Outdoor activities in Salzburg and its surroundings

Hike between mountains and lakes

In Salzburg, the foothills of the Alps meet the flat lake district. This combination of landscape diversity harbours lots of possibilities for nature lovers and outdoor athletes who want to get out on foot. Whether you choose a daytrip like climbing one of the numerous peaks or an extended alpine tour: your equipment influences your outdoor experience.

Therefore, our outdoor specialists in Bründl Sports shops in Salzburg will support you in your choice. But it's not only hiking equipment that awaits you in our shops. With us, you can find cool bike equipment as well as running clothes and much more!

Alpine huts and summit experiences

From the state capital you soon leave the urban flair behind you. In just a few minutes you can reach mountains like the Untersberg range or you can travel with the Zinkenlift up the Dürnberg, where further alpine trips start. The difficulty levels vary from gentle family hikes to alpine challenges. In between there are food stations and alpine huts where you can stop for a rest or a revigorating snack.

Popular circular routes such as the Salzburger Almenweg lead right across the state and offer less experienced athletes a large choice of hikes. If you are looking for the summit experience, you can reach mountain ranges such as the Osterhorngruppe in just a few minutes by car - they have various destinations waiting for you and take you up to more than 2000m.

Whether you take on an easy or challenging hiking trip, you should always take appropiate outdoor clothing with you. This means you are always best prepared for a sudden change in the weather.

The mountain in the city

A special trip in Salzburg leads from the city straight to the top of Gaisberg. The "mountain in the city" is the ideal excursion destination for a challenging trip - without ever leaving the city limits.

There are also several cable cars that await you in the vicinity of the old city. Cable car hiking is a popular method in Pongau in particular, in order to take hikes to a "new level". This is because the start of a trip in alpine terrain promises different sensations to a hike in alpine pasture. But even if you opt for an ascension aid, you should be well prepared when it comes to your equipment. We will be happy to advise you individually and look forward to your visit!.

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There's no such thing as bad weather…

...only bad clothing

Out in the middle of nowhere, functional clothing and decent footwear is a MUST. Get valuable tips from our outdoor experts.

Clothing: Adidas, Icebreaker, Lasse Kjus, Mammut, Marmot, Salewa, Dynafit
Mountaineering boots: Dolomite, Han Weg, Lowa, Mamut, Meindl, Regatta, Salomon, Scarpa, Tecnica
Camping equipment: rucksacks, tents, sleeping bags, water bottles

Besides these, for all mountain enthusiasts we stock a range of climbing gear, pulse monitors, trekking poles and much more. Come to one of our shops and together we will find the perfect equipment for your adventure.

What else can you experience in Kaprun?

Salzburg, in the heart of the foothills of the alps and surrounded by numerous lakes, promises not only unique experience at the intersection of city and nature, but also offers numerous sports opportunities. With several of the most popular ski resorts directly in it's vicinity, Salzburg is not only a great travel destination in winter - even in summer there are lots of sports to experience here.