Panning for Gold in Rauris Valley
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Panning for Gold in Rauris Valley
Temporarily closedHunting for treasure at gold-panning sites in the “Golden Valley of the Alps”
For centuries, Rauris Valley – in the heart of the Goldberg Group – was a mecca of gold mining – until gold mining finally ceased during the past century. At its height, around 10 % of world gold production was focused on the Rauris and neighboring Gastein Valleys of SalzburgerLand. It is estimated that 120 tons of this precious metal are still deposited throughout the Goldberg Group. Reason enough, then, to put your luck to the test as a treasure hunter!
The original Bodenhaus gold-panning location – about 20 minutes’ drive from the town center of Rauris.
Heimalm gold-panning location – at the mid-station of the Hochalm gondola
TIP! – Valley of Vultures – The Kruml Valley
“In Rauris’ Krumltal, the Valley of Vultures inside Hohe Tauern National Park, the “kings of the air” inscribe broad circles upon the skies: With just a little bit of luck, golden eagles, griffon vultures and bearded vultures can be observed in free flight with the help of binoculars. And during the bird-of-prey show at the Hochalm, you are able to admire falcons, owls and eagles up-close.
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Public transport
Salzburg Verkehr (Bus & Train) The nearest train station is Taxenbach - Rauris - approx. 15 km from Rauris centre. Regionalbus 640 between Zell am See and Rauris - Bucheben.
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Opening hours
Heimalm gold and mineral panning site – only during mountain railway operating hoursBodenhaus gold panning site – from 4th June 2026
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