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Austria
Salzburg
Untertauern

Johannes Waterfall – Hirschwandsteig loop from Hintergnadenalm

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Austria
Salzburg
Untertauern

Johannes Waterfall – Hirschwandsteig loop from Hintergnadenalm

Hard

4.9

(102)

414

hikers

Johannes Waterfall – Hirschwandsteig loop from Hintergnadenalm

04:21

11.3km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.68 km for 140 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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61 m

Gschwendthof Hut

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Very beautiful area for hiking or walking. The food on the mountain pasture is good and cheap. The waterfall is impressive.

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106 m

Gschwend Hut, Hintergnaden Alm

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A very nice place to stop and stay. With good food and a beautiful view, you can take a short break here or stay longer.

The Alm is open from …

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356 m

Beautiful path to the Johannes waterfall.

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1.69 km

Beautiful crossing in attractive nature

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2.12 km

A bench next to the wooden bridge invites you to take another rest before the next climb.

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2.57 km

Johannes Waterfall

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Johannesfall is one of the most impressive waterfalls in Austria and one of the most famous natural monuments in Salzburg. You can go down on its backside - an exciting experience!

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5.00 km

Hirschwandsteig

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The Hirschwandsteig leads from the Bödenalm to the Südwiener Hütte. Without larger gradients, you can wander along the mountain slope and enjoy the magnificent view. When the Südwiener Hütte appears …

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8.50 km

Südwiener Hütte (closed)

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Südwiener Hütte closed since September 2024: alpenverein.at/suedwienerhuette

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11.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

3.35 km

1.02 km

391 m

Surfaces

3.78 km

3.58 km

2.83 km

980 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (1,800 m)

Lowest point (1,320 m)

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Saturday 23 May

19°C

6°C

14 %

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