The mountains of Saalbach Hinterglemm are on the one hand characterised by the lush mountain pastures and gentle green ridges of Pinzgauer Grasberge, but on the other hand the Glemm Valley is treasured for the ruggedly picturesque peaks of the Kitzbüheler Alps, a challenge for all alpine hikers.

„Seven Summits of Saalbach Hinterglemm“

 “Ascents over steep mountainsides and rugged, untouched nature to secluded summits - breathe deeply and with every step break away from the humdrum of your everyday life, feel your heart beat with the view over the horizon and simply know you´re finally there.”  This feeling of liberty and lust for life awaits the alpine hiker on the summits of Saalbach Hinterglemm.

A breathtaking view of the snowcovered summits of the Hohen Tauern with it´s 3000 metre peaks and the rocky outlines of the Kalkalpen accompanies the hikers at every turn along the mountain ridges on long-distance hikes like Saalachtaler Höhenweg or Pinzgauer Spaziergang in an altitude from 1.003 m to 2.100 m. The silence is filled with the pulsing of endorphins in the veins.

Further alpine highlights are hikes on mountains like Tristkogel or Spielberghorn – these lead into exposed terrain and request endurance and alpine experience – or transboundary trekking-tours like the trail over Sonnspitze to Kitzbühel in Tyrol.

A challenge awaits all those who are in good physical condition, are sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers: the “Seven Summits of Saalbach Hinterglemm”. This nearly 24-kilometer long hiking tour over the highest summits of the Glemmtal, with truly alpine character and a huge 1,413 meters of altitude, is a tour for the tried-and-tested individualists who are physically fit mountaineers.

The start of the Seven Summits Tour is easily reached by the cable car Schattberg xPress. The well marked path leads from Stemmerkogel over Hochkogel to the most difficult climb of the tour – the Hochsaalbachkogel. The tour continues over Bärensteigkogel, Manlitz- and Mittagskogel to the final highlight and highest peak of the Glemmvalley, the Geißstein with 2.363 m. Some extra power reserves should also be scheduled for the difficult descent of the Birgl to the end of the valley.

There are no cabins to cater the hikers along the route, so a good preparation is essential:  the tour should only be started well equipped, with sufficient food and water in the backbag and planning concerning weather or alternative options of descents.

Saalbach Hinterglemm is the base-camp and exhausted hikers regenerate in excellent Wellness Hotels and Pensions and recharge their batteries for the next peak ace.

With the new Joker Card which is included during a stay in one of the many selected JOKER CARD partner companies hikers get free access to the cable cars, hiking bus and the most beautiful attractions of the region and benefit from numerous discounts.