The Triftsteig – over the wild waters of the Saalach

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The Triftsteig – over the wild waters of the Saalach

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The Triftsteig – over the wild waters of the Saalach

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5.77km

60m

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The circular hike begins at the information office in Lofer. From here you hike to the nearby Teufelssteg, which you don't cross yet. Instead, you follow the path along the wild Saalach through the Teufelsschlucht. Large boulders in the river create roaring water, which is particularly popular with canoeists and…

by Salzburger Saalachtal

Last updated: March 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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904 m

Teufelsschlucht near Lofer

Highlight • Gorge

From the Teufelssteg to the Teufelsschlucht, then even further, that was one of my most beautiful tours. Roaring water, over hill and dale, a few bridges and mostly a mountain panorama. I'll definitely do the rounds again!

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1.26 km

Large Boulders in Teufelschlucht

Highlight • Gorge

In the Devil's Gorge there are large boulders both on the side of the path and in the water - very impressive!

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5.16 km

Teufelssteg — bridge over the Saalach

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Great jetty over rushing water and only a few minutes walk from the center of Lofer.

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5.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

1.16 km

1.12 km

477 m

Surfaces

2.32 km

1.20 km

1.10 km

674 m

435 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

21°C

8°C

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Comments

June 12, 2024,🇦🇹Lofer: Der Triftsteig, über den wilden Wassern der Saalach, vom Teufelssteg zur Teufelsschlucht

Thanks to the great collections from @Salzburger Saalachtal we came across this great circular hike along the wild Saalach.

First we went directly down along the roaring river, from the Teufelssteg to the Teufelsschlucht, on beautiful paths and footbridges. 💧🌳

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October 2, 2025,Der Triftsteig – Über den Wilden Wassern der Saalach

The Saalach is a picturesque river flowing through the impressive Alpine landscape and forming the border between Austria and Germany. In the region around Lofer, a charming town in the Salzburg Alps, the Saalach reveals itself in all its beautiful beauty. Surrounded by majestic mountains and lush forests, the river offers numerous recreational opportunities.

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November 4, 2023,Rundwanderung durch die Teufelsschlucht über Bairau und den Teufelssteg zurück nach Lofer

This beautiful hike leads over the Triftsteig through the Teufelsschlucht along the Saalach to the Auerbrücke. Then the path leads slightly uphill in serpentines past a few hiking golf stations via Bairau to the Teufelssteg back to Lofer. Sturdy shoes are definitely advisable here.

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January 7, 2022,Lofer Triftsteig Runde

The large parking lots in town are all fully used. Private parked for a fee.

lofer.com/de/stories/das-salzburger-saalachtal-hat-seinen-triftsteig-wieder-250

You also come across a Federal President's pulpit on the way, as Kirschläger opened the way back then.

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July 18, 2022,Teufelsschlucht – Saalach Lofer Runde 🇦🇹🚶‍♀️🥾🌲🌞⛰

I started my round at 6 a.m. this morning in Lofer in Salzburger Land.🇦🇹
Must say it was one of my most beautiful tours!!!👍👍👍
Only pure nature.....
From the Teufelssteg, through the Teufelsschlucht and partly through the forest.
Most of the time I had a view of the Loferer Steinberge.
It was wonderful!
We have such a beautiful nature!🍀🍀🍀🌞🌞🌞
There …

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September 20, 2024,Lofer Triftsteig 🇦🇹

First day of vacation :)
Stopover in Lofer with a great tour along the Saalach.
I think you can stay longer in Lofer.

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March 2, 2024

The circular hike begins at the information office in Lofer. From here you hike to the nearby Teufelssteg, which you don't cross yet. Instead, you follow the path along the wild Saalach through the Teufelsschlucht. Large boulders in the river create roaring water, which is particularly popular with canoeists

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