At the Untersberg near Grödig
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At the Untersberg near Grödig
Temporarily closedCIRCULAR HIKE BETWEEN SUMMIT CROSS AND CAVE EXPLORATION
Even if the summer sun is shining outside: Those who have chosen the Schellenberger Ice Cave at the Untersberg as a day trip destination are well advised to have a few warm clothes in their rucksack. Please note that entry to the ice cave is only possible as part of a guided circular tour. Before descending into the icy depths of Germany’s largest developed ice show cave, our path first leads steeply upwards. Our route begins at the mountain station of the Untersberg cable car, leads over a high path to the Geiereck, to the Salzburg Hochthron and finally over the wooden stairs and a rocky tunnel of the Thomas-Eder-Steig to the cave. Sure-footedness, a head for heights and fitness are essential. The well-deserved snack before the descent is then served to you in the Toni Lenz hut. The 1,853-meter-high Untersberg is the scene of countless legends and myths. The legendary Emperor Charlemagne is said to be waiting here for his return in the company of the dwarf-like “Untersberger Mandln”. There are said to be time holes here and the “Wild Hunt” is said to run amok around the mountain.
moderate
7h 5min
16.10 km
A to B
Marktschellenberg
Seasons
Directions
The mountain station of the Untersberg cable car is the starting point and destination of our circular hiking route. You cover a total of around 7 kilometers, most of which is alpine terrain. The return path can also be chosen via the Toni Lenz hut to Marktschellenberg, from where you can return to the Untersberg cable car by regional bus 840.
Information & contact
Tourism Association Grödig
Gartenauerstraße 8
5083 Grödig-St. Leonhard
Tel.: +43 (0)6246 73570
Image credit: Tourism Association Grödig
By public transport
Coming from Berchtesgaden, you can reach the Untersberg cable car by bus 840, from Salzburg by lines 5, 25 and 28. The gondola takes you to the mountain station where the route starts.
Schedule information and download: Online at www.salzburg-verkehr.at or on your smartphone via the free Salzburg Transport app for Android and iOS.
Route profile
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