Off to the Birnhorn! The Action-Packed Mountain Tour in Leogang

When the sun shows itself for longer and longer and the temperatures gradually soar, it's finally here: summer! And with it, above all, one thing: the hiking and climbing season. Anyone who wants to take a breather for a few days in the Austrian Alps is well looked after on a hiking holiday in Leogang. Here in the Salzburger Land, the ultimate outdoor paradise opens up for all mountain lovers and climbing fans.

The numerous mountain peaks around the Naturresort Puradies are just waiting to make holidaymakers' hearts beat faster – and one mountain in particular: the Birnhorn. At a proud 2,634 m, it is the highest mountain of the Leoganger Steinberge in the Salzburg Pinzgau and has quite a lot to offer on a mountain tour!

Surrounded by wonderful alpine meadows, the fresh mountain air with gentle aromas of alpine cyclamen makes its way into your nose. In your ears, you hear the rustling of the wind sweeping a few leaves from the magnificent trees in the distance – and as the icing on the cake, the little birds on the branches show off their singing talent. Well, the hike up the Birnhorn doesn't go quite that idyllically after all – because it is full of action and definitely not for beginners.

For all action fans, this mountain tour is perfect for making the most of your summer holiday in Leogang. On the route to the popular peak of the Salzburg mountains, a wide variety of challenges await that will send your adrenaline levels soaring.

One thing is certain: without sufficient sure-footedness and a head for heights, nothing works on the routes to the Birnhorn! Anyone who wants to reach the summit has to face the rock face, which is over 1,300 m high – and here, in addition to a large portion of courage and sufficient fitness, the right climbing skills are needed above all. Depending on the route chosen, various via ferratas with different levels of difficulty await keen climbers on the way to the Birnhorn.

By far the biggest portion of action on the mountain tour to the Birnhorn comes from the route along the south face. Here there are some very adventurous and high-risk climbing routes, characterised by sparse protection and the danger of rockfall. It is therefore no coincidence that the Birnhorn traverse is also a popular destination for extreme mountaineers.

Whether the "gentler" way or with full risk along the south face – anyone who has made it to the top of the Birnhorn has more than earned a cool drink and a tasty mountain snack at the summit cross! On the majestic mountain peak, you are rewarded above all with the breathtaking view over the beautiful alpine world. Challenge accepted? Then off you go to beautiful Leogang!

If you, too, would like to immerse yourself in an unforgettable hiking or climbing holiday in the Austrian Alps, the design hotel Puradies in Leogang is exactly the right place for you. After an action-packed day in the mountains, an extensive wellness experience at the best 4*S level awaits you here. From soothing beauty and spa treatments to relaxing yoga classes and the unique natural swimming pond in front of the hotel, relaxation here pulls out all the stops.

During your stay, we will also be happy to provide you with helpful tips and tricks for your planned mountain tour to the Birnhorn, as well as information on other hikes in the Salzburger Land. Send a non-binding enquiry now!