Guggenthal Koppl - Nockstein - Gaisberg - City of Salzburg

Just behind the Guggenthal bus stop, turn left into Georg-Weickl-Weg. At the forest kindergarten, the forest road to Nockstein branches off to the left, which can be shortened via two forest paths. The forest trail over the Nockstein Gorge becomes narrower and steadily leads uphill, well marked. At a fork, take the left path over the wooden stairs. Passing a viewpoint bench, you reach the saddle between Nockstein and Gaisberg.

If you want to include the Nockstein summit, follow the path left with slight ups and downs to the stone sculpture below the summit ascent. To the right, hike up the steep, in one section secured with rope, trail to the exposed summit cross. Return the same way and follow the path through the forest on Gaisberg. After some hairpin bends, you reach the circular hiking trail. Go slightly right on the wide forest road to the indicated junction. The many small, nicely laid serpentine paths ease the steep ascent through the forest to the summit cross (1,287 m) of the Gaisberg, right next to the mighty transmitter.

At the summit plateau, the Goasnalm invites you to stop for refreshments. A few meters east of the hut, the Büffelsteig trail for the descent branches off to the right. It initially leads over the road and then in a wide curve down to Zistelalm. From Zistel, descend the old route of the discontinued cog railway down to Parsch. Via the road of Judenbergweg, you reach Schmedererplatz, where the Obus line 6 bus stop is located. Those who want to save the descent can take the Gaisberg bus 151 into the city.

Hiking boots and equipment. In winter, crampons and hiking poles are recommended.

The summit ascent to Nockstein is exposed and requires sure-footedness and a head for heights. It can also be easily skipped when crossing.

Arrival: Bus 150 or 155 to (H) Koppl/Guggenthal

Return trip: (H) Ludwig-Schmederer-Platz Obus 6

Timetable information and download: Online at www.salzburg-verkehr.at or on your smartphone via the free Salzburg Verkehr app for Android and iOS.

Information & Contact:

Stefanie Ruep

5020 Salzburg

stefanie.ruep@gmail.com

@stefitzka

Photo credit: Stefanie Ruep

For checking the weather on Gaisberg, the webcam is very suitable. Here you can also check whether the sun is shining at the summit during inversion weather, even if it is dull and cloudy in the city.

Tip: The summit ascent to Nockstein is exposed and requires sure-footedness and a head for heights. It can also be easily skipped when crossing.

Refreshments: Goasn Alm, Goasn Wirtshaus