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Zwieselalm: loop with views of the Dachstein

Gosau · Zwieselalm · with the SalzburgerLand Card

A loop across the Zwieselalm pastures above Gosau. From the Zwieselalmhöhe there are views all round of the Dachstein, the Gosaukamm and the Salzburger Land, with four huts on the way.

Free with the SalzburgerLand Card: Gosaukammbahn up and down. A family of 2 adults and 2 children saves €69.20 on this trip.

Length
2.3 km
Ascent / descent
↑ 101 m · ↓ 99 m
Walking time
2 h
Altitude
1,483 m – 1,584 m
Route type
Loop

Who for Older children · Seniors · Experienced hikers

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Route description

  1. From the Vorderer Gosausee lake take the Gosaukammbahn gondola up to the Zwieselalm.
  2. From the top station the well-signed path no. 49 climbs gently to the Gablonzer Hütte and the Breininghütte and on to the Sonnenalm.
  3. A short climb takes you to the Zwieselalmhöhe with views of the Dachstein and the Gosaukamm into the Salzburger Land.
  4. Stroll on to the Zwieselalmhütte and back to the top station via the Herrenweg (no. 611). According to Dachstein West the loop takes 2 hours including a short break.

Good to know

With a pushchair

At the top station you can borrow an off-road pushchair for free.

Down below

Go up in the morning and in the afternoon walk around the Vorderer Gosausee lake right by the valley station.

With the card

The SalzburgerLand Card covers each lift once during its validity.

Why “easy”

Blue trail: wide paths, gentle climbs.

Trip FAQ

Is the lift free with the SalzburgerLand Card?

Yes. Included with the SalzburgerLand Card: Gosaukammbahn up and down. Without the card it costs €24.50 per adult and €13.50 per child (child fare), so a family of 2 + 2 saves €69.20. Family fare for 2 adults and 2 children.

Who is this trip suitable for?

Older children, seniors, experienced hikers. Blue trail: wide paths, gentle climbs.

How long is the trip?

2.3 km, 101 m up and 99 m down, 2 h of walking. Route type: loop.

How do I get the SalzburgerLand Card?

A purchase card for all of SalzburgerLand, each of its roughly 180 attractions once. Good for day-trippers who get around by car. How to get the SalzburgerLand Card