Winter-Wonderland
Directions: In the Aigen district, the Aigner Kirche is easily accessible by car as well as by public transport.
Elevation meters: ca 600m
Length: 4.5km
Duration: ca 1,5h
Hike: A winter hike from the Aigner church up the Salzburg Gaisberg to the Zistelalm is a wonderful experience, especially on a sunny day after a fresh snowfall. The scenery offers an idyllic mixture of untouched winter landscape and bright sunshine that enchants every hiker.
The starting point, the Aigner church, is enveloped in the stillness of the wintry morning. The cool air is filled with the freshness of the snow and the gentle glow of the sun as it slowly rises above the horizon. With every step through the crunching snow, you feel more connected to nature as you approach the summit of the Gaisberg.
The path first leads towards the Hexenloch through and along the forest, whose treetops are covered in a delicate blanket of snow. The sun's rays penetrate the branches and conjure up sparkling reflections on the ground. It is as if nature itself is awakening and presenting itself in its winter dress.
The silence is only occasionally broken by the soft crunching of snow under your hiking boots. It is a time of peace and contemplation as you tackle the ascent and enjoy the majestic view of Salzburg and the surrounding landscape.
The route continues via a descent on a small mountain road. You walk past a farm towering over Salzburg and some residential buildings and cross the Gaisbergstrasse before continuing your hike back into the forest.
After a while you finally reach the Zistelalm, a cozy mountain inn/mountain hotel, which lies in the middle of the snow-covered landscape. The warm smoke rising from the chimney promises warm hospitality and a well-deserved break.
Over a hot drink and a traditional meal, you can let your gaze wander over the wintry splendor and enjoy the tranquillity of nature to the full. It is a moment of gratitude for the beauty of the world and the opportunity to experience it in such an authentic way.
The hike back to the Aigner church is just as exhilarating as the ascent. The descent through the snow-covered paths offers new perspectives and insights into the wintry landscape, which changes with every moment.
At the end of this unforgettable adventure, you will be left with the memory of a hike through an almost untouched winter landscape, accompanied by the warming sun and the magic of the snow.
Download / GPX-File: Download the GPX file to import the route directly into your hiking app
Hiking on the Nockstein mountain
How to get there: From our holiday flat it's only a 20-30 minute drive to the Nockstein. Take the B158 towards Wolfgangsee and then turn off towards the Gaisberg summit. Shortly afterwards turn left into the Georg Weickl Weg to the Nockstein Gorge.
Altitude meters: approx. 350m
Length: 3.5km
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Hike: The hike is quite challenging, but not particularly long.
The very last section of the summit requires surefootedness and is not suitable for all people or weather conditions. Either way, you will be rewarded with an amazing view of the city of Salzburg.
Hiking trail / GPX download:Here you can download the gpx file free of charge and use it to import it into your hiking app.