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Salzburger Hochthron – Berchtesgadener Hochthron loop from Schellenberger Eishöhle

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Salzburg

Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung

Grödig

Salzburger Hochthron – Berchtesgadener Hochthron loop from Schellenberger Eishöhle

Moderate

4.8

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432

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Salzburger Hochthron – Berchtesgadener Hochthron loop from Schellenberger Eishöhle

04:07

10.2km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Restaurant

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31 m

Hochalm at Geiereck

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The Hochalm is only a few meters away from the Geiereck. The perfect place to catch your breath after climbing the summit. Apple strudel and a fantastic view, what more …

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387 m

Ascent of the Salzburger Hochthron

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Easy and worthwhile ascent from the mountain station of the Untersbergbahn. Easy to do even with little fitness and mountain experience. Sturdy shoes are highly recommended!

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693 m

Hochthron summit cross

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693 m

Salzburger Hochthron

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Worth the walk up to for beautiful views and full panoramas of the surrounding areas. It’s also a very secure summit, so suitable for children as there is very little risk at this gipfel!

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851 m

View of the Mittagsscharte

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super nice nature experience, wonderful views of the mountains.

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1.74 km

Mittagsscharte

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Mittagsscharte is a ridge (comb) in the Untersberggebirge.
location

It is located between the Salzburg Hochthron (1 853 m above sea level) in the north and the Raucheck (1 …

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3.81 km

View of the Steinernes Meer

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This high plateau is bizarre, there is a little bit of green in the rocky landscape.

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5.06 km

Berchtesgadener Hochthron

Highlight • Summit

The Berchtesgadener Hochthron is the highest peak of the Untersberg massif and offers you a unique view of the surrounding mountains and especially of the impressive summit plateau.

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10.2 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.41 km

760 m

Surfaces

9.41 km

760 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,910 m)

Lowest point (1,670 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

19°C

11°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Salzburger Hochthron – Berchtesgadener Hochthron loop from Schellenberger Eishöhle

Hochalm at Geiereck

Ascent of the Salzburger Hochthron

Hochthron summit cross

Salzburger Hochthron

View of the Mittagsscharte

Mittagsscharte

View of the Steinernes Meer

Berchtesgadener Hochthron

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