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Away from the Hustle and Bustle – on Quiet Paths to the Kneipp Facility

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  • Kneippanlage Lofer
    Kneippanlage Lofer
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Hike suitable for children's buggies to the Kneipp facility on the edge of the village and back again via the children's playground and along the Loferbach to the village centre. 
easy
Distance 3.5 km
1:15 h
20 m
20 m
645 m
625 m
Physical condition: The tour is flat along the valley floor through Lofer. The entire length of the hike is 3.5 kilometres. Total hiking time ca. 1 hour 15 minutes.

In brief: The entire hike leads along asphalt or well-maintained gravel trails, completely flat through Lofer. At the beginning, walk through the Market Street and further along the foot and cycle path alongside the main road. After the detour to the Kneipp facility you cross the road and follow a quiet gravel path between the edge of the forest and the Loferbach (stream) – past the children's playground – back to the centre of Lofer. Refreshments available at several places in the centre of Lofer.

Tour highlights: After ca. 1.5 kilometres you reach the Kneipp facility Lofer where everyone has the chance to exercise their feet in the prickly, cold water. After ca. 2.2 kilometres you will reach the children's playground. 

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

Author’s recommendation

The Kneipp facility and the playground are ideal for a longer rest with the kids.
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Salzburger Saalachtal
Update: September 14, 2022
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Lofer - Kneippanlage, 645 m
Lowest point
Lofer - Zentrum, 625 m
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Track types

Asphalt 34.79%Forested/wild trail 5.55%Path 26.90%Road 32.74%
Asphalt
1.2 km
Forested/wild trail
0.2 km
Path
0.9 km
Road
1.1 km
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Rest stops

Lofer

Tips and hints

Wandern mit Kids auf lofer.com

Start

Lofer - Infobüro (627 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.586882, 12.694635
DMS
47°35'12.8"N 12°41'40.7"E
UTM
33T 326665 5272960
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Destination

Lofer - Infobüro

Turn-by-turn directions

From the Tourist Office Lofer at the large car park, along the Market Street at first through the historic village centre in a westerly direction and along the wide footpath next to the main road to the tennis courts. 300 metres further on and across the road, you reach the Kneipp facility in Lofer. To return, you cross the road once again and hike past the Pension Sonneck to the public playground. From here, follow the path along the stream back to Lofer.

Public transport

With the bus 260 (from Salzburg or Zell am See/timetable) or bus 4012 to the bus stop Lofer/Mittelschule - Tourismusverband.

By road

Via the B178 or B311 to Lofer

Parking

Parking possible in the large car park in the centre of Lofer – next to the Tourist Office directly on the main road (free of charge). 

Coordinates

DD
47.586882, 12.694635
DMS
47°35'12.8"N 12°41'40.7"E
UTM
33T 326665 5272960
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Freizeitkarte Salzburger Saalachtal

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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Difficulty
easy
Distance
3.5 km
Duration
1:15 h
Ascent
20 m
Descent
20 m
Highest point
645 m
Lowest point
625 m
Circular route Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Suitable for strollers

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