Resort Information

In the province of Salzburgerland, the beautiful village of Maria Alm lies at the foot of the dramatic Hochkönig mountains. The area is a delight for walkers and our 2-3 day Via Alpina self guided walking tour option is a superb way to enjoy this wonderful area. The village has an impressive setting with imposing views to the north over the limestone peaks of the "Steinernes Meer" and the undulating "Grasberge" mountains to the south. The friendly locals are proud of their local tradition and there are many festivals and folk customs that take place throughout the summer with a special programme of Harvest Festival events in September.

Activities

• Sommerstein Adventure Park - outdoor pool with 40m waterslide, current canal, whirlpool and massage jets, children's pool, play stream and playground, adventure rope park, 4 tennis sand courts • archery trail • mountain biking (Tauern Cycle Path & Pinzgauer Saalachtal's network of cycle paths) • Active Fitness Park with 15 Nordic Walking trails and 11 hiking paths • bowling • fishing • 18 hole minigolf • horseriding • summer tobogganing in Saalfelden • animal park at Jufenalm 

Golf • Urslautal Golf Course set against the imposing mountain backdrop of the Steinernes Meer • 18 hole course • Par 71 • green fee from approx. £39 • driving range approx. £8

Facilities

• shops • supermarket • cafés • bars • restaurants • banks • post office • chemist • doctors

Getting About

There are 2 mountain lifts offering an easy way up into the surrounding mountains. The Schwarzeckalm chairlift operates Wed & Sun 27/05-30/06, Wed, Sun & Fri 01/07-07/10. The Dorf Jet gondola operates daily except Wed 26/05-30/06 & daily 01/07-07/10. Please note: dates are approx. & may vary for 2008. A Wanderwutzel Card is available locally giving unlimited use of both summer lifts for approx. £38 (photo required).

Strollers

There are lots of picturesque walking trails through the woods, meadows and alpine pastures surrounding Maria Alm or walk along the valley to the gothic church of Gerling. Alternatively, take the Dorf Jet gondola and discover nature on the forest experience trail. uuu

Ramblers

The Schwarzeckalm chairlift and the Dorf Jet gondola open up a great selection of hikes to cosy mountain huts and fantastic viewpoints of the majestic scenery of the Hochkönig. uuu

Hikers

The summer lifts take you up to the starting point for a variety of challenging and extended hikes in the "Steinernes Meer". From the top of the Schwarzeckalm at 1450m, there is an impressive 5 hour (return) walk to the Grasberg Europas at 2113m where there are stunning views over to the Grossglockner. The Via Alpina walking tour gives you the option to add-on this 2 or 3 day self-guided tour to your holiday in Maria Alm .