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Maria Alm
Resort GuideOther ActivitiesAccommodation Hotel NiederreiterMarco Polo Club Alpina, Hinterthal | |
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Resort Information
In the province of Salzburgerland, the beautiful village of Maria Alm lies at the foot of the dramatic Hochkönig mountains. The area is a delight for walkers and our 2-3 day Via Alpina self guided walking tour option is a superb way to enjoy this wonderful area. The village has an impressive setting with imposing views to the north over the limestone peaks of the "Steinernes Meer" and the undulating "Grasberge" mountains to the south. The friendly locals are proud of their local tradition and there are many festivals and folk customs that take place throughout the summer with a special programme of Harvest Festival events in September.
Our Opinion
• Wonderful area for walking with a variety of trails to suit everyone from strollers to hikers! • Local tradition is alive here and the Harvest Festival events are a highlight of the summer programme • Admire the imposing mountain backdrop from the charming village centre or take the summer lifts for superb views across the valley
Activities
• Sommerstein Adventure Park - outdoor pool with 40m waterslide, current canal, whirlpool and massage jets, children's pool, play stream and playground, adventure rope park, 4 tennis sand courts • archery trail • mountain biking (Tauern Cycle Path & Pinzgauer Saalachtal's network of cycle paths) • Active Fitness Park with 15 Nordic Walking trails and 11 hiking paths • bowling • fishing • 18 hole minigolf • horseriding • summer tobogganing in Saalfelden • animal park at Jufenalm Golf • Urslautal Golf Course set against the imposing mountain backdrop of the Steinernes Meer • 18 hole course • Par 71 • green fee from approx. £40 • driving range approx. £10
Facilities
• shops • supermarket • cafés • bars • restaurants • banks • post office • chemist • doctors
Getting About
There are 2 mountain lifts offering an easy way up into the surrounding mountains. The Schwarzeckalm chairlift operates Wed & Sun 30/05-30/06, Wed, Sun & Fri 01/07-07/10. The Dorf Jet gondola operates daily except Wed 23/05-03/07 & daily 04/07-04/10. Please note: dates are approx. & may vary for 2009. A Wanderwutzel Card is available locally giving unlimited use of both summer lifts for approx. £40 photo required).
Strollers
There are lots of picturesque walking trails through the woods, meadows and alpine pastures surrounding Maria Alm or walk along the valley to the gothic church of Gerling. Alternatively, take the Dorf Jet gondola and discover nature on the forest experience trail. uuu
Ramblers
The Schwarzeckalm chairlift and the Dorf Jet gondola open up a great selection of hikes to cosy mountain huts and fantastic viewpoints of the majestic scenery of the Hochkönig. uuu
Hikers
The summer lifts take you up to the starting point for a variety of challenging and extended hikes in the "Steinernes Meer". From the top of the Schwarzeckalm at 1450m, there is an impressive 5 hour (return) walk to the Grasberg Europas at 2113m where there are stunning views over to the Grossglockner. The Via Alpina walking tour gives you the option to add-on this 2 or 3 day self-guided tour to your holiday in Maria Alm .uuuu
Sightseeing
| Trip | Price | | Grossglockner (Sun/Wed) | £30 | | Salzburg (Tues) | £36 | | Berchtesgaden (Fri) | £28 | Excursions are bookable locally and subject to change on a weekly basis.
Reduced prices for children up to 12yrs incl.
Twin Centre Suggestion
Why not try a twin centre combining 7 days staying at the excellent Marco Polo Club Alpina Hotel in Maria Alm with 7 days in Zell am See, at the impressive lakeside Seehotel Freiberg . As part of your holiday in Maria Alm you have the option of adding the Via Alpina walking tour for 2 or 3 days. This tour takes you through the beautiful Hochkönig mountain range from Mühlbach to Maria Alm with majestic alpine scenery.
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