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Hiking and nature near Salzburg

The Untersberg cable car, the Gaisberg, the Kapuzinerberg walk, the Eisriesenwelt ice cave, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road and Krimml Waterfalls.

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Eisriesenwelt ice cave: the world's largest accessible ice cave — Eisriesenwelt in Werfen — world's largest accessible ice cave, 45 min from Salzb

Eisriesenwelt ice cave: the world's largest accessible ice cave

Eisriesenwelt in Werfen — world's largest accessible ice cave, 45 min from Salzburg. Open May-October only, cold year-round (bring warm layers).

Gaisberg hike: Salzburg's panoramic local mountain — Gaisberg (1288m) is Salzburg's accessible local mountain — summer bus from city

Gaisberg hike: Salzburg's panoramic local mountain

Gaisberg (1288m) is Salzburg's accessible local mountain — summer bus from city center, road summit, paragliding and wide views. Easy half-day.

Grossglockner High Alpine Road: Austria's most scenic drive — Grossglockner High Alpine Road — Austria's highest paved road at 2571m. Toll 38€

Grossglockner High Alpine Road: Austria's most scenic drive

Grossglockner High Alpine Road — Austria's highest paved road at 2571m. Toll 38€/car, open May-October. The ultimate alpine drive from Salzburg in 1h30.

Hohe Tauern National Park: hiking from Salzburg — Hohe Tauern National Park from Salzburg — Austria's largest protected area, home

Hohe Tauern National Park: hiking from Salzburg

Hohe Tauern National Park from Salzburg — Austria's largest protected area, home to Grossglockner, Krimml falls and glaciers, 1h15-1h45 away.

Kapuzinerberg walk: Salzburg's free hilltop stroll — Kapuzinerberg is Salzburg's in-city hilltop walk — free, 20 min from Getreidegas

Kapuzinerberg walk: Salzburg's free hilltop stroll

Kapuzinerberg is Salzburg's in-city hilltop walk — free, 20 min from Getreidegasse, panoramic views over the Altstadt and Salzach. Perfect half-morning.

Kitzsteinhorn glacier: year-round skiing and views above Kaprun — Kitzsteinhorn glacier at Kaprun near Zell am See — year-round skiing at 3029m, s

Kitzsteinhorn glacier: year-round skiing and views above Kaprun

Kitzsteinhorn glacier at Kaprun near Zell am See — year-round skiing at 3029m, spectacular alpine views, 1h15 from Salzburg by car.

Krimml waterfalls: Europe's highest falls in the Hohe Tauern — Krimml waterfalls — Europe's highest falls at 380m, in Hohe Tauern National Park

Krimml waterfalls: Europe's highest falls in the Hohe Tauern

Krimml waterfalls — Europe's highest falls at 380m, in Hohe Tauern National Park, 1h45 from Salzburg. Free hiking trail, spray path and magnificent views.

Untersberg cable car: Salzburg's summit in 15 minutes — Untersberg cable car from Grödig — 15 min from Salzburg center, summit at 1853m,

Untersberg cable car: Salzburg's summit in 15 minutes

Untersberg cable car from Grödig — 15 min from Salzburg center, summit at 1853m, stunning views over the Alps and city. Open approx. March-November.