Wimm: Accommodation for Hiking and Cycling

Anyone looking for accommodation in Wimm can plan their trip around hiking, cycling, and a visit to the Eisriesenwelt. The destinations mentioned are located in different places and should therefore be planned as separate itinerary items. This makes it easier to decide before booking whether short hikes, longer routes, or a cave tour should be the main focus.

Wimm in Your Travel Planning

An official map of the Werfen area lists Wimm and identifies the Tauern Cycle Path as a cycling route. This gives cyclists a specific point of reference. Anyone wishing to include the Tauern Cycle Path should determine the planned section separately and structure each day around it. When choosing accommodation, it is also helpful to organize your desired activities in advance: A cycling tour places different demands on the daily schedule than a hike or a visit to a cave.

Eisriesenwelt and Views over the Salzach Valley

The Eisriesenwelt is 42 kilometers long in total. Its official discovery dates back to 1879: At that time, the Salzburg naturalist Anton von Posselt-Czorich ventured around 200 meters into the cave alone. The entrance is located high above the Salzach Valley. From there, the panoramic view extends beyond the snow-covered peaks of the Hohe Tauern. A visit to the Eisriesenwelt therefore combines an underground natural experience with views of the alpine landscape.

Hikes of Varying Lengths

The Feuersengköpfl loop leads from the center of Werfen along the Eishöhlenstraße across the Salzach and over the Zetzenbergkopf to Tenneck. Starting from Werfen market square, it is classified as easy to moderate and takes approximately three to four hours, covering around eleven kilometers. Because of its approximate duration and length, plan this hike as a separate day item.

A shorter alternative starts at Tenneck railway station. This hike is also classified as easy to moderate, takes approximately three hours, and is around six kilometers long. Anyone wishing to climb from there to the Eisriesenwelt should initially follow Trail 11 steeply uphill over the Schröckenberg to the Eisriesenwelt parking lot. The hike and the steep ascent should therefore be planned separately.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Plans?

When looking for accommodation in Wimm, you can first decide whether to focus on a hike, the Eisriesenwelt, or a cycling tour. For the Feuersengköpfl loop, the starting point in Werfen, the approximate duration, and the distance are key factors. For the ascent from Tenneck, the steep section over the Schröckenberg must also be taken into account. Anyone wishing to combine several of these destinations should consider the individual starting points separately rather than deriving a single route from the place names.

For a further comparison within the available selection of destinations, you can also view Obertauern, Lammertal, Eben Im Pongau, Werfen, Hüttschlag, Sankt Veit Im Pongau, Feuersang and Schwarzach Im Pongau. This allows you to compare Wimm with other destinations without equating their respective routes, starting points, or activities.

FAQ

How long is the Eisriesenwelt?

The Eisriesenwelt is 42 kilometers long in total.

When was the Eisriesenwelt officially discovered?

Anton von Posselt-Czorich officially discovered it in 1879 and ventured around 200 meters into it alone at that time.

Which hike is shorter?

The hike from Tenneck railway station is around six kilometers long and takes approximately three hours. The Feuersengköpfl loop from Werfen market square covers around eleven kilometers and takes approximately three to four hours.

How is the Feuersengköpfl loop classified?

The loop is classified as easy to moderate.

Where does the ascent to the Eisriesenwelt begin?

The ascent described begins at Tenneck railway station and initially leads steeply uphill on Trail 11 over the Schröckenberg to the Eisriesenwelt parking lot.

To the higher-level travel overview: Sankt Johann im Pongau District.