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For the inquisitive: hike to the Birnbachloch

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For the inquisitive: hike to the Birnbachloch

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For the inquisitive: hike to the Birnbachloch

02:23

4.93km

370m

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At the foot of the Leogang Mountains lies the Birnbachloch – a true place of power and a very special spot that offers both tranquility and energy. Surrounded by imposing rock faces and gentle meadows, this place invites you to pause, marvel, and breathe deeply. Spending a moment here allows…

by Saalfelden Leogang

Last updated: January 20, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.70 km for 32 m

After 2.45 km for 31 m

After 3.20 km for 32 m

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View of the Leoganger Steinberge

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The Leogang Mountains are a mountain range in the Eastern Alps in the state of Salzburg. The highest peak, at 2,634 meters, is the Birnhorn. Above all, the mountains are …

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Birnbachloch Rest Area

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Depending on your pace, the Birnbachloch can be reached in one to one and a half hours, making it a popular and easily manageable destination for families with young children. …

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2.43 km

Birnbach Cave

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The Birnbachloch with its 20 meter wide entrance is located east of the Birnbach Glacier at 1,291 meters. There are many karst springs like these in the Leogang Steinberge, but …

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3.85 km

588 m

476 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

476 m

< 100 m

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Friday 17 July

24°C

14°C

91 %

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July 31, 2024,🇦🇹 Kleiner aber feiner Aufstieg zum Birnbachloch 🇦🇹

What a delightful hike to the Birnbachloch natural monument and the Birnbachloch glacier, the lowest glacier in Central Europe.

The Birnbachloch is a karst spring with an "entrance hall" about 20 m wide. The Birnbach river rises inside this hall.

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July 13, 2024,Leogang - Birnbachloch

Alpine climb is a bit of an exaggeration. You have to scramble over rocks a bit for the last 20m, but otherwise surefootedness is enough.

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June 14, 2023,Parkplatz Ullachtal - Birnbachloch

Since we had a strenuous tour yesterday, we wanted something easy and short today. One recommendation was the Birnbachloch. Oh, it's only 4.5 km there and back ... we'll do that. Well, I didn't look at the altitude meters 🙈. Good thing we had our sticks with us, although you could take some there too... you'll see. So let's go …

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March 27, 2021

At the foot of the Leogang Mountains lies the Birnbachloch – a true place of power and a very special spot that offers both tranquility and energy. Surrounded by imposing rock faces and gentle meadows, this place invites you to pause, marvel, and breathe deeply. Spending a moment here allows you to feel

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For the inquisitive: hike to the Birnbachloch

View of the Leoganger Steinberge

Birnbachloch Rest Area

Birnbach Cave

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