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Along the Waterfall Trail to the Almenwelt Lofer

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  • Wasserfallweg im Salzburger Saalachtal
    Wasserfallweg im Salzburger Saalachtal
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Beatrix Bannier
on the October 10, 2019

Toller Weg, immer wieder Wasser, auch mit Hunden und Kindern ...

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A varied hike along the adventure trail up to the Loferer Alm.
moderate
Distance 3.3 km
2:00 h
418 m
18 m
1,400 m
1,000 m
Physical condition: Strength for hiking ca. 2 hours up hill with an ascent of 350 m.

 

In brief: The entire hike leads along well-maintained hiking trails. First through the forest and over small clearings; in the second part past rushing waterfalls and countless small pools. Refreshments are available at the end of the trail in the restaurants of the Almenwelt Lofer or at the beginning of the tour at the Restaurant Loderbichl (middle station of the Almbahn).

 

Tour highlights: The game and puzzle stations on the adventure trail; the waterfalls in the second part of the hike and the big alm playground at the end of the tour.

The tour is part of “Hiking with Kids” in the Salzburger Saalachtal. The duration and difficulty are suitable for children/families.

Author’s recommendation

On very hot days, the waterfall offers wonderful cooling.
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Update: February 09, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Loferer Alm, 1,400 m
Lowest point
Loderbichl, 1,000 m
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Track types

Asphalt 0.06%Forested/wild trail 2.08%Path 97.84%
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0 km
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0.1 km
Path
3.2 km
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Rest stops

Gasthaus Loderbichl
Restaurant Haus Schönblick
Restaurant Soderkaser
Restaurant Kechtalm

Safety information

Not suitable for prams. Please stay on the marked hiking trails.

Tips and hints

Wegbeschreibung auf der Seite der Almenwelt Lofer

Wandern mit Kids auf lofer.com

Start

Bergstation Almbahn I (Loderbichl) (996 m)
Coordinates:
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47.604047, 12.683384
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47°36'14.6"N 12°41'00.2"E
UTM
33T 325876 5274893
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Destination

Bergstation Almbahn II (Soderkaser)

Turn-by-turn directions

The starting point for the hike along the Waterfall Trail is the middle station of the Loferer Almbahn at ca. 1000 m above sea level. Follow the sign “Wasserfallweg Nr. 50”. The trail first leads through the forest towards the north in the direction of the Würmbach stream with its rushing waterfall. From there it climbs in zig-zags and offers wonderful views of the lower lying Sodervokenalm. After you have crossed the stream, you reach the picturesque Bimalm, from where the path continues further up across steep alpine pastures. You reach the Loferer Alm from below and cross another small meadow or follow the road to the mountain station of the Almbahn II.

Return: Either the same way or with the cable cars  Almbahn II and Almbahn I back to Lofer.

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Accessible via train and bus

With bus 260 (Zell am See - Salzburg) or bus 4012 (Kitzbühel - Lofer) to Lofer Tourist Office. From there, five minutes on foot to the valley station of the Almbahn I in the centre of Lofer.

By road

Via the B178 or B311 to Lofer.

Parking

Parking is possible directly at the valley station of the Loferer Almbahn or in the large car park at the Salzburger Saalachtal Tourist Office.

Coordinates

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47.604047, 12.683384
DMS
47°36'14.6"N 12°41'00.2"E
UTM
33T 325876 5274893
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Freizeitkarte Salzburger Saalachtal von Schubert & Franzke (hier bestellen)

Almenwelt Lofer Wanderkarte (hier bestellen)

 

Equipment

Alongside a drinking bottle, we recommended you bring sturdy footwear, warm clothing and rain protection, mobile phone, sunglasses and sun protection (eg. a cap) as well as a light snack.

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Beatrix Bannier
October 10, 2019 · Community
Toller Weg, immer wieder Wasser, auch mit Hunden und Kindern gut machbar.
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When did you do this route? October 10, 2019
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3.3 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
418 m
Descent
18 m
Highest point
1,400 m
Lowest point
1,000 m
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