Quick Info:
- What can you do at Untersberg? Hiking, skiing, and enjoying the view.
- How long is the ride to the top? 8 minutes.
- Where is the valley station located? Near Grödig, south of Salzburg; Ödlweg 2, 5083
- How much does the cable car cost? Round trip is about €30. You can find the exact prices here. The ride is free once with the Salzburg Card.
- What are the highlights on the mountain? Spectacular views, caves, and hiking trails.
Getting There
By car, take the A10 Tauern motorway. There are ample parking spaces available.
Public transportation options include various buses from Salzburg:
By bus from the city of Salzburg:
Bus line 25:
Main station – City center – Hellbrunn – Anif – Grödig – St. Leonhard – Untersberg Cable Car
Bus line 28:
City center – Nonntal – Alpenstraße – Anif – Grödig – St. Leonhard – Untersberg Cable Car
Bus line 5:
Main station – City center – Birkensiedlg – Grödig – Untersberg Cable Car
Bus line 35:
Fürstenbrunn – Grödig – St. Leonhard – Untersberg Cable Car
Operating Hours
Operating hours vary by season. The cable car typically runs from around 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Be sure to check the official website as adverse weather conditions can result in the cable car not running at all.
The cable car operates at half-hour intervals, departing at the half and full hour.
Tip: Dress warmly, as it is naturally colder at the top.
Untersberg and the Untersberg Cable Car
Untersberg, an imposing mountain south of Salzburg, offers a plethora of activities for nature enthusiasts. The Untersberg Cable Car, which swiftly transports you to the summit, is the perfect starting point for hiking.
Upon reaching the top, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of Salzburg and the surrounding landscape. Untersberg is renowned for its panoramic vistas, among the best in the region.
We highly recommend visiting the terrace right next to the exit at the mountain station. It’s often overlooked by visitors, but it’s a hidden gem. This terrace provides the perfect environment for capturing videos without any disturbances.
Hiking and Highlights
Untersberg is a paradise for hikers, with numerous well-marked trails covering the mountain. A particularly popular path leads to the “Schellenberger Ice Cave,” Germany’s largest ice cave. You can also conquer the “Salzburg High Throne,” the highest point of Untersberg, offering a spectacular view.
Popular hikes include the Dopplersteig, Reit Steig, and Thomas Eder Steig.
Cave Adventure (Already in Germany)
The Schellenberger Ice Cave, situated at an elevation of 1570 meters, is the largest show cave in Germany. It’s an incredibly captivating attraction located in both the Berchtesgaden and Salzburg regions. During a guided tour that lasts approximately 50 minutes, you’ll explore magnificent chambers and impressive ice formations. These formations have been continuously growing since the last ice age, transforming the cave into a place with permanent ice encasement.
Mountain Huts
There are several places to eat on the mountain:
- Restaurant at the valley and mountain stations
- Zepezauer House
- Toni-Lenz Hut (10 minutes walk from the ice cave)
- Störhaus
- Hochalm
- Mountain Rescue Hut
Other Sports Options
Skiing
The challenging ski route spans 7.5 kilometers and is easily accessible on foot in about 20 minutes from the Untersberg Cable Car’s mountain station. With an elevation difference of approximately 1400 meters, it offers an exciting downhill experience.
To reach the valley station of the Untersberg Cable Car from Fürstenbrunn, you can take Bus line 35, which provides convenient transportation. The ski route is primarily favored by local winter sports enthusiasts and is frequently used by them.
Additionally, ski touring and snowshoeing are quite popular on Untersberg.
In the summer, you can enjoy paragliding.