The Katschberg Advent Trail in St. Michael
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The Katschberg Advent Trail in St. Michael
CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALE BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND SALZBURGER LAND
Escape the city and experience Christmas like from a picture book? In the holiday region Katschberg at 1,750 meters altitude, exactly that awaits you. How about experiencing a deeply snow-covered fairy tale landscape, a horse-drawn sleigh ride, the sweet scent of traditional Christmas pastries, and cheerfully crackling logs in the fireplace? The deep sound of the alphorn and the festive songs of the Christmas choirs naturally belong as well. And that’s not all …
Want to bet that your children’s eyes will shine in a contest with the lanterns and torches? The Katschberg Advent Trail invites you to a circular hike, where the lovingly designed themed world invites contemplation. Carefully restored hay barns and rustic huts transport you to a romantic Alpine world, like the one known only from stories. The teddy bear workshop, where you can make your own teddy with the help of angels, a petting zoo with cute donkeys, sheep, and goats, as well as a Christ Child workshop, are naturally not to be missed. Winter hiking can work up quite an appetite. For a small snack, there are freshly roasted chestnuts, hot baked potatoes, and tea along the way. Those who want to end the evening in style take the shuttle bus and enjoy dinner with seasonal delicacies such as goose and mulled wine at the Alpengasthof Bacher.
easy
2h 5min
6.85 km
Family-friendly
Out and back
Sankt Michael im Lungau
Seasons
Directions
You can reach the starting point of the "Advent Trail" at the Alpengasthof Bacher either by shuttle bus or on foot. From there, it continues every 15 minutes by horse-drawn sleigh or again on foot. The circular trail itself is about two kilometers long and easy to manage. Current information can be found at www.katschberg.at.
Information & contact
Katschberg Tourist Office
Katschberghöhe 30
9863 Katschberghöhe
Tel.: +43 (0)4734 630
Photo credit: Michael Stabentheiner.
By public transport
The easiest way to get there is by regional bus 270 to St. Michael Au, where you change to regional bus 712 to Katschberg Passhöhe.
Timetable information and download: Online at www.salzburg-verkehr.at or on your smartphone via the free Salzburg Verkehr app for Android and iOS.
Route profile
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