Active holidays in Heutal - hiking, skiing & more

Four delightful seasons, endless experiences - your active holiday in the nature idyll of Heutal is waiting for you!

Autumnal landscape with mountains, forests and moorland.

Summer holidays in Heutal have a lot to offer

Family in front of a summit cross on the mountain, overlooking the valley.

Hiking in the Austrian Alps

Nestled in a magical high valley between several nature reserves, hikers' hearts beat faster here: moors, gentle alpine meadows with an impressive variety of plants, hilly landscapes and some of the most beautiful summit experiences in the Chiemgau Alps await you just outside the hotel doors. The Heutaler Hof is right in the centre, nothing is far away.

Two mountain bikers in front of a mountain landscape.

Mountainbiking and E-biking with panoramic alpine views

Here in Heutal near Salzburg, exciting bike tours in the summery alpine landscape are just around the corner. The extensive network of trails and forest roads stretches across the area of Salzburger Saalachtal, Tyrol and Bavaria. The routes are both leisurely and challenging for all ability levels. There are also lovely places to stop for refreshments to recharge your batteries and relax.

Rent a matching bike

Canyoning and rafting in wild waters

For an extra dose of action and adventure on your summer holiday in the mountains, there are numerous mountain streams, rivers and gorges in the region of the Salzburger Saalachtal. Where water has carved its way for thousands of years, you discover the cool water on guided canyoning and rafting tours. An unforgettable experience for young and old.

Canyoning & rafting tours

A hiking holiday off the beaten track

Here with us you will find beautiful nature spots in one of the quietest areas of the Alps. We have been awarded the Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality and offer our guests the ideal starting point and service for a hiking holiday in the Alps.

Family with dogs on a meadow in front of a mountain panorama.

FAQ Hiking & Biking

Tour planning

Daily available tour advice so that you can discover the most beautiful places
Information about cabins and refreshment stops
Free hiking maps
Timetables for local public transport
Current weather data
Hiking library and information centre with selected literature on hiking and nature, compiled by the bookshop freytag & berndt

Guided tours

Guided hiking tours in summer - for a fee bookable online here
Guided herbal walks and workshops (from May to September) with Katharina (qualified TEH practitioner) - for a fee
Contacts to trained hiking and mountain guides
Information on special customs and events in the region

Rental & infrastructure

Storage and drying facilities for your equipment
Lockable bike cellar
Shoe dryer, shoe and bike washing station
Packed lunch (on request, for a fee)
Hiking poles and rucksack rental (for a fee)
Rental mountain bikes (for a fee)
Tools for minor repairs
Martin’s Bikeshop – professional bike partner for rental and equipment in Unken
E-bike charging station at the hotel

Biking in the Austrian Alps

Explore our beautiful region of Salzburger Saalachtal on two wheels this summer! Take a leisurely ride along the Saalach river or work up a sweat with challenging climbs and descents. Whether you're a beginner or a pro - you'll always be rewarded with great nature and wonderful views. Because the mountain world in our valley Heutal invites you to enjoy varied routes.

Two mountain bikers stand in front of a mountainous landscape.

Three cyclists on a path in front of forests & mountains.

Tour portal

Plan your next customised tour now! You can find tried and tested routes here in the tour portal.

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Archery on holiday

Archery

Bathing pond with jetty in the sunshine.

Relax and recharge after an active day

Relax

The snow-covered Heutal in the morning light.

The Heutal valley is charming and attractive at any time of year

A real insider tip in summer and winter. Small and beautiful with many opportunities for nature lovers.

Winter holidays in the Heutal are varied

Two skiers on the piste in the sunshine.

Alpine skiing

The ski area in Heutal offers fun on the slopes away from the crowds at all levels of difficulty - just 100 metres from the Heutaler Hof. Three T-bar lifts and a practice slope are ideal for families, leisure skiers and beginners. Real racers also get their money's worth during ski training. Long waiting times and overcrowded pistes are not an issue on your skiing holiday in Heutal.

Two cross-country skiers in a snowy landscape.

Cross-country skiing

Glide step by step through the snow-covered winter landscape and feel the tranquillity. A cross-country skiing holiday in Heutal means enjoying over 30 kilometres of groomed trails. With challenging and easy routes. Along streams and forests in a natural paradise. All at over 1,000 metres above sea level right on the Bavarian-Austrian border.

Two ski tourers on a mountain, the valley behind them.

Ski Touring

Natural slopes, clear air and breathtaking silence: this is what attracts ski tourers to Heutal every winter. Surrounded by a unique mountain world, every ski tourer will find a route to suit them. For those who prefer to swap the open terrain for marked pistes, the ski touring route to the Wildalm and Dürrnbachhorn is just the thing.

Two sledges are stuck in the snow at the edge of a toboggan run.

Tobogganing

Two natural toboggan runs provide an extra dose of family fun. Enjoy the views or fancy an internal family challenge? Anything is possible on the toboggan runs that wind their way through the idyllic landscape. You can rent a toboggan at the hotel or at the mountain cabins.

Winter hiking

Trudge through the powder snow surrounded by a unique natural backdrop. Numerous winter hiking trails wind their way through the snow-covered landscape of the Heutal valley, inviting you on a very special journey with tranquillity, crunching snow and clear winter air.

Ski school & ski rental

The small ski school in Heutal offers ski courses and private lessons for children and adults. Whether it's your first time on skis or you want to train your technique. Here you will find the right ski course in a very personalised atmosphere. The right equipment is easily available from the ski rental shop in Unken.

Our ski area in Heutal

Fun on the slopes in Salzburger Land on 13 kilometres. Perfectly groomed pistes for trained skiers, beginners and returners. With plenty of natural snow and a unique panorama of the Reither Steinberge and the Chiemgau Alps.

Mountain cabins in Heutal

On the numerous routes in Heutal - whether in winter or summer - there is also plenty to enjoy. The Wildalm and the Hochalm (both open all year round), the Eudakasa in summer and the Herbstalm in winter each offer a charming and traditional cabin stop.

Sights & Excursions

Even if we think that you don't need a car on your holidays with us, you can get to know our beautiful holiday region and its sights even better on numerous excursions.

Berchtesgaden National Park

35 km, 40 minutes drive – Beautiful nature with the famous Königssee lake (lake cruises all year round), the Jennerbahn railway, the Eagle's Nest and the Hintersee and Obersee lakes (please note the season for hiking routes). Also worth seeing: Berchtesgaden salt mine.

Website of Berchtesgaden National Park

City of Salzburg

35 km, 40 minutes drive – UNESCO World Heritage Site with enchanting old town, Hohensalzburg Fortress, cathedral and Mozart's famous birthplace. Outside Hangar 7 of Red Bull, the Stiegl beer brewery, many shopping opportunities not only in the old town (Designer Outlet, Europark shopping centre). Casino and cinemas.

Website of the city of Salzburg

Hohe Tauern National Park

Family on a vantage point in the snow-covered mountain landscape of the Hohe Tauern.

60 km, 1 hour drive – Impressive high mountain landscape covering 1,856 km2 with the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, the Krimml Waterfalls near Krimml, the Kitzsteinhorn glacier near Kaprun and the Big Five (bearded vulture, golden eagle, marmot, ibex and chamois). Please note the season for hiking routes.

Website of the Hohe Tauern National Park

Triassic Park Waidring

20 km, 30 minutes drive – from the end of May to the beginning of October, a journey into the past of local nature at 1,700 m for young and old - dinosaurs, corals, ammonites and primeval seas right in the border triangle of Tyrol, Salzburg and Bavaria. Playful museum on two levels, beautiful outdoor area with low ropes course and huge observation deck.

Triassic Park Waidring website

Climbing gardens Weißbach

25 km, 30 minutes drive – sport climbing at all levels of difficulty is possible in the mountaineering village of Weißbach. On the ‘Platte’ directly in the village centre or in the ‘Upper and Lower Wonderland’ there are more than 70 routes in the 4 to 8c+ range on limestone.

Website of the Weißbach climbing gardens

Small town Lofer

The church in Lofer with snow-covered mountains in the background.

15 km, 20 minutes drive – small village with a beautiful, historic town centre, restaurants and shops (for example for traditional costumes). Loferer Alm with mountain railway, skiing and charming hiking area.

Lamprechtshöhle cave

18 km, 25 minutes drive – in the show cave area, which is very well developed for visitors, you can explore the Lamprechtshöhle cave over 392 steps on 700 m of altitude. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing, as the temperature in the cave is between 4° and 6° C. Open daily in summer - Sundays in winter.

Website of the Lamprechtshöhle

Pillerseetal valley

The walkable Jakobskreuz on the Buchensteinwand at dusk.

25 km, 35 minutes drive – nestled between the Steinplatte and Loferer Steinberge mountains and in the middle of the Kitzbühel Alps. Offers a variety of surprising mountain experiences such as the emerald green Pillersee lake or the architectural highlight “Jakobskreuz” at the Buchensteinwand.

Jakobskreuz website

Zell am See

55 km, 1 hour drive – small town directly at the lake (pedal boats can be rented). In Kaprun, the Kitzsteinhorn glacier and the modern ‘Tauern Spa’ thermal spa complex. Golf course in the immediate vicinity.