Hiking route Theme trail Augstbach - Touren-Impression #1 | © Gemeinde Altaussee Hiking route Theme trail Augstbach - Touren-Impression #1 | © Gemeinde Altaussee

Theme trail Augstbach

The varied "Augstbach Theme Trail" is available for hiking or biking. Young and old are cordially invited to discover the unique theme and adventure trail around the topic of forests and protection against natural hazards!
The trail runs parallel to the Augstbach stream and along torrent & avalanche structures. The entry point is located in the center of Altaussee. The end point forms a transition to the hiking trails "Via Salis" and "Via Artis". Along the trail, 14 exciting and carefully designed stations with display boards, games and other attractions await visitors.
 

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
December

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
4,9 km
Route
1:25 h
Time
132 hm
Uphill
132 hm
Downhill
821 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

The best way to get to Altaussee is to plan with google.at/maps.
The trail leads from the parking lot to the left to the intersection at Café Maislinger. Here continue right along the Augstbach in the direction of the Loser Skiarena. After about 500 m turn right into the themed trail. Follow the gravelled path until you reach the Scheiben torrent retention basin.
Children can discover "Augsti, the forest chamois" along the tra

Salzkammergut Shuttle Ausseerland - individual call taxi
On five routes between Sandling and Grimming daily from 07:00 to 22:00.
Call at least 1 hour in advance at +43 50 422 422

Parking is possible in the large parking lot in front of the Kur- und Amtshaus.

Please note the fee obligation!

Tourist office Ausseerland Salzkammergut
Information office Altaussee
Fischerndorf 61
8992 Altaussee
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Hiking maps are available in the information offices in Ausseerland or in the Ausseerland Artikel Shop.
 

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What the weather will be like

Altaussee (727m)

Morning
cloudy
14°C
40%
0 km/h
Noon
cloudy
20°C
25%
5 km/h
Night
foggy
16°C
75%
0 km/h
Mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells. Light rain will start in the afternoon.
Morning
cloudy
14°C
15%
5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
23°C
10%
5 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
20°C
20%
5 km/h
Rather cloudy in the morning, then sunny spells will develop gradually.
28.08.2024
sunny
13°C 28°C
29.08.2024
sunny
14°C 28°C
30.08.2024
very sunny
13°C 28°C

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