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Hiking in Flachau

Discover new adventures step by step!

Mountain fans will find exactly what they are looking for in Flachau: From leisurely alpine hikes to airy mountain tours, Flachau offers everything your heart desires.

A wide valley floor, gently rising mountain ridges, beautiful alpine pastures and real summit conquests await you. Whether as an individual tour or with local guides as part of the daily guided hikes on offer - the journey is the destination and the experience of nature the reward. Of course, as befits an "Austrian hiking village", a good snack in the cosy hut is also a must!

Your hiking adventure starts here

Your hiking adventure starts here
Your hiking adventure starts here

Our top 5 hiking recommendations

Summit cross Grießenkar

Hiking Trail

Mountain experience Grießenkareck

4,91 km

01:45 h

295 m

1988 m

Easy

Flori's adventure route

Thematic Trail

Flori's Erlebnisweg

Closed

2,21 km

01:45 h

91 m

1391 m

Easy

Flachauwinkl - Marbachtal (730)

Hiking Trail

Flachauwinkl - Marbach valley (730)

6,64 km

02:00 h

162 m

1267 m

Easy

Flachau - Lackenkogel (73)

Hiking Trail

Flachau - Lackenkogel (73)

14,98 km

05:30 h

1143 m

2051 m

Medium

Herbstliche Wanderung über dem Nebelmeer in den Alpen im Salzburger Land, Österreich.

Up with the lift

It's easy and convenient to reach lofty heights with the Flachau cable cars.

The Starjet 1 and 2 chairlifts take you to the beautiful Grießenkar hiking area. From the leisurely high-altitude hike via Flori's adventure trail to the summit tour to the 1,991 m high Grießenkareck, there are many hiking tours possible. On the terraces of Flachau's mountain inns you can enjoy the wonderfully fresh mountain air and indulge in culinary delights.

Lifts in Snow Space Salzburg
12 Peaks Adventure Card

Vier Wanderer gehen gemeinsam über eine Almwiese in Flachau mit Bergsilhouette im Hintergrund.

Hiking Bus

Public transport as a shuttle service for hikers. The Sportweltbus runs daily from early June to 15 September 2026 throughout the Salzburg Sportwelt & Obertauern region. With the Guest Mobility Ticket, you can use the Sportweltbus free of charge.

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12 Peaks Adventure Card

Your adventure in the mountains
Reach new heights with the 12 Peaks Adventure Card! Use all five mountain railways as often as you like and discover the diversity of the mountains: hiking, climbing, exciting playgrounds and action-packed trails await you.

Whether with family or friends – here you’ll experience nature, fun and exercise at the highest level. Get your 12 Peaks Adventure Card now and discover all the summit highlights with complete flexibility!

From summits to mountain pastures

Your hiking experiences in Flachau

Familie erreicht einen Gipfel mit Gipfelkreuz in Flachau und genießt das Panorama der Salzburger Alpen.

Sunrise tour

Experience the atmosphere of a morning summit
This hike will even wake up the morning grouches!
Take the shuttle for a comfortable ride to the Kogelalm, then hike to the summit in just around 50 minutes – with steep sections that are easily manageable. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking view and freshly prepared Holzhacker-Muas cooked over an open fire.

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Ein Wanderer genießt die entspannte Atmosphäre am Saukarfunktel in Flachau

Salzburg Summit Game

Seven peaks – seven magical moments
A summit adventure with a difference: discover the most beautiful peaks of the Salzburg Sports World, enjoy magnificent panoramic views and let nature enchant you along the way. An unforgettable experience for body and soul.

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Vier Wanderer gehen durch eine blühende Berglandschaft in Flachau an einem Sommertag.

Salzburg Alpine Trail

Discover long-distance hiking for yourselves
5 stages, 120 alpine pastures – from idyllic valleys to imposing peaks. Immerse yourselves in alpine nature, enjoy tranquil mountain lakes and leave the daily grind far behind. You can now book your long-distance hiking experience online too!

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Familie wandert über einen felsigen Bergweg in Flachau – ideal für einen aktiven Familienurlaub im Sommer.

Digital hiking badge

Discover the most beautiful hiking destinations and be rewarded for your perseverance! The free SummitLynx app takes the traditional hiking pass concept to a whole new digital level. The app is your digital logbook, accompanying you on your journeys and ensuring you never forget a hike again.

Certified hiking hosts

The following accommodation providers in Flachau are certified in accordance with the guidelines of the Austrian Hiking Villages. In addition to basic services and facilities, key quality criteria include a genuine enthusiasm for hiking and the provision of expert advice on routes by the hosts. These establishments are therefore ideally suited to the needs of hiking holidaymakers.

Außenansicht de Hotel Tirolerhof in Flachau

99%

Hotel Tirolerhof

hotel

Flachau

78 Ratings

from €90.00

per Person

Half Board

Bestpreis

Ransburgerhof Nacht Sommer klein

96%

Hotel-Garni*** Ransburgerhof

holiday apartment

holiday home

+2

Flachau

114 Ratings

from €148.00

per Person

Including Breakfast

Außenansicht

98%

Hotel Winterbauer

hotel

mountain hotel/mountain inn

Flachau

227 Ratings

from €999.00

per Person

Half Board

Bestpreis

Sommeraufnahme

93%

Hotel Pongauerhof

hotel

hotel B&B

Flachau

621 Ratings

from €88.00

per Person

Including Breakfast

In Flachau, hikes become cherished moments

All mountain huts and inns at a glance

Scharfetthütte-1

alpine dairy/snack bar

regional cuisine

Scharfetthütte / Hafeichtalm

Flachau

Closed, opens on 06/18, 09:30 AM

Winterbauer

AMA Culinary region

international cuisine

+6

Winterbauer, mountain inn

Flachau

Closed, opens on 05/23, 07:30 AM

Latschenhof-Sommer

mountain hut/mountain restaurant

regional cuisine

+2

Latschenhof, mountain inn

Flachau

Closed, opens on 07/01, 09:00 AM

Frauenalm-1

alpine dairy/snack bar

regional cuisine

+2

Frauenalm

Flachau

Closed, opens on 06/01, 10:00 AM