SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN SALZBUGER LAND
Adventure, action & variety around our mountain village
In summer, the alpine landscape around our alpine hut village offers an almost limitless mountain experience. From diving into the natural swimming lake to literally enjoying the mountains – all this and much more is possible in Saalfelden Leogang.
The chalet village PRIESTEREGG, at the foot of the Leoganger Steinberge, is located in the middle of one of the most beautiful hiking areas in the Alps. A network of over 400 kilometers of perfectly marked hiking trails starts right outside your chalet, which you can explore on foot or by (e-)mountain bike. Via ferratas and climbing routes, trail running routes, two 18-hole golf courses and numerous swimming pools and lakes fill the summer leisure facilities around our Eco Resort. The Pinzgau also has a lot to offer away from the sporting summer classics: Treat yourself to a special thrill while rafting, paragliding or even a ride on the Flying Fox during your active vacation at the your Chalet.
HIKING & CLIMBING
Individual indulgence and personal favorite places
Whether you’re looking for peace and quiet, pleasure hikers, sports enthusiasts or alpinists – the multifaceted natural landscape around our mountain village in Austria casts a spell over everyone. The well-maintained hiking trails in the surroundings of our chalet village are just as varied as nature itself. Between the rugged limestone giants of the “Steinernes Meer”, the Leoganger Steinberge and the gentle Grasberge mountains, you are sure to find your personal favorite tour. You can get the right equipment (hiking poles, rucksack, etc.) free of charge at the PRIESTEREGG.
You can start your hike directly at the Bergdorf Hotel, from where exciting tours take you to the water cave in the Leoganger Steinberge mountains or to the lowest glacier in Central Europe, the Birnbachloch glacier at 1,350 m above sea level. From there you can also reach the famous Passauer Hütte at 2,051 m. Another remarkable rock formation is the Melkerloch in the south-east face of the Birnhorn.
At 2,634 m, the Birnhorn itself is the highest peak in the Leogang Steinberge. You also have a spectacular view from the mountain of the senses, the Leoganger Asitz: The Leogang cable cars take you up to its summit in comfort. The valley station is just a few minutes’ drive from the PRIESTEREGG.
Do you love vertical challenges? Then the Salzburg via ferratas and climbing routes are a literal highlight! In the Steinberge mountain sports region, which also includes Leogang, there are countless routes for sport and alpine climbing as well as two modern climbing gyms. In total, there are more than 1,000 options within a 25-minute drive. If you prefer to have a guide at your side when climbing, we can help you at the Bergdorf Hotel.
No matter which sport or summit you choose, you can reward yourself for your sporting achievements in the region’s 40 mountain huts. You will realize that cheese dumpling soup, Pinzgau doughnuts, Brettljause and co. rarely taste better than after a summit victory. You can celebrate this in HUWI’S ALM & GARTEN, for example, or directly over a meal in your chalet. Then it’s not far to the well-deserved spa in the PRIESTEREGG BAD or in your exclusive chalet sauna.
TRAILRUNNING
Running routes for recreational joggers and professional runners
If you like to forget everyday life while running, numerous trail running routes await you around our Almhüttendorf Salzburg. The easy routes are ideal for hobby runners and take you through the idyllic Leogang valley in around an hour. The tour around the nearby Ritzensee lake or the small village loop between Leogang and the picturesque Ullachtal valley is wonderful.
Those who prefer something a little more challenging can choose from various routes of medium difficulty in the region. For example, the Trebesiner Trail, which leads through various natural wonders at the foot of the “Steinernes Meer” and rewards you with beautiful viewpoints, has an elevation gain of up to 260 meters. Your fitness level should be well established and – as with every level – you can choose from different route lengths and altitude meters.
Of course, real trail running pros really get their money’s worth here in the mountains. Whether from the valley up to our local mountain, the Asitz, or along natural high-altitude trails from summit to summit. After these routes, you’ve really earned a break in our chalet village. The PRIESTEREGG BAD with its 25 meter long sky pool or your private sauna will relax you and make you fit for the next day.
(MOUNTAIN-)BIKING
From leisurely rides to challenging downhill trails
To reach the most beautiful alpine huts and the most impressive panoramic views, you don’t always have to wear hiking boots on your summer vacation with us in Almhüttendorf Austria. On an (e-)mountain bike, you can explore the fabulous nature around our Eco Resort PRIESTEREGG on gentle valley cycle paths, rocky mountain trails or fast-paced downhill routes. That’s why we provide all our guests with a free Rotwild e-bike. Each chalet also has its own bike garage for two bikes.
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has more than 80 km of lines and trails as well as nine mountain lifts that can also transport your bike. Mountain bike pros, and all those who want to become one, meet up at the Epic Bikepark Leogang, where the Asitzbahn takes you comfortably up to the top. Once at the top, descents of all levels of difficulty lead back down to the valley. The huge “Riders Playground” practice area or the World Champs pump track with jump and dirt line provide an additional adrenaline rush.
GOLF
Tee off in a remarkable natural setting
Do you want to improve your handicap during your summer vacation in Saalfelden Leogang or even try your first golf swing? With your stay at the Chalet you have all the options! You can reach both the Gut Brandlhof Golf Club and the Urslautal Golf Club in around ten minutes by car. Both 18-hole courses guarantee golf at the highest level. The two courses are also known for their excellent golf schools. Situated on a plateau between Saalfelden and Maria Alm, the Urslautal Golf Club boasts a well-kept course with a 5,000 m² driving range. If you opt for the extensive Brandlhof Golf Club, a certain thrill is your constant companion: after all, you have to play over the Saalach river six times on the course. As a guest of our Chalet village Salzburg, you also get a 30% green fee discount.
SWIMMING
Dive in and enjoy
Cooling off in summer couldn’t be closer here at the Eco Resort: In addition to the exclusive pools in the villas, our village pond and the PRIESTEREGG BAD with its outdoor natural swimming pool and 25-metre-long sky pool invite you to dive in and swim laps. There are also many outdoor pools and lidos in the immediate vicinity. One of these is the outdoor pool in Leogang, which you can easily reach from the Alm Chalet on a short hike into the valley. Both the idyllically situated Ritzensee natural swimming area with moor water and the Obsmarkt adventure pool in Saalfelden – with water slides, current channel and spacious sunbathing lawn – are just 15 minutes away by car. Tip: Entry to the three outdoor swimming pools is included in the Saalfelden Leogang Card! There is also no way around Lake Zell on a summer vacation in Salzburger Land: three lidos (Zell am See, Schüttdorf and Thumersbach) offer you the perfect backdrop for a dip in the lake with drinking water quality.
Rafting, paragliding, flying fox & archery
Classic refreshments and unusual adventures
Are you looking for an unforgettable white water adventure rather than refreshing deep relaxation? Then you should get into a rafting boat. Accompanied by a guide, which we will be happy to arrange for you in Chaletvillage Salzburg, you can go down the wild Salzach, for example.
Would you like a slightly more unusual leisure activity on your summer vacation in Salzburger Land? At the Flying Fox XXL in Leogang, you can experience the ultimate adrenaline kick at lofty heights. It takes a bit of courage to embark on one of the fastest and longest steel cable slides in Austria and the world. After all, you can reach a top speed of 130 km/h on the up to 143 m high and 1,600 m long Flying Fox, which is just a few minutes’ drive from the Bergdorf Hotel.
You can also enjoy the mountains from above while paragliding. A tandem flight is a fantastic experience that puts our wonderful nature at your feet in both summer and winter. Our partner “EagleEye” floats with you from the summit of the Asitz in Leogang down into the valley. The landing site is right next to mama thresl, where you can enjoy culinary delights after the panoramic flight. Another highlight for Bergdorf guests: at “EagleEye” you can even soar through the air with our branded PRIESTEREGG paraglider.
A little more down-to-earth – but no less adventurous – is archery in Saalfelden Leogang. There you can put your marksmanship to the test on five different archery courses.
Helicopter flights over the Alps
Flying to Leogang for your summer vacation? Or capture the colorful magic of nature from a bird’s eye view? Sweeten your arrival and departure to PRIESTEREGG or your valuable vacation time on site with a helicopter flight. Our partner Sennair offers transfer flights from Munich or Salzburg airport (duration 1 hour or 40 minutes), fascinating helicopter tours over the monumental Alps or cab flights to Vienna or Salzburg for shopping or sightseeing. You take off directly from our chalet hotel and then continue by helicopter to your desired destination. Good to know: for every flight, we make an environmental contribution to myclimate www.myclimate.org/en via the CO2 emissions generated.