From Böckstein to Sportgastein
The fastest route to this destination
From Böckstein to Sportgastein
ALONG THE NASSFELDER ACHE ON OLD PATHS PAST ALMS AND IMPRESSIVE WATERFALLS INTO THE NASSFELD (SPORTGASTEIN).
At the starting point of the hike, in Alt-Böckstein, time seems to have stood still. Almost all buildings are related to the mining history of the valley. After a devastating avalanche in 1741, the responsible mining technicians of the Prince-Archbishopric decided to rebuild at the present location. All administrative, residential, and workshop buildings were planned according to functional aspects on the drawing board. Thus, a mining industry ensemble was created, which, in its museum-like uniqueness, can still be admired today. The end of the hike in Sportgastein is quite different. The original name Nassfeld is now rarely used, probably due to marketing strategies; the tourist development has led to major changes. In addition to the Goldbergbahn, the rich gastronomic offerings, and the large parking lot, there is also a well-functioning bus service that connects Bad Gastein station with Sportgastein every hour during the high season.
Direct travel and details at: salzburg-erfahren.at
easy
2h 15min
5.96 km
Family-friendly
Stroller-friendly
A to B
Bad Gastein
Seasons
Directions
The starting point is the Böckstein bus stop, the old mining settlement is a few steps away on the opposite side of the creek. The path to Sportgastein briefly follows the access road, then turns right and leads downhill past the Evian spring, where the original mining settlement was located. After half an hour, the path reaches the two operated Astenalms (1,207 m) or passes above them. At the impressive Kesselfall, the service road crosses to the northern Achenseite over the so-called "Russian Bridge," built in the war year 1915. Quite different in character but no less impressive is the fine Schleierfall, which is soon followed by the Bärenfall. The route meets the power plant and follows the new Nassfeld road back to the parking lot for the last 10 minutes on foot. The bus stop is located next to the distinctive Garstenau aluminum sphere, which the Salzburg architect specially designed for Sportgastein and installed in 1972.
Information & contact
www.gastein.com/region/berge-therme/sportgastein
Mag. Christian Heugl
5400 Hallein
Images: Christian Heugl
By public transport
By train to Schwarzach or Bad Gastein. From Schwarzach station (forecourt) or Bad Gastein station (forecourt) take bus 550 to Böckstein town center. Return from Sportgastein – Goldbergbahn with bus 550 to Schwarzach station (forecourt) or Bad Gastein station (forecourt).
Frequency: favorable intervals, also on weekends. Observe the summer timetable to Sportgastein!
Timetable information and download: online at www.salzburg-verkehr.at or on your smartphone via the free Salzburg Verkehr app for Android and iOS.
Direct travel and details at: salzburg-erfahren.at
Safety information
Attention! After a heavy rain event at the end of August 2023, the hiking trail from Böckstein to Sportgastein is no longer passable during the 2023 hiking season due to a mudslide!Route profile
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