Via Salis - Hiking in the footsteps of salt

The path is dedicated to the theme of salt. It is equipped with 21 information panels at intervals of five to 20 minutes.

This circular hiking trail around the Dietrichskogel "takes" you on a fascinating journey through time from the origins of the salt mine to the present day of Ausseerland. 21 signposted stations point to ancient tunnels, the mule tracks of the Romans or a strange castle ruin. This easily walkable and well signposted route is not only "seasoned" with salt, but with many a surprise. After four kilometers and a leisurely climb of 300 meters in altitude, you reach its highest point - in the quiet, unspoiled mountain landscape at the foot of the Sandling massif. Finally, on the equally long but in places somewhat steeper descent path lies - as the highlight of the hike - the show mine. The hike on the Via Salis takes about three hours.

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

Best season

January

March

April

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June

July

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September

October

November

December

The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

10,0 km

Route

3:15 h

Time

370 hm

Uphill

370 hm

Downhill

1050 m

Highest point

Map & downloads

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More information

The best way to get to Altaussee is to plan with google.at/maps.

The circular trail is about ten kilometers long. Partly you are on alpine hiking trails, therefore the path is not suitable for baby carriages. Please pay attention to the signposts with the lettering "Via Salis". The Pflindsberg castle ruins are worth a detour.

Salt is life
Salt water from the Sandling
Maple or Altaussee?
Changing job description
The miner's stand
Ruin of Pflindsberg
The Romans at the Sandling
The scooping works at the Sandling
The old mining center
How the salt came to the Sandling
Enough salt, but not enough wood
Working life of the miners
Water in the tunnels
The Steinberg area
From the scoop to the drain
The Strähn
Mining today
Food for the miners
Healing from the depths
The mountains and their visitors
The salt of the future

The three somewhat more difficult passages are easily bypassed on the forest road.

Salzkammergut Shuttle Ausseerland - individual call taxi
On five routes between Sandling and Grimming daily from 07:00 to 22:00.
Call at least 1 hour in advance at +43 50 422 422

There is a large parking lot in front of the Kur- und Amtshaus. Attention chargeable!

Tourist office Ausseerland Salzkammergut
Information office Altaussee
Fischerndorf 61
8992 Altaussee
+43 3622 716 43
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The folder "VIA SALIS" is available free of charge in all information offices in the Ausseerland Salzkammergut.

Hiking maps are available in the information offices in Ausseerland or in the Ausseerland Artikel Shop.