"Alm ahoi" - route to the Schwarzeck viewing tower

From the mountain station Almbahn II initially slightly downhill follow the waterfall path (hiking trail no. 50) to Bimalm. There cross uphill via the meadow path to the high plateau and then turn left towards Schwarzeckalm. Continue in switchbacks uphill to the restaurant Kechtalm and to Schwarzeck with the viewing tower. Over the hiking trail below the Schwarzeck chairlift to the forest road and over the Loferer Alm, past the cow bar and Haus Schönblick to the mountain station, the start and end point of the route.

In addition to a water bottle, we recommend sturdy footwear, warm clothing and rain protection, mobile phone, sunglasses and sun protection (e.g. cap) as well as a small snack.

By car via B 311 or B 178 to the roundabout in the center of Lofer. From here continue towards Salzburg. After about 500 meters to the large car park on the federal road or drive into the town of Lofer. Here you will find limited parking spaces at the valley station of Almenwelt Lofer.

By regional bus 260 Zell am See - Salzburg (timetable) or 4012 Kitzbühel - Lofer (timetable) to the stop Lofer Mittelschule/Tourism board. From here it is about a 5-minute walk to the valley station of Almenwelt Lofer. With the Almbahn I and Almbahn II you can gondola up to the start of the route.

You can park directly at Almbahn I or at the large car park at the Salzburger Saalachtal tourism board. 

Viewing tower with 360° panoramic view at Schwarzeck.