Spielbergalm

in the Osterhorn Group

Enjoyable tour with wonderful scenery galore

Alpine meadows, panoramic peaks and welcoming mountain huts: Spielbergalm in Krispl-Gaissau lies amid the scenic Osterhorn mountains and is an ideal destination for families, leisure hikers and anyone looking to spend an enjoyable day in the mountains.

Awaiting you on the Spielbergalm…

A wonderful hiking experience

The journey up to Spielbergalm takes you straight into the mountain landscape of Krispl-Gaissau. If you set out on foot from the valley, hiking trails lead through forests and across alpine meadows to the Spielbergalm area.

Once you reach the pasture, you can choose from a variety of hikes. One popular destination is the Spielberg at 1.428m above sea level. If you would like to extend your hike, continue to the Wieserhörndl at 1.567 m. From here, you can enjoy sweeping views across the Osterhorn mountains towards the Tennengebirge and Dachstein mountains, as well as across the Salzach valley and Flachgau region.

A well-earned taste of the region

After your hike, the mountain huts in the Spielbergalm area invite you to stop for refreshments. Regional dishes and traditional Salzburg specialities add a culinary highlight to your day in the mountains.. The Spielbergalm mountain hut and the Latschenalm are open year-round, serving hungry hikers traditional Alpine dishes and regional specialitities. Please check the opening times and closing days before setting out on your hike.

A hike for the whole family

The hike to Spielbergalmen is also well suited to families with children. If you prefer a shorter walk, instead of starting in the centre of Gaissau, you can drive along Spielbergstraße to the toll station, park your car there and continue on foot. Alternatively, the upper, toll-road section takes you directly to the Alpine pasture area. From there, the montain huts and hiking destinations are within easy reach.

These options allow you to plan your day just the way you like – from a leisurely day in the Alpine pastures with a short walk to a longer mountain hike taking in the Spielberg and surrounding peaks.

Getting there: From Hallein drive towards Wiestal. At the Wiestal lake, turn right towards the village of Gaissau. After approx. 4 kilometres, turn onto the single-track Spielbergstraße. As mentioned above, the upper section of the road is subject to a toll.

Please note: The toll machine accepts coins only and does not provide change. There is a car park at the end of the road. From there, it is only a short walk to the mountain huts at Spielbergalm.

Das Bild zeigt eine Familie bei der Abfahrt auf der Schotterstraße mit dem Mountainbike von der Spielbergalm in Krispl-Gaissau.

Mountainbike tour to Spielbergalmen

The area is also a popular destinatoin für mountain bikers. Starting in the centre of Gaissau, the route initially follows the road towards Schuhwald before turning onto a forest road. From here, the route climbs into the Spielbergalm area, where mountain huts invite you to stop fro a well-earned break.

If you would like to extend your tour, you can continue via Anzenberg to Hinteresse in the Flachgau region.

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