Via the Lichteneggersteig to Zwölferhorn

From the parking lot, we walk past the barrier of the toll road and follow the forest road which leads us to a parking lot just before the Sausteigalm. Here we continue on the forest road (No. 30 / 855) towards Strubneralm until a junction to the Lichteneggersteig. The well-marked trail first leads over an alpine meadow and after about 200 meters into the forest. At the end of the path, we reach the Pillstein circular hiking trail at the Arnikahütte. The Zwölferhorn is now on the left directly in front of us. We can take the summit ascent directly over the summit ridge, or after the Arnikahütte turn left and continue hiking to Voitl's Hütte. Here we can decide whether to dare the approximately 40 meters of elevation to the summit or watch the paragliders starting from here. For the descent, we take the path below the upper station of the Zwölferhorn cable car towards Elferstein. After about 500m, we turn left at a junction. The right path leads via a trail over the Elferstein to the Sausteigalm (challenging). Across the alpine pastures, we reach the three managed huts: Sausteigalm, Lärchen Hütte and Bartlhütte. From here, we follow the forest road back to our starting point.

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

Path condition

The path leads almost exclusively on forest roads and well-maintained trails.

Information from the Faistenau Riding and Horse Breeding Association

A great concern of the Faistenau Riding Association is harmonious interaction between riders and hikers. Especially important for this is mutual considerate behavior. Therefore, please adhere to the leash obligation, keep a safe distance from the horses, and avoid loud noises as well as sudden/quick movements.

Leash requirement for dogs

Throughout the municipality of Faistenau, the dog leash and dog waste disposal ordinance has been in effect since 2009. This also applies on all hiking trails.

Municipality of Faistenau

Arrival via the A1 West Motorway – Thalgau exit

Follow the federal road (B 158) in Hof near Salzburg to the Baderluck roundabout. At the first exit, turn into Hinterseestraße and after a few kilometers you will reach your holiday destination Faistenau. At the first large intersection, turn left towards Tiefbrunnau and drive to the end of the valley.

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

By bus

From Salzburg main station, there are excellent Postbus connections to the Fuschlseeregion and 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

Salzburg Airport W.A. Mozart is located very close to the city of Salzburg. Bus lines 2 or 27 take you to the main station where you can change to the Postbus.

Paid parking lot at Kühleiten near Holzknechthütte