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Austria
Salzburg
Bezirk Zell am See
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer

Hike to the Hermitage

Moderate

4.6

(50)

182

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Hike to the Hermitage

01:13

3.34km

140m

Hiking

The hustle and bustle is getting to you, and you just want to escape the world for a while. A touch of spirituality would be nice, and a beautiful panorama would be wonderful too. Ever been to a hermitage? It sounds a lot like a church, and indeed, this place,…

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Last updated: January 20, 2026

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848 m

Hermitage and Chapel at Bachwinkl

Highlight • Religious Site

The hermitage is considered a place of deepening and contemplation, usually visited by clergy to lead a secluded life of prayer there.

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866 m

From here you have a wonderful view over Saalfelden on the Steinernen Meer - Lichtenberg Castle in the foreground and Lake Zell far in the distance.

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2.05 km

Bachwinkel

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Beautiful hiking trail to and from the hermitage through the small village of Bachwinkel.

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3.34 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.27 km

864 m

673 m

523 m

Surfaces

1.95 km

812 m

246 m

162 m

157 m

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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16°C

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March 27, 2021

The hustle and bustle is getting to you, and you just want to escape the world for a while. A touch of spirituality would be nice, and a beautiful panorama would be wonderful too. Ever been to a hermitage? It sounds a lot like a church, and indeed, this place, perched high above Saalfelden, is maintained

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