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Gaisberg – Nockstein Summit loop from Salzburg Gnigl

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Salzburg

Gaisberg – Nockstein Summit loop from Salzburg Gnigl

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Gaisberg – Nockstein Summit loop from Salzburg Gnigl

06:26

15.4km

890m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 8.63 km for 254 m

After 8.95 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.33 km

Kühberg Summit

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You can find detailed information and tips about the hike here: adventuremo.de/wandern-bergiegen/kuehberg

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2.65 km

View of Salzburg and the Alps from Kühberg

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Beautiful view from the Kühberg to the south of Salzburg

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2.80 km

Bench With View of Salzburg and the Alps

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The small bench invites you to relax and enjoy the landscape!

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5.83 km

Gaisberg

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Great view of Salzburg and the surrounding mountains. The path is easy even for smaller children.

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7.23 km

View of the Nockstein

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Great view of the Nockstein from the panoramic path on the Gaisberg.

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8.15 km

View from Nockstein

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If you want a great view of Salzburg (city) PLUS a dream panorama of the Untersberg, the Berchtesgaden and Chiemgau Alps PLUS a relatively easy climb? Then the Nockstein (not …

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8.63 km

Nockstein Summit

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Beautiful view good footwear recommended

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10.3 km

Forest Path in Salzburg

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Very pleasant terrain to start the route without much elevation change

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15.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.98 km

3.87 km

2.75 km

1.17 km

510 m

109 m

Surfaces

7.49 km

2.84 km

1.87 km

1.32 km

788 m

784 m

307 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

30°C

16°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Gaisberg – Nockstein Summit loop from Salzburg Gnigl

Kühberg Summit

View of Salzburg and the Alps from Kühberg

Bench With View of Salzburg and the Alps

Gaisberg

View of the Nockstein

View from Nockstein

Nockstein Summit

Forest Path in Salzburg

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