valley ride (valid hiking and season passes pay half the fare) Adults | € 26.00 Youth | € 19.50 Children | € 13.00 Only in good weather! For more information, visit www.hohe-salve.com/sonnwend  
Sonnenuhren Hohe Salve
On the Sundial Trail (Sonnenuhrenweg), the witches reveal two of their deepest secrets – and you will gain a completely new understanding of time. With the help of a shadow stick, you can observe how the sun maintains its rhythm throughout the day and year. Come along and discover why time does not pass, but simply is! In case of bad weather = alternative programme -> witch umbrellas (Hexenschirme)
Di., 01.07.2025 - So., 31.08.2025
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St. Anna's day at the Hohe Salve
At 11.00 a.m. there will be a St. Anna Summit Mass in the Salvenkirchlein on the top of Hohe Salve, framed by the Brixen brass band. This is followed by a morning pint at the Gipfelalm.
So., 27.07.2025
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Contact us

Bergbahn Hohe Salve
Hopfgarten - Itter - Kelchsau - Wörgl GmbH & CoKG
Meierhofgasse 29
AT-6361 Hopfgarten

Email: bergbahnen.hopfgarten@skiwelt.at
Telefon: +43 5335 2238
Fax: +43 5335 3085

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