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Gaisberger circular hiking trail - Around Salzburg
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5.63km
160m
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The Gaisberger circular hiking trail offers an easy 3.5-mile (5.6 km) loop with about 531 feet (162 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking 1 hour and 39 minutes to complete. As you hike, you will experience varied terrain, including gravel paths and forested sections, leading to magnificent panoramic views of Salzburg city, the Flachgau region, and the distant Watzmann mountain range. On clear days, you can even see the German border and the Salzkammergut Mountains from various viewpoints along the route.
Planning your visit is straightforward, as the trail is easily accessible from Salzburg city. You can take Bus 151 from the city center, with the journey lasting approximately 30 minutes to reach the trailheads. The route is suitable for all fitness levels and is considered family-friendly, with parts even accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, especially the section from Zistelalm to the main viewing platform. You will find several inns and huts along the way, perfect for a refreshment stop.
The Gaisberg area is a popular recreational hub, offering more than just this circular hike; it features a network of trails with varying lengths and difficulties. Beyond hiking, the mountain is used for road cycling, mountain biking, and paragliding. In winter, it transforms into a destination for ski touring and sledding, making it a year-round outdoor destination close to the city.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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View of the Nockstein
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Wooden footbridge with a view of Salzburg
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4.44 km
863 m
196 m
117 m
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2.73 km
1.82 km
1.06 km
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Trail Reviews
The Gaisbergrundweg runs around the Gaisberg at an altitude of around 1000 meters. This year there is already snow at this altitude, but the path is still almost entirely free. The way is easy, you can also see prams. As an exception, I went up (otherwise I always go) to sit comfortably in the sun somewhere and read the newspaper, but unfortunately there was a blanket of clouds right over the Gaisberg and hardly any sun was shining through. So I took it as a sporting activity and marched around at a brisk pace. At the Zistelalm I got pumpkin cream soup and potato wedges with two dips.
Take the bus to the Zistelalm (on weekdays, the bus only runs every 90 minutes). The Zistelalm is only open on weekends. Beautiful walk. Easy, wide path – also suitable for strollers. We saw a slowworm on the trail.
Nice geo tour around the Gaisberg near Salzburg. ... IT WAS BEAUTIFUL 🤗 🤗 🤗
To Salzburg to the Gaisberg circular route. Started from the free parking lot at the Zistelalm, which was full at lunchtime when we returned. It is recommended to take the bus from Mirabellgarten. Today with both sons, what a joy. 👍🥰 Great view of Salzburg from the observation bridge.👍 At home the fire alarm went off, it is new and of higher quality than the others. 🙈 The neighbors wrote to us. There are many unnecessary fire service missions due to defective or empty batteries.
On October 28, 2021 drive by car up the Gaisberg to the Zistlalm (1000 m). From there hike around the Gaisberg on the circular hiking trail. Wonderful weather and a fantastic panorama. Beautiful autumn colors. Walking time about 1 3/4 hours.
Today, four of us went on a day trip to the Gaisberg. We first did the Gaisberg circular trail and then took the bus to the Gaisbergspitze.
Was a very nice round. With the city bus up the mountain and back.
It says 'Alpine Way' at the beginning... I call that a huge exaggeration!