From Keflau via the Schafbachalm to the Faistenauer Schafberg

From the Keflau / Streitberg parking lot, walk along the right side of the Schafbach stream past a barrier and a small garage (start of the hiking information trail) along a forest road. After 200m, turn right onto a path, the Fairy Tale Trail. This leads us steadily uphill along the slope of the Wüldersberg to the Grögernalm. We stay on the forest road and follow it to a junction where we turn left towards the Schafbachalm. We follow the forest road for about 500m. At a clearing (parking lot), a path leads right across an alpine pasture. Following the signs, we reach another forest road (Trail No. 41). We stay on this path until the Schafbergalm. To our right is already the Faistenauer Schafberg. At the Schafbergalm, we keep right above the huts and reach the Oberwiesalm. Now follows the last ascent to the Faistenauer Schafberg. A trail leads to the summit, passing the Lanznhütte on the right. The descent is the same as the ascent. 

Sturdy footwear and possibly hiking poles; otherwise, no special equipment required.

Trail conditions

The trail runs almost entirely on forest roads and well-prepared paths.

Information from the Faistenau Riding and Horse Breeding Association

A major concern of the Faistenau Riding Association is a harmonious interaction between riders and hikers. Especially important is mutual considerate behavior. Therefore, please comply with the leash obligation, keep a safe distance from horses, and avoid loud noises and sudden/fast movements.

Leash obligation for dogs

In the entire municipality of Faistenau, since 2009, there has been a dog leash and dog waste disposal ordinance in effect. This also applies to all hiking trails.

Municipality of Faistenau

Arrival via the A1 West Motorway – Thalgau exit

Follow the federal road (B 158) in Hof bei Salzburg to the Baderluck roundabout. Take the first exit into Hinterseestraße and after a few kilometers, you will reach your holiday destination Faistenau. At the first major intersection, turn left towards Tiefbrunnau. After 6 km, turn right off the main road and follow the signs to the parking lot.

The starting point of this hike is not directly accessible by public transport!

By Bus

From Salzburg main train station, there are excellent post bus connections to the Fuschlsee region or Faistenau. All bus connections can be found online at www.svv-info.at.

By Train

Information about train connections can be found at www.oebb.at or www.bahn.de.

By Plane

The Salzburg W.A. Mozart Airport is located close to the city of Salzburg. Bus lines 2 or 27 take you to the main station, where you can transfer to the post bus.

There are three paid parking lots available in Keflau / Streitberg.