Equipment Ankle high walking boots with good profile sole, a good waterproof rucksack, first aid kit, warm clothing, water and wind proof jacket, walking map, telescopic walking ticks, sun cram, sun glasses, snack and drink, (mobile telephone). Mountain rescue: Tel.: 140
Monuments Over 60 interesting crosses and small chapels in the "Flur- and Kleindenkmal“ folder described with the history and a small walking plan (in German).
Walking time Be careful – the times given are always approximate.
Guided walks Free of charge; with state qualified guides. Good walking boots and waterproofs are essential. We recommend you to take a snack and drink. Meeting point can be obtained from:
The latest weekly programme
Your host
The TV info-channel
The info centre in Saalbach, Hinterglemm Tel.: +43 (0)6541 6800-68
Color slide show The guides invite you to a free virtual tour in our beautiful “Glemm” valley. Every Monday (20.30 h) In the „Gästetreff“ Hinterglemm (Ski-school Gensbichler). Every Tuesday (20.30 h.) Info center Saalbach, 1st floor (entrance at the back)
Informational channel The latest daily information in the info-channel on your hosts´ TV.
Emergancy What to do: Keep quiet, offer first aid, stay with the injured, ask other walkers to bring help.
Mushrooms Collecting mushrooms have a very important function in nature. They form a symbiosis with lots of trees, are food for numerous animals and play an important part in decomposition of organic material (wood, leaves, pine needles etc.).. That’s why attention should be paid to the following points:
Only collect mushrooms for your own personal use
Do not take part in any organised collections
Looking for mushrooms is, in limited amounts and for personal use, only possible between 07.00 bis 19.00 h
It is only allowed to collect up to 2 kilos of mushrooms per person per day
„Noddy“ train To the end of the valley to the Lindlingalm.Departs connecting to the local bus times at the final station “Mitterlengau”
Up the valley: 09.20 h, 10.20 h, 11.20 h, 12.20 h, 13.20 h, 14.20 h, 15.20 h, 16.20 h
Down the valley: 09.40 h, 10.40 h, 11.40 h, 12.40 h, 13.40 h, 14.40 h, 15.40 h, 16.40 h
Costs: With the „Alpinpass“ and JOKER CARD free Children up to 7 years free Single for adults: 3,00 EURO Single for Children: 2,50 EURO Return for adults: 5,00 EURO Return for children: 3,00 EURO
Further Information: Lindlingalm, Tel.: +43 (0)6541 7190
Environment Please take your litter, (alu-tins, bottles, paper....) back down to the valley and deposit it in the appropriate bins. Lots of alpine flowers are protected by law – do not pick – fines are expensive!
Badges Walkers´badges can be obtained by collecting points (see the green card in the walking map) and the following are available: golden rucksack with „diamond“, golden rucksack, gold, silver and bronze. For further information please contact the info centres in Saalbach and Hinterglemm.
Walking guides Sepp Mitterer Hans Adelsberger Fredi Bachmann Hans Eder all guides speak english as well
Walking map of Saalbach Hinterglemm Scale 1:25.000 – with a booklet describing routes, tips and also strolls, written by walking guide Otto Eder. Available in 4 languages: German, English, Italian and French; obtainable at all lifts, in the info centre Saalbach Hinterglemm and in sport shops. Costs: 6,95 EURO Regional Walking map from E. Costs: 3,60 EURO
Instructional Walk with botanical description Free guide walk, every Monday. Easy walk in the romantic Talschluss .The instructional walk begins 10 minutes after the Lindlingalm. Along the path signed posts with description of various exercises as well as an interesting description of fauna and flora, equipment, advice about food and safety precautions in our mountain area. Meeting point: 10.00 h, Lindlingalm – at the end of the valley Walking time: approx. 2 hours
Hiking tips Study the route on the map before you set off. Inform your host the route of your tour and the expected return time. Ask the locals for tips. Take note of the weather forecast. Never leave the marked paths. Avoid short cuts. In the spring do not walk over snow fields!
Fitness by hiking in the mountains? Fitness is the ideal source of fitness in modern times! Walking, hiking and climbing in the mountains are some of the most enjoyed leisure time activities in Europe.According to an opinion poll, more than half of all Central-Europeans are enjoying them – in Germany alone 37 million!With these impressive numbers we don´t really need to enquire about the health qualities of these attractive sports for nature lovers.But even then, there is no other leisure sport that demands such a good allround condition, for young and old alike.Walking in the mountains activates almost every part of the body simultaneously.
Going uphill, the heart, lungs and muscles are stimulated and on the return, the muscles, joints and bones – including the spine – are trained. There is no better way to be really fit and to prevent damage caused by our modern civilisation.
The mountains are a beautiful, fascination fitness studio, offering such a broad network of paths and cable-cars for everyone. The mountains around Saalbach Hintergelmm have an ideal and “healthy” altitude.
However, it is important to point out that certain rules must be respected to avoid injuries and accidents. That is why we strongly recommend all beginners to start off with a qualified walking guide, who can explain the necessary safety precautions and who will enable you to enjoy this beautiful mountain world to the full.
Univ.-Doz. Dr. Franz Berghold Physician for alpine sports medicine and walking guide.
