Overview of current trail closures
Warning: Closed hiking trails
Hiking trails in the Salzkammergut region are often closed for various reasons: forestry work, rock falls or other construction work. Before you set off on a hike, you should find out about any possible closures. Good preparation will save you a long detour. In cooperation with the Austrian Federal Forestry Office (ÖBF) and the municipality, we have compiled a list of the current road closures. We wish you a pleasant and relaxing hike. Your editorial team.
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Blocking of paths during construction work on the new cable car to the Salzberg
Dear hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers,
Please note that the hiking trail to the Salzberg, the so-called "Serpentine Path", is closed. The reason is construction work for the construction of the new Salzberg cable car. These are expected to take place until spring 2026. Therefore, the ascent to the Plassen and to the "Steingrabenschneid" as well as to the Glücksplatz "Dammwiese" is currently only possible via the Echerntal. Expect an additional walking time of about 60 to 90 minutes!
Changes possible at any time!
However, due to the construction work on the Salzberg, short-term changes can also occur at any time. Therefore, a tip: Plan your route very carefully before the start of the tour. Information about short-term changes is also available from the Hallstatt Tourist Office.
We thank you for your understanding and wish you an unforgettable hiking experience on Lake Hallstatt.
Your editorial team
Dear visitors and guests, we would like to take this opportunity to inform you that the Hallstatt Salt Mine will only be open until 31st August this year. From 1st September 2025, extensive construction work will begin on the site and will last until June 2026. Access to the Skywalk over Hallstatt will also be affected by the closure. The cable car to the "Salzberg" will be out of operation during this period. We thank you for your understanding and wish you an unforgettable holiday in Hallstatt. Your editorial teamHere's what you need to know now:
Salt Mine & Skywalk only open until 31 August 2025
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Note for hikers: "Salzkammergut Soleweg"
Hallstatt - Steeg section closed
Steeg - Ebensee open
Dear hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers, the "Salzkammergut Soleweg" between Hallstatt and Ebensee am Traunsee remains closed in sections. This means in detail: The path from the Salzberg (name of the mountain) in Hallstatt to the Bad Goiser district of "Steeg" is currently closed. The duration of the ban is not foreseeable. Please do not climb over the barrier. Walking on the path is life-threatening due to recurring rockfalls!
Steeg - Ebensee open
Good news for hikers: the path from the Goiser district of "Steeg" to Bad Ischl and on to the Traunsee to Ebensee is freely walkable.
Alternative Routen
If you would like to hike from Hallstatt to Bad Ischl, we can recommend the "East Bank Hiking Trail". Take the ferry to Hallstatt train station, then continue on foot on the trail in the direction of the Bad Goiser district of "Untersee" and from there in the direction of "Steeg". From here you will reach the "Soleweg". The walking time for this section is about 3 hours.
We hope you enjoy hiking in the Salzkammergut
Your Editorial Team
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Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.