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Pure mountain - hiking in Flachau

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!

A feeling of infinite space & freedom

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Hikes for every level

Geisterberg

Thematic Trail

Geisterberg

4,54 km

01:45 h

199 m

1763 m

Easy

small mountain lake at the Grießenkar

Hiking Trail

Flachau - Grießenkareck - Saukar - Flachau

12,40 km

04:15 h

241 m

1056 m

1959 m

Hard

Ausblick vom Bergrestaurant Sattelbauer

Hiking Trail

Around the Koppen

11,30 km

03:45 h

492 m

1284 m

Medium

Der Faulkogel golden beleuchtet mit Blick aus vom Marbachtal

Sportweltbus

Public transport as a feeder and return service when hiking. This runs daily throughout the region (Salzburger Sportwelt & Obertauern) from the beginning of June to 15 September 2025. The Sportweltbus can be used free of charge with the Guest Mobility Ticket.

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

Screenshot des interaktiven Wanderpanoramas der Salzburger Sportwelt

Hiking panorama

With the interactive hiking panorama you not only have a good overview of the region around Flachau, but also huts, webcams & tour tips at a glance - for fantastic mountain moments!

Golden autumn moments in Flachau

Golden autumn moments in Flachau
Golden autumn moments in Flachau

Autumn hikes in Flachau

Autumn is perfect for hiking: pleasant temperatures, clear views and colourful landscapes make every tour a special experience. The colourful forests around Flachau transform the mountain world into a sea of bright colours. Away from the hustle and bustle of summer, you can enjoy the tranquillity of nature and the unique atmosphere of this season. Whether it's a leisurely family outing or a scenic summit tour, autumn shows itself from its best side in Flachau.

Recommendations for hikes in autumn

Flachau - Lackenkogel (73)

Hiking Trail

Flachau - Lackenkogel (73)

14,98 km

05:30 h

1143 m

2051 m

Medium

Gipfelgenuss am Saukarfunktel

Hiking Trail

Panorama hike Grießenkareck and Saukarfunktel

10,89 km

04:30 h

527 m

2028 m

Medium

Flachauwinkl - Marbachtal (730)

Hiking Trail

Flachauwinkl - Marbach valley (730)

6,64 km

02:00 h

162 m

1267 m

Easy

herrliche Aussicht

Thematic Trail

Path of good wishes

9,05 km

03:15 h

450 m

1284 m

Medium

Certified hiking hosts

The following accommodation in Flachau is certified according to the guidelines of the "Österreichischen Wanderdörfer". In addition to basic services and infrastructure, the quality criteria also include a tangible enthusiasm for hiking and good tour advice from the hosts. This means that these establishments are perfectly geared to the needs of hiking holidaymakers.

Hotel Tirolerhof - Haus im Winter

100%

Hotel Tirolerhof

hotel

Flachau

85 Ratings

from €90.00

per Person

Half Board

Bestpreis

Ransburgerhof Aussen -©Nadia Jabli Photography-887

97%

Hotel-Garni*** Ransburgerhof

hotel B&B

holiday apartment

+2

Flachau

95 Ratings

from €78.00

per Person

Including Breakfast

Bestpreis

Außenansicht Winter

98%

Hotel Winterbauer

hotel

mountain hotel/mountain inn

Flachau

224 Ratings

from €999.00

per Person

Half Board

Bestpreis

Winteraufnahme

94%

Hotel Pongauerhof

hotel

hotel B&B

Flachau

547 Ratings

from €99.00

per Person

Including Breakfast

The marvellous landscape of the Flachau valley

Here, autumn will become your favourite season

Visualisierung der Salzburger Sportwelt Card

Flachau Summer Card

Off to an active summer holiday together in Flachau! With the Flachau Summer Card many doors are open to you from 29 May to 3 October 2025! You can get the Flachau Summer Card directly and free of charge from your host.

Gipfelsieg in Flachau: Wanderer am Gipfelkreuz vom Saukarfunktel mit genialem Ausblick.

Salzburger Gipfelspiel - Seven summits - one experience

The Salzburg Summit Game takes you to seven of the most beautiful peaks in the Salzburger Sportwelt - a magical hiking experience centred around the benevolent queen and her six noblemen with brilliant panoramas and the opportunity to relax and ground yourself.