Along the Waterfall Trail to the Almenwelt Lofer

Logo Along the Waterfall Trail to the Almenwelt Lofer
Logo Along the Waterfall Trail to the Almenwelt Lofer
Tour data
3.29km
998 - 1,371m
Distance
353hm
6hm
Ascent
02:00h
 
Duration
Brief description

A varied hike along the adventure trail up to the Loferer Alm.

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Mountain station Almbahn I (Loderbichl)

Route
Bimalm
2.3 km
Almbahn II (1,350 m)
3.3 km


Best season
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Description
Physical condition: Strength for hiking ca. 2 hours up hill with an ascent of 350 m.

 

In brief: The entire hike leads along well-maintained hiking trails. First through the forest and over small clearings; in the second part past rushing waterfalls and countless small pools. Refreshments are available at the end of the trail in the restaurants of the Almenwelt Lofer or at the beginning of the tour at the Restaurant Loderbichl (middle station of the Almbahn).

 

Tour highlights: The game and puzzle stations on the adventure trail; the waterfalls in the second part of the hike and the big alm playground at the end of the tour.

The tour is part of “Hiking with Kids” in the Salzburger Saalachtal. The duration and difficulty are suitable for children/families.

Directions
The starting point for the hike along the Waterfall Trail is the middle station of the Loferer Almbahn at ca. 1000 m above sea level. Follow the sign “Wasserfallweg Nr. 50”. The trail first leads through the forest towards the north in the direction of the Würmbach stream with its rushing waterfall. From there it climbs in zig-zags and offers wonderful views of the lower lying Sodervokenalm. After you have crossed the stream, you reach the picturesque Bimalm, from where the path continues further up across steep alpine pastures. You reach the Loferer Alm from below and cross another small meadow or follow the road to the mountain station of the Almbahn II.

Return: Either the same way or with the cable cars  Almbahn II and Almbahn I back to Lofer.

Highest point
1,371 m
Endpoint

Mountain station Almbahn II (Soderkaser)

Height profile

Equipment

Alongside a drinking bottle, we recommended you bring sturdy footwear, warm clothing and rain protection, mobile phone, sunglasses and sun protection (eg. a cap) as well as a light snack.

Safety instructions

Not suitable for prams. Please stay on the marked hiking trails.

Tips

On very hot days, the waterfall offers wonderful cooling.

Additional information

Arrival

Via the B178 or B311 to Lofer.

Public transportation
Take bus 260 (timetable) or bus 4012 (timetable) to the Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband stop. From there it is a five-minute walk to the valley station of the Almbahn I in the centre of Lofer.
Parking

Parking is possible directly at the valley station of the Loferer Almbahn or in the large car park at the Salzburger Saalachtal Tourist Office.


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Refreshment stop
Flora
A lot of view
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