Saalbach Hinterglemm

Saalbach Hinterglemm in SalzburgerLand is surrounded by the lush green hills of the Pinzgauer pastures, the picturesque peaks of the Kitzbühel Alps, and the Hohe Tauern mountain range. In winter, skiers carve turns on pristine pistes, but in summer a multitude of activities can be enjoyed by everyone. Hikers and mountain bike fans can explore 400km of hiking and biking trails that weave across the mountains – and there’s about the same for mountain bikers to hurtle down on two wheels too. With the growth of e-biking in Saalbach Hinterglemm, those trails have opened up to a new audience.

Once the outdoor adventures are over, there’s a wide range of cosy accommodation: comfortable hotel rooms to modern apartments, luxury mountain lodges to affordable youth hostels.

However, you choose to spend your time around Saalbach Hinterglemm, make the most of the Joker Card that is included with an overnight stay. Among the benefits are free use of the operating lifts, biking trails and themed hiking paths, including guided walks. Other advantages include free use of the tennis courts and outdoor pool, and discounts across the region with numerous partners. Find all the benefits at saalbach.com.

Unbeatable: The Joker Card

In Saalbach Hinterglemm you can benefit from the JOKER CARD. This gives you free use of the operating lifts, biking trails and themed hiking paths. Sports enthusiasts can also enjoy free use of the tennis courts and outdoor pool and guided hikes and use of the hiking bus in Saalbach Hinterglemm are also included. With a JOKER CARD you can also enjoy discounts on offer with many local partners. For more information and a list of all partners, visit saalbach.com/jokercard.

HIKING

Saalbach Hinterglemm is the ideal location from which to set out and discover the surrounding mountains, from the luscious pastures of the Pinzgauer to the craggy peaks of the Kitzbüheler Alps. There are 400km of marked and signposted hiking trails. Whether you’re a leisurely hiker or a mountaineer, you’ll find plenty of interest, especially on the themed trails.

The latest hiking highlight is the Saalbach Hiking Challenge, incorporating three long-distance walks. With a total of 70km and 3,970m of ascent, the Saalbach Hiking Challenge takes in the Pinzgauer Spaziergang from Schattberg Ost to Schmittenhöhe, the Seven Summits, and the Home of Lässig Walk. Those who complete it will receive a trophy.

BIKING

The recipe for a successful bike holiday? Five gondolas offering bike transport, 400km of trails, and a good dose of incredible mountain scenery. Add in numerous singletrack trails, downhill trails, pump and freeride tracks, as well as mountain huts, and you have the perfect combination. Enthusiasts come to take on the BIG-5 Bike Challenge that links five gondolas in and around Saalbach Hinterglemm and Leogang. It’s an epic day tour that explores the region’s most beautiful scenery while testing the stamina and skills of mountain bikers. But don’t worry, lifts take you on a comfortable ascent up the mountain (of course, you can ride if you prefer!). Even with the support of the gondolas, this tour requires a full day.

In Saalbach Hinterglemm, along with neighbouring Leogang, there are also freeride trails at their best in the bike parks. There are plenty of places to rent e-bikes too.

MOUNTAIN HUTS

The numerous restaurants and 40 mountain huts in and around Saalbach Hinterglemm are one of the region’s great advantages. These cosy, atmospheric places provide a varied and delicious menu that includes traditional dishes from the local Pinzgauer kitchen such as Pinzgauer Kasnocken (dumplings with cheese and onion), the classic Speckknödel, and ribs. The local delicacy is Pinzgauer Bladl, a dish made with a batter of rye and wheat, fried in hot oil and then filled with sauerkraut, potato salad or fried potatoes. The principal focus in all the huts is on regional produce. They’re also great places to stop for a drink and enjoy the magnificent views.

Top Events

There’s an extensive calendar of events in Saalbach Hinterglemm. Here are a few highlights:

1/ 23rd International Biker Mania, 7th-10th June
Described as one of the most laid-back bike festivals in the Alps, this is a four-day celebration of bikes, including many Harley Davidsons.

2/ GlemmRide Bike Festival, 3rd-7th July
This all-encompassing bike festival includes an expo area, ‘ride with the pro’ workshops, and it’s also on the FMB World Tour. There’s loads of live music too.

3/ 8th Wood Symposium, 18th-21st July
Creative and talented wood carvers from Austria, Germany, and South Tyrol congregate in Hinterglemm to present their work.

4/ Lake of Charity, 26th – 28th July 2019
Enjoy many different kinds of sports and fun in in a relaxed festival atmosphere.

5/ Farmers’ Market, 9th-11th August
Experience local delicacies, processions, a tractor show, traditional bands, handicrafts, and children’s entertainment.

6/ World Games of Mountainbiking, 5th–8th September 2019
Bikers compete in the Pinzgauer Grasberge mountains in one of five endurance challenges with altitudes of between 1,000 and 2,100 meters.

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