Short info:
- What is die Katrin (Catherine)? The local mountain of Bad Ischl.
- How do you get to Katrin? The charming 4-seater cable car has been taking residents and guests of the spa and imperial town of Bad Ischl up to the Katrin Alm since 1959. It takes a leisurely 15 minutes to get to the nature reserve at 1,400 meters above sea level.
- How much does this ride cost? You can find all tariffs here.
- Why is the mountain called Katrin? The name is of Celtic origin and means to cut. The Katergebirge seems to cut through the landscape of the Salzkammergut.
- How high is the mountain? 1542 m high
The Katrin is a mountain in Upper Austria near Bad Ischl. The mountain belongs to the Kater Mountains in the Gamsfeld group of the Salzkammergut Mountains and is 1542 m high. The charming 4-seater cable car has been taking residents and guests of the spa and imperial town of Bad Ischl up to the Katrin Alm since 1959. It takes a leisurely 15 minutes to reach the nature reserve at 1,400 meters above sea level.
With its variety of activities, the Katrin offers particularly beautiful opportunities to escape from everyday life. Culinary delicacies in the Katrin-Berggasthof and the Katrin-Almhütte, enjoying an imperial view over Bad Ischl or alpine hiking with a view of seven lakes? There is something for everyone on the Katrin!
Here you can find our personal experience report on hiking on the Katrin!