Hiking in Filzmoos

The temptation of nature in FILZMOOS, the quaint mountain village in SALZBURGERLAND

If there´s one thing you can do in Filzmoos, it´s hiking. Amid the mountain landscape between the Bischofsmütze and Dachstein you will find over 250 km of marked hiking trails, long-distance paths, themed trails, natural spectacles, power spots and culinary delights at 20 mountain huts. Best of all, many hikes can be started right on the doorstep. No wonder Filzmoos has been awarded the title of "Austrian Hiking Village".

Find out more about hiking in Filzmoos

Mountain hiking - 3 tips for more pleasure when hiking

In order to really enjoy this NATURE PARADISE, we give you the following TIPS on the (hiking) trail:

FAQ´s

Frequently asked questions

The hiking region between Bischofsmütze and Dachstein offers over 250 kilometres of hiking trails, from easy (marked blue) pleasure hikes, to alpine mountain hikes (red) for sporty, ambitious hiking enthusiasts, to high alpine mountain tours (black) for mountain tours accompanied by mountain guides.

Yes, there are 7 Adventure & Long Distance Hiking Trails in Filzmoos:

Adventure Hiking Trails:
- Tolerance Mountain
- the Queens Tour
- Nature and hiking trail Hofalm

Long-distance hiking trails:
- Around the Bischofsmütze
- Dachstein circular trail
- Salzburg Alpine Path
- Leonhard's Way" pilgrimage trail

RULES OF CONDUCT WHEN ENCOUNTERING GRAZING ALPINE ANIMALS

  • Avoid contact with grazing animals, do not feed them and keep a safe distance!
  • Keep calm, do not frighten grazing animals!
  • Mother cows protect their calves. Avoid encounters between mother cows and dogs!
  • Always keep dogs under control and on a lead. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: let your dog off the lead immediately!
  • Always keep dogs under control and on a leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: unharness immediately!
  • If grazing animals are blocking the way, keep as much distance as possible!
  • When approaching grazing animals: stay calm, do not turn your back, avoid the animals!
  • Leave the grazing area quickly at the first sign of animal restlessness!
  • Fences must be observed! If there is a gate, use it, then close it well and cross the pasture quickly!
  • Treat the people working here, nature and the animals with respect!

Yes, in the summer months there is a hiking bus in Filzmoos.
The summer FIDIBUS is in operation from May to the end of October 2023. In high season (end of June to end of September) there are two buses in operation.

The hiking shuttle "Ålmi" transports guests from the village of Filzmoos to the Aualm/Kirchgasshütte and back again several times a day in around 25 minutes.

The ALMTAXI JÄGER brings you gently mobile to interesting hiking and excursion destinations around the idyllic mountain village of Filzmoos in Salzburg.

Yes, there are guided hikes offered in Filzmoos.

Those who do not like to hike alone can make use of the service of "Filzmoos Aktiv" and join a guided hike or and join a guided hike or book a hiking guide exclusively for the planned tour of your choice.