Salzburger Almenweg - Stage 06: Biberalm - Leidalm area - Schlossalm

After a hearty breakfast at Biberalm, the route initially descends gently along path 116A heading south into a secluded valley cut – high above the valley and with an incomparable panoramic view: the three-thousanders of the Hohe Tauern National Park draw ever closer. The brook in the valley floor is crossed (shortly before, at a fork, the left path is chosen) and shortly afterwards the unmanaged Kerscher hut is reached via an old connecting path (No. 10A).

You’ll now descend about 100 meters along the trail until a forest road branches off to the right. Follow it for quite a while, initially at the same elevation and later down two switchbacks toward the south.

As soon as you leave the coniferous forest, it is not far to the first managed alpine pasture. The Fundner Heimalm (1,380 m) with its own dairy at the foot of the towering Guggenstein is reached after around 1.5 hours of walking and invites you to a short rest. The best alpine products are served at the hut: the ideal tip for a small snack!

From the Fundner Heimalm, it is a few meters down to the Leidalmbach. On the other side, the alpine path leads uphill initially always along the Leidalmbach (path No. 127A) through a shady mixed forest towards the managed and idyllically located Brandner Hochalm (1,770 m). Here, hikers are also spoiled with a dreamy view as well as homemade alpine products such as Kaspressknödel.

From here the wide path gradually turns into a narrow trail and leads along path No. 127A into a secluded valley cut through an archaic karst landscape to the Kleine Scharte. Here you enter a different world: avalanche control systems and the longest ski run in Salzburg contrast with the mountain wilderness. At the Schlossalm ski area, untouched nature and modern interventions intertwine. This adventure mountain is accessible by cable car in winter as well as summer and offers guests a wide range of activities. From the Kleine Scharte, walking south along path 127A, the stage destination is reached in a few minutes at the Schlossalmbahn cable car station.

For overnight stays, there are two options:

From the cable car station, the modern Naturfreundehaus Hofgasteinerhaus at 1,950 meters above sea level can be reached in 500 meters via a road (it is located directly on stage 7 of the Salzburger Almenweg).

Accommodations in Bad Hofgastein can also be reached by the Schlossalmbahn cable car.

Dining (E) and overnight accommodation (Ü)

Fundner Heimalm (1,380 m), (after approx. 1.5 hours) late May to early October, T. +43 664 738 154 34 / alpine summer hut / E

Brandner Hochalm (1,770 m), (after approx. 3 hours) mid-June to mid-September, T. +43 664 639 14 34 E

Schlossalmbahn cable car station (2,050 m), (after approx. 4 ¼ hours) open as per cable car operation Schlossalmbahn, T. +43 660 607 99 99 E

Naturfreundehaus Hofgasteinerhaus (1,950 m), (after approx. 4.5 hours) early June to mid-October, T. +43 664 271 36 79 E / Ü

Numerous dining and accommodation options in Bad Hofgastein, www.gastein.com E / Ü / Logispartner Salzburger Almenweg Info and booking center by Trail Angels

Logispartner Salzburger Almenweg Info and booking center by Trail Angels:

Hotel Blü, more information at: https://www.hotelblue.at/, T. +43 6432 6230

Sendlhofer's, more information at: https://sendlhofers.com/, T. +43 6432 38380

Haus Friedrichsburg, more information at: https://www.haus-friedrichsburg.com/, T. +43 6432 6290

Hotel Alpina – Bad Hofgastein, more information at: https://thermenhotels-gastein.com/de/2/hotel-alpina, T. +43 6432 4875

Hotel Völserhof, more information at: https://www.voelserhof.com/, T. +43 6432 8288

Here you will find everything about the right hiking shoe, the perfect equipment, and the correct walking technique.

To make your day in the mountains truly an unforgettable experience, we give you some tips so you can be safe in the mountains.

Bad Hofgastein has an ÖBB train stop and is also well-connected to public transport via a bus connection.

You can reach Biberalm from the station via Brandebengut, past the Hubertus Chapel, and optionally either on the forest path or via the “Sepp Poesie” path in about 1.5 to 2 hours. Another option leads from the middle station of the Schlossalmbahn past the Fundneralm to Biberalm.

You can also leave your own car at the Schlossalmbahn parking lot for several days. Please leave the “Almenweg parking clock” from the brochure inside the parked car!

All further information about the Salzburger Almenweg can be found here.

During the summer months, numerous cultural events take place at various locations in the Gastein Valley. Under the title Alm:Klassik, various alpine huts are also transformed into open-air concert halls. The classical concerts in the open air – performed by ensembles from the Salzburg Philharmonic – promise a very special musical experience.