Panoramic circular route Kaiserbuche

Behind the guesthouse – past the barrier – the gravel path gently ascends. After only a few meters, you reach the VEGA observatory. It goes slightly uphill again. At the first crossroads, keep straight ahead. Shortly afterwards, you will see the radar station of Austro Control. The imposing white tower of the facility is visible from afar. Behind it, there is a first rest area where you can take a short break. The gravel path continues along the Haunsberg. Wonderful views towards Nussdorf and Oberndorf, as well as numerous benches, invite you to linger. After about 10 minutes, the path turns slightly left into a wooded area and a short climb leads to the highest point of the hike. At the top, you are rewarded with the magnificent panorama of the Salzburg region, reaching the mountain ranges of the Tennengebirge and the famous Untersberg. Then it steeply goes downhill. We recommend wearing sturdy footwear despite the easy hike, as this forest and root section can be very slippery, especially after wet weather. At the bottom, turn left again on the gravel path back towards Kaiserbuche. Many information boards along the mostly shaded route tell interesting facts about Haunsberg and its surroundings. At the next fork, keep left until shortly afterwards the path merges into the "original route" and turns right back to the VEGA observatory and the parking lot. Treat yourself to a small refreshment at the Gasthaus Kaiserbuche or at a shady spot under the trees and enjoy the great view over the Salzburg lake district.