The route takes its hikers on almost 400 kilometers through six Pinzgau regions. From gentle nature trails to high alpine passages, the 15 stages offer everything the Pinzgau mountain world has to offer. The regions of Salzburger Saalachtal, Hochkonig, Maishofen, Viehhofen, Saalbach Hinterglemm and Saalfelden Leogang have united and launched the unique project of the long-distance hiking trail across the Pinzgau. Nomen est omen, because “hacha” is colloquially referred to as a long walk. And with its 393 kilometres and over 9000 metres of altitude uphill or as many metres of altitude downhill, on a total of 15 stages to be covered, the new “Pinzga Hatscha” has always earned this designation. Experience the natural and cultural landscape of Pinzgau on 15 stages Anyone who has already pulled the hiking map can guess that there are countless breathtaking mountain experiences waiting along the varied route. Whether in the midst of a landscape of stone and rock in the Steinern Sea, over green ridges on the Spielberghorn or with the power of the water through the Seisenberg Gorge - the "Hatscha" has everything that the local mountain world has to offer and is suitable for experienced long-distance hikers as well as for beginners and families who can choose a suitable stage for themselves. For the necessary strengthening, there are numerous managed huts along the long-distance hiking trail, which serve hearty alpine cuisine during a short (or longer) stay. Support by bus, train or gondola allowed! The “Pinzga Hatscha” can be experienced entirely on foot, but also with the integration of the summer mountain railways or public transport. This makes the mountain experience of a special kind possible for hikers of all levels.
From 29 July to 14 August 2022, workshops for children and adults and plays will be held in different indoor and outdoor locations. In the Saalfelden Leogang region, the theme of theatre is important. This year, the theater summer began with "Thinderella" on June 8. A play by Benjamin Blaikner about a girl suffering from anorexia. This year the Theatre Ecce will once again enrich the region with a children’s and youth workshop “Palace of Wonders III” and two plays, e.g. "The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder" by Henry Miller. The play “Smile at the foot of the ladder” is the story of Clown August, who is not enough to make people cry and laugh. A poetic fable of an obsessed man in search of himself. The piece guarantees drama, acrobatics and live music under the dome of the circus tent in Leogang. "Der Drachenberg" returns to the circus tent. The family piece based on the Chinese folk tale by Natalya Nishegorodtseva and Svetlana Alfiorova is a highlight for the whole family (from 5 years). This year there will also be a workshop week “Palace of Wunder III” in Saalfelden, Lofer and Maishofen. The participants expect a diverse offer from the fields of acting, music, acrobatics, dance and land art. The workshops are mainly aimed at children between 6 and 12 years old.
Every Friday from 15.07. - 09.09.2022 various art and cultural projects will take place on the surrounding alpine pastures. The best part: To participate in the events, you don't have to register (with the exception of photo and music hikes) or pay anything. Only independent walking is necessary. Concert "MITSUMMA" July 15, 1pm, Berggasthof Biberg With a finely tuned mix of own titles and well-known classics, the local troupe presents a sonorous cross-section of their wide vocal-acoustic repertoire. The stimulating and understated combination of three voices and dosed instrumentation allow the eternally great themes of humanity to merge into a compact program. "PHOTO HIKE" July 22, 9.00 am, Asitzbahn valley station At the ALM:KULTUR photo hike with the Saalfelden photographer Michael Geissler, the focus is on the creative eye. On the Saalachtal high path starting at the Asitz in Leogang, it is surrounded by a unique panorama to the ?rgenbauernalm to Saalfelden. Along the way there are some stops to take pictures and pick up a tip or two. In the end, we can sniff out the mobile image processing on the smartphone if desired. A shuttle takes the participants back to the starting point at the Asitzbahn valley station after the hike. Camera equipment is not necessary. Even a smartphone is enough. Action cameras from our resort partner GoPro can also be tested. Meeting point: Asitzbahn valley station at 9:00 am Pre-registration is required no later than 17:00 the day before (21 July) at info salaalfelden-leogang.at or +43 6582 70660! A lift ticket is required for the ascent with the Asitzbahn, which is not included in the event. The entrance is free for guests with the Saalfelden Leogang Card, all other participants: women without the Saalfelden Leogang Card must purchase a ticket at the valley station. Concert "Diversity" July 29, 1 p.m. Music and Entertainment - Art and Style - Ideas with musical surprises. A formation that with its name “DIELFALT” wants to do justice in several facets – and does justice. Musical entertainment can also be artistic, imaginative and entertaining at the same time. The program includes a versatile collection of partly virtuoso sounds, romantic compositions as well as folklore and jazz in a new arrangement. "MUSIC WALK WITH STYRIAN BLOOD & BULGARIAN SPIRITS" August 5, 11.00 am, Parking Steinalm Legendary virtuoso Matthias Loibner and bass clarinetist Siegmar Brecher embarked on musical adventures together for the first time in 2020 in the duo Styrian Blood. Now follows the continuation on the Steinalm, which is also an extension: together with the great and energetic Bulgarian percussionist Maria Petrova, Loibner & Brecher will enrich their program with the factor of Eastern European spirit and groove - exploiting all facets of the ensemble to best reflect the beauty of nature. Nothing stands in the way of a very special and exciting hike. Meeting point: 11:00 am at the parking lot Steinalm Pre-registration is required no later than 17:00 the previous day (4.8.) at info saaalfelden-leogang.at or +43 6582 70660! "MALWORKSHOP" August 12, 1pm, Seealm Walking and painting - a small sketch, a quick watercolor, a personal memory of a beautiful day. We offer a casual access to painting in nature on this day. Anyone can, no one has to. Paper, brush, water and paint - mixed with curiosity and desire to do create the picture. A little insight into the watercolour painting with Reinhard Niedermuller, painter and architect from Maishofen. Concert "PINZGAUER HOLIDAY MUSI" August 26, 1 p.m., Steinalm Founded in 2001, the Pinzgauer Holiday Musi plays to this day in an almost unchanged line-up at various festivals and events. Through numerous appearances on television and radio programs, they were able to establish themselves as an integral part of the folk music landscape. The technical diversity of the cast, as well as the possibility to fall back on three composers of the dance music, offers the chance to develop your own sound style. Highlights of the performances so far have been playing at the large singer and musician meeting at the Stanglwirt, participating in the well-known “Schwaebisch – Bavarian Musician Meeting” in Stuttgart, some radio and television appearances (“Klingendes Austerreich”, “Mei lieabste Weis”, “Frohschoppen”, “Zsammg’spuit”, “Musik im den Bergen”) as well as two CD productions. Concert "OANS NO" September 2, 1 p.m., Peter Wiechenthaler Hut Oans No are full throttle musicians. Wind music with a lot of pressure behind it, a dash of tradition and a desire for a lavish evening" (Die Welt). The band mixes a club sound and spice the energetic grooves with Bavarian prose. Stylistic boundaries? Nothing at all - the mix of ska, Balkanbeats, hip-hop, reggae and the very original lyrics is feisty and goes into the legs. The music is characterized by the diversity of Munich and colorful like life in the streets. The Munich Merkur describes: “Music that so brazenly merges cultural differences and yet remains really gruesomely bearish. Concert "HELAGUNKIS" 9 September, 1pm, Sinnlehenalm The Helagunkis come from the Salzkammergut and were founded at the end of 2011 by Tomcat Tompson and Zug Max. The unique sound of the Helagunki is characterized by the combination of two musical instruments from two different musical genres. Rock'n'roll from the 50s and 60s with double bass and traditional local folk music with Styrian harmonica were combined. Meanwhile, not only rock'n'roll music is covered, but also Austropop, Punk, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Schlager, Folk Music, etc.. There is hardly a musical challenge that the Helagunkis shy away from. In a very special way and with a certain pinch of charm, each song becomes something special and that ensures a good mood and a lasting impression. The name "The Helagunkis" is derived from the word "Heligonka", which is the Czech name for the Styrian harmonica. The ALM:KULTUR events take place only in good weather – there are no replacement dates! The weekly guided hikes as part of the summer experience program of the tourism association also lead to the ALM:KULTUR events – these hikes are free with the Saalfelden Leogang Card! Registration for the hikes is possible until 17.00 the day before at the Saalfelden Leogang Touristik (Tel: +43 6582 / 70660).
To the delight of the organizers, numerous visitors took part in the event. The Kulturverein FRERAUM and the Leoganger Bergbahnen want to promote grown and new culture on site and offer artists the opportunity to develop. This year, the art trail at the Asitz was decorated with works by Adriana Franza, who conveys in her works the connection with her native Sicily. "Journey by Adriana Franza" The 2022 Kunstwanderweg was designed by Adriana Franza, a native Sicilian who lives in Vienna and pursues her artistic activity there. The connection with her native Sicily is evident in her works. The ancient culture, architecture and beauty of Sicily’s nature play an important role in her pictures. These elements can be seen again and again. Below the Asitzbahn mountain station starts the beautiful forest trail via the "Stille Wasser am Asitz" to Sinner Park at the Asitzbahn Mittelstation. Every 30 to 40 meters there are works of art by this year's exhibitor, Adriana Franza, which invite you to take a short break and look at it. The artworks are on display from 26.06.2022 to 16.10.2022.
With a bit of luck, hidden QR codes on the lines and trails are the way to a unique grand prize: an Epic Bike Package filled with everything the biker’s heart desires – including a brand new SCOTT Gambler 920. The award ceremony will take place during the BIKE Festival Saalfelden Leogang from 16 to 18 September. After the successful #20epicyears treasure hunt last year, the lines and trails at Epic Bikepark Leogang are once again a direct route to a special sweepstakes. What's inside? A complete bike equipment to which all long-term partners of the Saalfelden Leogang region and the Epic Bikepark Leogang have contributed. What to do about it? Bike, bike and bike again at Epic Bikepark Leogang. With five letters to the dream package A treasure map with an emoji puzzle points the way to the trails, where boards with a total of five QR codes and associated slogan letters await. If you follow the clues, collect all the letters and put them together correctly at the end, you have the chance to win the jackpot. Simply enter the answer word online on the website of the Epic Bikepark Leogang, submit it and you're done. Those who pedal more often have a higher chance of winning The letters change every two weeks. So if you do your rounds in the Epic Bikepark Leogang more often, collect more solution words and send them online, you have a higher chance of dusting off the Epic Bike Package in the end. So, off and on the lines and trails and with a bit of luck on the way to the grand prize, which will be awarded at the BIKE Festival Saalfelden Leogang (16th to 18th September). Epic Bike Package: 1x Scott Gambler 920 1x Multicover Travel Set incl. World Traveller 125, Wash Bag, Snow Gear Roller and Mission Pro 28 by EVOC 2x Bike-Outfits from FOX (1x Women, 1x Men) 1x Knee Protectors and a Xult Downhill Helmet by IXS 1x Armega Goggle Anti Fog Clear Lens and Armega Forecast Film System - Full Kit of 100% 1x Bottle for Life Bundle by MUC-OFF 1x GoPro HERO 10 Black incl. SD Card, Chesty & Handlbar Mount by GOPRO 1x GRAVITA ALPACA X5 + ALPACA TOOL CARRIER Saddle and GRAVITA TENSOR Shoes by FIZIK 1x MAXXIS Assegai & Minion Tyres Set Win the EPIC BIKE PACKAGE (saalfelden-leogang.com)
24 hours over the Steinbergs to Saalfelden Leogang: That was the "Stoabergmarsch24" last weekend. In addition to a strenuous sporting experience, the participants were once again able to enter a unique mountain experience into their balance sheet. For the first time this year there was also a shortened version of 12 hours. This year's challenge "Stoabergmarsch24" started at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. A total of about 50 kilometers and almost 4700 meters of altitude were on the march plan in extreme heat. Accompanied by experienced mountain guides from Fun Connection, the route of the 70 participants from six nations led after the start in Weissbach near Lofer over the Vorderkaserklamm up to Geierkogel (1753m) and over the Tannkogel to Hoametzl, where dinner was waiting. In the dark we then went over the Griessner alpine pastures until dawn the last kilometers to the finish were tackled at the Asitz in Leogang. The night highlight of the hike was once again the solstice bonfires lit during the traditional fire burning on the peaks and slopes. New to this year’s edition was a shortened 12-hour hike, which took the participants from Weissbach near Lofer to the finish at the Gasthof Eisenne Hand in Fieberbrunn. A sporting border experience with a unique view For the eighth time, the classic of the long-distance hiking events took place in the Leoganger and Loferer Steinbergen between Salzburg and Tyrol. The 24-hour hike had everything: steep ascents, strenuous descents, climbing passages and long paths over alpine meadows. No question, basic condition, safety of foot and freedom from dizziness were required, but also the eye for the special mountain experience. Because the path was the goal. And it was filled with impressive views and an impressive natural backdrop.
On 26.06.2022 the 7th Regionality Fair will take place in Saalfelden. Between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. there is a wide selection of local products to browse, taste and buy, such as liqueurs, brandies, stone and wood crafts and decorative goods, natural herbal cosmetics, cheeses, bacon and sausages, organic natural furniture, wild herbs and much more. At 14:00 all visitors have the chance to listen to a lecture by Mag. Alexander Ohms on "Austria in Climate Change – from Measurement Data of the Present to the Scenario of the Future". The lecture illuminates the topic of climate forecasts and explores the question of how possible changes in the coming decades could affect Austria. If you know where the food comes from, it tastes twice as good. More and more restaurateurs and hoteliers offer regional products on their menus. To further strengthen the cooperation between farmers and tourists, Saalfelden Leogang Tourism GmbH launched the lighthouse project “Tourism and Agriculture” as part of the brand development process in 2011. Now, on 26 June 2022, the Regionality Fair under the title "Regional Products Before the Curtain" will take place in Congress Saalfelden for the 7th time. In Saalfelden Leogang, great emphasis is placed on quality rural products. At the regional trade fair, regional producers take the opportunity to present their products. Specialities such as bacon, bread, milk, eggs or brandy directly from the farms - food could not be more natural. Unique regional craftsmanship and great lectures round off this day perfectly in the sign of regionality! A special highlight will be the lecture "Austria in climate change – from measurement data of the present to the future scenario" by meteorologist at the Central Institute of Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) Mag. Alexander Ohms. The programme at a glance: 10.00 am: Start of the 7th Regionality Fair 14.00 o'clock: Lecture by Alexander Ohms ,,Austria in Climate Change – from Measurement Data of the Present to the Scenario of the Future” Full day: Wide selection of local products: brandy, liqueurs, tinctures, craft and decorative goods, natural cosmetics made of herbs, cheese, bacon and sausages, wild herbs and much more. Full-day: Musical supporting program by the “Blatzer Buam” All day: Show carving with the Schoatnhex Full day: Anton Sommerer shows how the Pinzgau fence is made Full-day: participation program for old & young at the stands Full-day: Fair restaurant run by local farmers from Saalfeld
Nach zweijähriger coronabedingter Pause steht am kommenden Wochenende im Grenzgebiet Salzburg/Tirol die achte Auflage der ganz speziellen Langstreckenwanderung auf dem Programm. Erstmals kann in diesem Jahr auch „nur“ zwölf Stunden gewandert werden. 24 Stunden lang die Bergwelt des Pinzgaus und des Tiroler Unterlands erwandern: Am 18. und 19. Juni geht der Stoabergmarsch24 in die achte Auflage. Die beliebte 24-Stunden-Wanderung feiert ihr Comeback nach der Coronapause und wird erstmals auch in Form eines 12-Stunden-Erlebnisses angeboten. Der Stoabergmarsch findet jährlich im Juni zur Sonnenwende statt und bietet jedes Jahr eine neue Streckenführung. 2669 Höhenmeter bergauf und 2128 Höhenmeter bergab stehen bei der langen Variante über die 48 Kilometer auf dem Programm. Gestartet wird in Weißbach bei Lofer. Von dort geht es, begleitet und betreut durch heimische Bergprofis, direkt ins Herz der Leoganger Steinberge. Saalfelden Leogang ist dieses Mal als Zielort Teil des Stoabergmarschs. Die 24 Stunden verlangen den Wanderern einiges ab, aber die Strapazen lohnen sich, weiß auch Markus Kogler, der verantwortliche Bergführer: „In die Nacht hinein begleiten uns die traditionellen Bergfeuer anlässlich der Sonnenwende und wenn man dann bei Sonnenaufgang die letzten Kilometer in Angriff nimmt, dann sind die Anstrengungen der vergangenen Stunden vergessen und man darf sich stolz einen Stoabergmarsch-Finisher nennen. Das ist immer wieder ein besonders emotionales Erlebnis für die Teilnehmer.“ Stoabergmarsch24 als Green Event Nachhaltigkeit und Naturschutz werden auch dieses Mal wieder großgeschrieben, weshalb die Veranstaltung zum dritten Mal als sogenanntes „Green Event Salzburg“ durchgeführt wird. Einmal mehr versucht man beim Stoabergmarsch24 Müll, und speziell Plastik, zu vermeiden. Ein weiterer Fokus wird auf die Anreisemöglichkeiten zur Veranstaltung mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln, sowie auf die Verwendung von regionalen Produkten gelegt.
For the first time this season, the Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Saalfelden Leogang brought together the worlds of Cross-Country and Downhill. The World Cup weekend in Epic Bikepark Leogang impressed with spectacular runs, a large dose of drama and spectators witnessed history in the making. Smiles and pride were seen all across the board, no matter whether they were organisers, race teams, riders or fans. Following a succesful first edition in 2021, the World Cup returned to the Saalfelden Leogang region in full force, with Cross-Country and Downhill riders descending on the Epic Bikepark Leogang. The quaint Austrian town has an established history in the Downhill world, with spectacular runs throughout the years. Even though Cross-Country has only been on the Leogang race calendar twice, there are already patterns emerging. For example, so far only Loana Lecomte (FRA) and Mathias Flückiger (SUI) have won the Cross-Country races (both Short Track and Olympic distance) and Local Hero Laura Stigger seems to have a subscription to Olympic distance third place finishes on the track with the most meters of climbing. Another pattern that has emerged over the years is the atmosphere that the amassed spectators bring with them. Over the three days, the 21,500 gathered spectators turned up in great spirits, cheering on more than 800 riders from 40 countries all the way from race start to finish, with fans gathered course-side as well as in the finish area. Even though bad weather looked to mess with the good spirits, the clouds parted right on time for the Cross-Country Short Track races on Friday evening and the sun would stay in place for the rest of the weekend. Drama and joy were readily interchanged, especially during the Downhill racing on Saturday. While Vali Höll, racing on her home turf, saw disaster strike during her race run, with two crashes putting her out of podium contention, finishing in sixth place, fellow Austrian Andreas Kolb had a career-best run, finishing on the podium in fifth place, less than a 2.5 seconds behind race winner Matt Walker (GBR) and becoming the first Austrian ever to finish on a World Cup podium. As usual, the gathered spectators were treated to much more than 'just' spectacular racing. Ahead of the Downhill finals, fans were treated to an air show, courtesy of the Flying Bulls. Pilot Miguel Hochleitner showed off his aerial acrobatics on board of the Trojan 28B, with the Top Gun soundtrack accompanying him. Meanwhile on Sunday, Senad Grosic hosted a BMX Show, which wowed Cross-Country enthusiasts in between the women's and men's races. Following the race action, fans were able to come face-to-face with some of their heroes and idols at the FOX Racing signing session. The Team Area was also frequently visited as the hunt for more signatures took attendees through the pits, where they could get an exclusive look behind the scenes of a race weekend. Meanwhile, the Expo Area was jam-packed with the latest and greatest of the bike world. "Thanks to the weather, the weekend didn't start great, but things picked up quickly once the rain stopped and made way for sunshine on Saturday and Sunday, becoming the perfect stage for the weekend's racing. Spectators were amazed by the racing here in Leogang. Andreas Kolb's podium place was the cherry on top for the Austrian fans, and I'm elated because of that. The same goes for Laura Stigger, who had an outstanding race," said Kornel Grundner, World Cup organizer and Director of the Leogang Cable Car. "After the first few hectic days, also because of the weather, today was the cherry on the cake of an incredible event. The weekend was great, and the racing was sensational. The weather gods played along and thankfully we had perfect weather across all the races, from Friday's Cross-Country Short Track, Saturday's Downhill and Sunday's Cross-Country Olympic racing. The crowd always makes it special and we witnessed history in the making once again. We couldn't be happier," said Marco Pointner, World Cup organizer and CEO of Saalfenden Leogang Touristik GmbH. The World Cup weekend carried the "Green Event Salzburg" label, which meant a focus on sustainability and environmentally friendly initiatives. The World Cup organizers offered a ticket refund for public transport, free regional shuttles, motivated teams and spectators to separate their trash and use recycling bins where possible, launched the MTB World Cup app in order to limit the use of paper and much more. Another initiative was the "Every Can Contributes", which focussed on the recycling of beverage cans. The free shuttles were a hit as well, covering approximately 1400 kilometres, which is about the distance from Leogang all the way to Barcelona. For everyone that missed the weekend's race action, replays are available on-demand on Red Bull TV.
The tradition can also be observed at various events in Saalfelden Leogang. Either you enjoy the solstice festival at the Ritzensee, the solstice fire at the seat or the "fire performance" with Thomas Girbl and musical accompaniment at the Hotel PURADIES. Centuries-old traditions and a luminous noble white made of 800 torches In Saalfelden Leogang these fires are considered particularly beautiful and elaborate. Club members of the Alpenverein, the mountain rescue service, the fire brigade and the nature lovers stage the Leoganger Steinberge and the Steinerne Meer every year with the many fires. From the valley, the luminous outlines of the mountains and the many fire pictures can be observed particularly well. One of the most famous fire pictures is the Edelweiss in the snow pit of the Steinerne Meer, between Persailhorn, Mitterhorn and Breithorn. For more than 50 years, the Saalfelden Fire Department has been drawing the 100-meter-wide and 180-meter-long Edelweiss with about 800 torches into the snow pit at over 2,000 meters. The exact size of the effigy depends on the current snow conditions. At 22.00 o'clock three red balls are fired from the valley as the starting signal for the ignition of the fires. Then the mountains shine – pure magic! According to an old tradition dating back to the 14th century, countless fires are lit in the Leogang mountains and the Steinern Sea on the shortest night of the year. According to the Pinzgau folk belief, the solstice fire casts out evil demons that cause disease, livestock damage or hail damage. The fire was a symbol of the sun and was also intended to bring growth and fertility to meadows and fields. Sunturn Festival at the Ritzensee Saalfelden ignites guests and locals alike with a solstice festival at the picturesque Ritzensee. Countless fires are lit on the ridges around the Saalfeld Basin. The huge edelweiss in the middle of the snow pit ensures a glowing floral greeting until after midnight. This year, the fire brigade will light up the 2022 figure. Programme: 18.00 Start of the event at the Ritzensee From 19.00 o'clock Musical framing by the small cast of the Eisenbahner Stadtkapelle Saalfelden From 10 p.m. the mountain fires burn out Free entry! Sunturn light at the seat The mountain ridges are on fire! In a radius of 360° degrees you can admire thousands of solstice lights from the Asitz (1,870m above sea level). Programme: Special ride of the Asitzbahn continuously from 17.00 to 24.00 (uphill and valley ride: ? 20,- (special price from 17.00)) Culinary specialities (hat and fondue food on pre-order) and live music with “Landfunk Tirol” are well catered for in the AsitzBrau. For the youngest visitors there is a bouncy castle at the mountain station. from 9 p.m.: Hike to the small asitz (20 – 30 minutes) From 10 p.m.: Burn out the solstice fires! (Fuel is available! Solid footwear and warm clothing is recommended.) Children up to 15 years free! Fire performance with Thomas Girbl On the 18th of June at 7.30 p.m. a slightly different fire burning for the solstice will be offered at the Hotel PURADIES: Thomas Girbl with his fire performance, the program will be framed musically by Jorg Hanusch. This event is organized by the Kulturverein FREIRAUM Leogang. Free entry! To register, please call +43 6583 8278 - info.puradies.com.
