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Werfenweng activities
in summer

The mountain summer in Werfenweng has a lot to offer. Discover the region on varied hikes and long walks, experience the mountain world while climbing or mountain biking. For cosy moments, you can enjoy the valley on horseback or on horse-drawn carriage rides. And for all golf enthusiasts, an unforgettable tee-off with breathtaking mountain views awaits.

Hikes
in and around Werfenweng

Your holiday at the aja Bergresort Werfenweng is the perfect starting point for conquering the mountains! Whether it's a leisurely walk, an enjoyable circular hike or a sporty summit tour - every hiking enthusiast will find just the right thing here. Hiking in Salzburger Land means pure variety and offers the right adventure for every taste.

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IKARUS high-altitude circular trail

The IKARUS high-altitude circular trail is ideal for the whole family - thanks to paths suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, really everyone can go on a tour here. Take the IKARUS gondola lift up to the Bischling summit in comfort and then enjoy a relaxing walk along the panoramic trail around the summit cross. The highlight: a free nature cinema with a breathtaking view of 40 surrounding peaks!

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Sunny side round

The tour takes you to the sunny side of the village. A picturesque forest and meadow path takes you leisurely uphill towards the Dreifaltigkeitskapelle chapel. The route continues through shady forests and along sunny forest roads to the Hochmaisalm, where you can enjoy a marvellous view of the Hochgründeck. Then it's a relaxed descent past the "Zan Hascht" mountain hut and the "Eulenberg". Back in the valley, a detour to the farm shop for a delicious ice cream is a must!

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Alpine pasture tour

This special tour takes you through magnificent nature and offers delicious refreshment stops. The start is right at the hotel, from where you hike to the head of the Wengerau valley - with a picture-book landscape in tow! Continue to the Gamsblickalm and through the high moor to the Elmaualm. Here you have a choice: take a detour to the spectacular Werfener Hütte or continue directly to the Mahdegg Alm. At the end of the 16 kilometres, the return route leads back to the hotel with fantastic views.

Summer mountain lifts
Flying high!

From May to October, the summer mountain lifts take you up the Bischling near Werfenweng at a relaxed pace - with a guest card, you even get a reduced price! At 1,850 m, a breathtaking 360° panorama over the Salzach Valley and more than 40 peaks awaits you - perfect for hiking, mountain biking or a cosy stop-off. Our tip: As a guest at the aja Bergresort Werfenweng, you can use the Rosnerköpfl village railway free of charge in summer and enjoy the view over Salzburger Land to the full at 1,147 metres.

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Cycling tours
in and around Werfenweng

During your summer holiday in Salzburger Land, you can really get pedalling - the aja Bergresort Werfenweng is just the place for you! Whether it's a leisurely bike tour with the whole family or a challenging mountain bike tour for two in the Tennengebirge mountains, you're guaranteed to find the perfect tour for your adventure here!

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Short panoramic tour

Short, crisp and not for the faint-hearted: This 12-kilometre tour starts directly at the mountain resort and leads steeply uphill to the Hochmais-Alm, where a breathtaking panorama awaits you. After a well-earned break, the descent takes you along the Almstüberl "zan Hascht", perfect for a refreshment stop with regional specialities. Freshly refuelled, you roll back to the mountain resort relaxed.

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To the Salzach and back

Off you go on a 15-kilometre round tour into the beautiful Salzach Valley! You start relaxed from the mountain resort and cycle downhill into the river valley. At the lowest point, you can enjoy the gentle ride on the Tauern cycle path and the magnificent mountain views! The way back takes you through charming villages, and a stop in Pfarrwerfen is worthwhile: the parish churches and the open-air museum on the Sieben-Mühlen-Weg are perfect for recharging your batteries. Then it's uphill back to the mountain resort.

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Once around the Tennengebirge

This e-bike tour takes you around the impressive Tennengebirge mountains. From the mountain resort, you first head into the Salzach valley, where you can explore the Hohenwerfen fortress and the Salzach ovens. In Golling, you switch to the banks of the Lammer and cycle 35 kilometres moderately uphill with a view of the mountain scenery. A break at the Salettl in Lungötz gives you new strength before you head into the Fritzbach valley and over the last climb back to Werfenweng. Well-deserved relaxation awaits you back at the mountain resort!

Experiences and activities
in Werfenweng

Experience the diversity of Werfenweng! Whether hiking, mountain biking or leisurely walks - an adventure for every pace awaits you here. Discover the breathtaking nature, exciting activities and unforgettable moments in the midst of the Salzburg mountains.

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Climbing

Climbing in Werfenweng takes you high up. Beginners in particular get their money's worth in the Tennengebirge. A climbing garden with 10 routes of varying difficulty awaits at the Werfener Hütte - ideal for trying out and warming up. There are also numerous climbing routes in the vicinity of the Werfener Hütte that are perfect for beginners and experienced climbers alike. If the weather doesn't play ball, the climbing hall in Werfen offers a great alternative!

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Horse riding & carriage rides

Werfenweng and the picturesque surroundings can also be wonderfully explored on horseback. The Steiger family's Oberegg horse farm offers riding experiences for all levels: from taster rides for children and beginners to riding lessons in the riding arena and various rides through unspoilt nature, along rivers or on the high-altitude trail. Those who prefer a more leisurely pace can sit back in a horse-drawn carriage and enjoy the beautiful landscape. The carriage rides are also available in winter as a sleigh ride - snuggle up in warm blankets and explore the snow-covered winter landscape.

Golfing

Just a stone's throw away from the aja Bergresort Werfenweng, the OPEN GOLF St. Johann Alpendorf course in St. Johann im Pongau awaits you with two 9-hole courses: the tournament course and the academy course. The two different courses offer golfers of all levels of experience the perfect playing experience. Beginners feel particularly at home on the Orange Course , while the Blue Course offers the ideal challenge for club golfers. There is also a spacious driving range with covered teeing grounds, a putting green and a pitching green. The joy of golf is capitalised here!

Paragliding

Experience the majestic mountains around Werfenweng from a bird's eye view and enjoy the incomparable feeling of flying - a unique adventure. The Bischling is one of the most popular "flying mountains" for paragliders and hang-gliders. The mountain railway takes you comfortably to the summit, where the launch site is located right next to the mountain station. Watch the professionals take off or take to the skies yourself: together with an experienced pilot, you can soar over the mountains on a tandem flight and feel as free as a bird. And the best thing is: you can also fly over the snow-covered mountains in winter!

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Rosnerköpfl adventure park

- Zipline: 400 m long, 80 km/h fast and 50 m above the ground
- Forest ropes course for children aged 4 and over
- Mountain karting: through rapid steep bends on the 1,200 metre long track into the valley
- Children's adventure hiking mountain with exciting puzzle stations up to the summit cross
- Panoramic view: Enjoy the view of the Tennengebirge mountains and the Hochkönig from the relaxation loungers and quiet zones
- Panorama restaurant Auszeit: local specialities and breathtaking views
- Bikeberg Rösnerköpfl: Mountain bike trails, e-mountain bike test track, children's bike course, bike tours

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Winter magic
in Werfenweng

The mountains also show their best side in the cold season. Whether snowshoeing, skiing or a cosy horse-drawn sleigh ride - a winter wonderland awaits you here. Discover all the winter activities now and experience the snow-covered mountains at their best!

Winter in Werfenweng

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