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Nature and climate in flux – autumn hikes in Saalfelden Leogang

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Nature and climate in flux – autumn hikes in Saalfelden Leogang

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Nature and climate in flux – autumn hikes in Saalfelden Leogang

02:37

4.34km

330m

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This roughly four-kilometer hike takes you up to the Birnbach Glacier, the lowest glacier in Central Europe, and, if you like, a little further to the Birnbachloch. The diminutive name is a bit misleading, as the Birnbachloch is a full-fledged cave with an approximately 20-meter-wide "entrance hall" where the Birnbach…

by Saalfelden Leogang

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 601 m for 432 m

After 1.63 km for 32 m

After 2.90 km for 32 m

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View of the Leoganger Steinberge

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The Leogang Mountains are a mountain range in the Eastern Alps in the state of Salzburg. The highest peak, at 2,634 meters, is the Birnhorn. Above all, the mountains are …

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Birnbachloch Glacier

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The Birnbachloch is a worthwhile destination, but not suitable for prams. Good walking shoes are a must.

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3.64 km

Birnbachloch Ascent

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A hike from Leogang, past the Jenningerhorn Hut and snowfields in June, to the idyllic Birnbachloch and through the beautiful mountain landscape with fantastic views, is a definite recommendation from …

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3.39 km

459 m

456 m

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3.85 km

459 m

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Monday 13 July

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July 31, 2024,🇦🇹 Kleiner aber feiner Aufstieg zum Birnbachloch 🇦🇹

What a delightful hike to the Birnbachloch natural monument and the Birnbachloch glacier, the lowest glacier in Central Europe.

The Birnbachloch is a karst spring with an "entrance hall" about 20 m wide. The Birnbach river rises inside this hall.

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July 13, 2024,Leogang - Birnbachloch

Alpine climb is a bit of an exaggeration. You have to scramble over rocks a bit for the last 20m, but otherwise surefootedness is enough.

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June 14, 2023,Parkplatz Ullachtal - Birnbachloch

Since we had a strenuous tour yesterday, we wanted something easy and short today. One recommendation was the Birnbachloch. Oh, it's only 4.5 km there and back ... we'll do that. Well, I didn't look at the altitude meters 🙈. Good thing we had our sticks with us, although you could take some there too... you'll see. So let's go …

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August 31, 2022

This roughly four-kilometer hike takes you up to the Birnbach Glacier, the lowest glacier in Central Europe, and, if you like, a little further to the Birnbachloch. The diminutive name is a bit misleading, as the Birnbachloch is a full-fledged cave with an approximately 20-meter-wide "entrance hall

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October 26, 2025

A very nice hike, but in my opinion, there's nothing dangerous about the trail. We've already done the hike with our 3- and 6-year-old children.

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Nature and climate in flux – autumn hikes in Saalfelden Leogang

View of the Leoganger Steinberge

Birnbachloch Glacier

Birnbachloch Ascent

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