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Hermitage

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Hermitage
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Impressive hike to the unique hermitage above Saalfelden with views of the surrounding mountains. Especially suitable for families.

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Distance 3.7 km

1:30 h

183 m

181 m

989 m

808 m

The hike to the hermitage is an impressive family route where it's worth taking a little break with the hermit. The Einsiedelei Saalfelden at 1,006 m was built in the 17th century into the rock above Lichtenberg Castle and also has a small chapel. It is the last inhabited hermitage in Europe. Locals and visitors appreciate the hermitage as a place of tranquility and as a "resting place for the soul." From the hermitage, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the holiday resort Saalfelden and the mountains that stretch like giants around the whole valley.

Author’s recommendation

From the hermitage you can expand your hike and take the "Fuchssteig" path to reach the Steinalm mountian hut. NOTE: This ascent is only recommened for proficient mountaineers and requires skillfulness and a head for heights.

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Saalfelden Leogang

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easy

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easy

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Highest point

Hermitage, 989 m

Lowest point

808 m

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Dining option: Hermitage (no catering)

Roadbook

Starting point of this circular route is the Bürgerau Saalfelden car park. From there, you walk over a bridge, past Lichtenberg Castle and through the woods up to the hermitage. From here, it continues to Bachwinkel, then you stroll back to the starting point along the walking path. Walking time round trip: 1h 30min

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Public-transport-friendly

BY TRAIN

You can enjoy your holiday from the start by train. No traffic jams will stop you from reaching Saalfelden Leogang! The ÖBB timetable also helps you quickly and easily find the ideal train connection to Saalfelden station: www.oebb.at

BY BUS

The starting point at the Bürgerau car park in Saalfelden can be reached by Postbus from Saalfelden town center. From the bus stop "Saalfelden Föhrewg" the starting point is accessible on foot in about 20 minutes. More information can be found at https://fahrplan.salzburg-verkehr.at/

Directions

BY CAR

Drive on the Pinzgauer federal road B311 from Saalfelden towards Lofer. About 500 m after the roundabout at the Interspar turn right into Anton-Wallner-Straße. Follow the road for about 350 m, then keep left into Lichtenbergstraße. Follow the road for about 1.5 km past the school (HIB) until the car park appears on the left side.

Parking

Free parking spaces are available at the starting point, the Bürgerau car park.

Coordinates

47.439404, 12.862037

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47°26'21.9"N 12°51'43.3"E

UTM

33T 338800 5256211

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Author’s map recommendations

ÖK map 124, AV map sheet 25, Saalfelden Leogang hiking map

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Hiking boots, day backpack, maps, hiking poles

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Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

3.7 km

Duration

1:30 h

Ascent

183 m

Descent

181 m

Highest point

989 m

Lowest point

808 m

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