Nockstein Summit – Gaisberg loop from Salzburgring

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Nockstein Summit – Gaisberg loop from Salzburgring

Hard

4.8

(18)

175

hikers

Nockstein Summit – Gaisberg loop from Salzburgring

04:43

11.7km

650m

Hiking

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

Last updated: November 3, 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 2.64 km for 124 m

After 2.83 km for 254 m

After 8.90 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.22 km

Nocksteingrat Ridge Trail

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Fantastically beautiful hiking trail good footwear recommended

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2.94 km

Nockstein Summit

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Beautiful view good footwear recommended

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3.42 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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3.69 km

View of the Salzburg Valley

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4.53 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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6.12 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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8.18 km

Guardian Angel Trail

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30 small, beautifully designed Schutzengerlfiguren of natural materials can be found along the way and want to be found. Not only for children a nice search and discovery game.

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8.75 km

Vita Salubritas sculpture on Nockstein

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Vita Salubritas - Glücksplatz Nockstein
The sculpture welcomes the hikers as they step out of the forest onto the plateau in the saddle of the transition from Gaisberg to Nockstein. …

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.08 km

2.23 km

2.13 km

1.23 km

Surfaces