Saalbach & Hinterglemm at a glance
The villages of Saalbach and Hinterglemm are nestled in the Glemm Valley, part of the Kitzbuheler Alps in Salzburgerland. The self-proclaimed ‘valley of fun and games’ runs from east to west and is subsequently a real summer suntrap. This is the ideal destination for people who want quality accommodation and a superb choice of outdoor activities and sports facilities.
Mountain bikers will be spoilt for choice with 180km of cross country and free-riding trails while hikers have no less than 400km of marked footpaths to choose from including several themed walks. Those with a head for heights can swing around in the trees on what’s planned to be Austria’s largest high ropes course and for watersports, Zell Lake is easily accessible by bus.
Even skiers and boarders are provided for on the year-round snowy slopes at the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, Kaprun, 30km away. Both villages have pedestrianised centres offering a good choice of bars, cafés and restaurants, and quiet, relaxed nightlife, which, after a day’s exertions is probably just what you need.
Great for...
✓Walking & Hiking: If variety is what you’re looking
for, this area ticks the box. Walks with views, hikes
with peaks, family rambles and themed trails have
all been carefully mapped out along with 30
mountain huts for that all important refreshment
stop. The local tourist board organises numerous
guided walks and Nordic walking lessons. Walking
passes available locally – approx €59 for 3 days.
✓Mountain Biking: Known as the ‘bike circus’, this
area is one of the top mountain biking destinations
in Austria. Steep downhill paths, like the 6km,
1025m altitude drop of the X-Line Schattberg bike
parks and free-riding trails will test the most
advanced riders as well as catering for thrill-seeking
novices. In addition there are some nice easy routes
that take you through meadows and woods – perfect
for families and those starting out. Guided bike
tours, bike rental and biking passes available locally
–approx €27 per day for Big 5 Mountain Bike Ticket.
✓High Ropes Course: Several courses combine to
test your bravery, strength and balance, from 3m
above ground to 40m in the air. Climbing, sliding,
swinging and traversing your way over and under
various objects will be both fun and challenging.
Three zip slides totaling 2km and taking you to
speeds of 70km per hour complete the experience.
Lifts open: start Jun-21 Oct