Mountaineering in Saalfelden-Leogang
With currently 163 mountaineering routes all around Saalfelden-Leogang there are plenty of options for outdoor enthusiasts. In total 21 via ferratas, 125 mountain hikes and 17 alpine routes are waiting to be explored. We know it’s hard to pick one, so here’s an overview of some of the best mountaineering routes around Saalfelden-Leogang.
The best mountaineering routes in Saalfelden-Leogang
Mountain Hike
· Hochkoenig
Summit tour Schwalbenwand

Top
difficult
16.6 km
8:00 h
1,200 m
1,200 m
Beautiful panoramic summit hike from Maria Alm to the Schwalbenwand.
from Stephanie Schuster,
Hochkönig Tourismus GmbH
Mountain Hike
· Hochkoenig
Summit tour Schwalbenwand and Hundstein
Top
difficult
25.6 km
13:00 h
1,644 m
1,683 m
A long and panoramic hike from Maria Alm over the Schwalbenwand to the Hundstein.
from Hochkönig Tourismus GmbH,
Hochkönig Tourismus GmbH
Via Ferrata
· Saalfelden-Leogang
Via ferrata Persailhorn South
Top
B
moderate
6.2 km
8:00 h
1,628 m
1,628 m
The south face via ferrata runs in an interesting route through the sunny southwest flank of the Persailhorn.
from Hochkönig Tourismus GmbH,
Hochkönig Tourismus GmbH
- Highlights
Mountain Hike
· Hochkoenig
Summit tour Schwalbenwand
Top
difficult
16.6 km
8:00 h
1,200 m
1,200 m
Beautiful panoramic summit hike from Maria Alm to the Schwalbenwand.
from Stephanie Schuster,
Hochkönig Tourismus GmbH
Mountain Hike
· Hochkoenig
Summit tour Schwalbenwand and Hundstein
Top
difficult
25.6 km
13:00 h
1,644 m
1,683 m
A long and panoramic hike from Maria Alm over the Schwalbenwand to the Hundstein.
from Hochkönig Tourismus GmbH,
Hochkönig Tourismus GmbH
Via Ferrata
· Saalfelden-Leogang
Via ferrata Persailhorn South
Top
B
moderate
6.2 km
8:00 h
1,628 m
1,628 m
The south face via ferrata runs in an interesting route through the sunny southwest flank of the Persailhorn.
from Hochkönig Tourismus GmbH,
Hochkönig Tourismus GmbH
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