Grödig: Winter Holidays at Untersberg with Connections to Salzburg

If you are looking for accommodation for a winter stay in Grödig, accommodation, the cable car and the ski route are different points of reference.

• The Untersberg Cable Car starts in St. Leonhard near Grödig and travels to the Geiereck.
• Bus route 25 connects Salzburg Central Station via the city centre, Hellbrunn, Anif, Grödig and St. Leonhard with the Untersbergbahn.
• A 7.5-km ski route starts a 15-minute walk from the mountain station of the Untersbergbahn and ends in Fürstenbrunn.
• The journey on the Untersbergbahn takes 8½ minutes and offers views of the city of Salzburg, the Berchtesgadener Land and the Rosittental.
• From Fürstenbrunn, a district of Grödig, trail 461 leads via the Schweigmühlalm and the Großer Eiskeller to the Mittagsscharte or directly to the Salzburger Hochthron.
• The 160-km Alpine long-distance hiking trail passes partly through the municipality of Grödig.
• At the foot of the Untersberg, a spring-fed river rises in Fürstenbrunn at an elevation of around 590 m and formed one of the three sources of the Glanbach.

Winter Starting Points on the Untersberg

The start of the ski route is a 15-minute walk from the mountain station of the Untersbergbahn. Bus route 25 is not a dedicated ski bus and is not a service provided by accommodation. Its connection with the Untersbergbahn therefore does not indicate the location of a property or the distance to another starting point.

Trails, Landscape and Culture

There is a pump track next to Grödig’s stadium. The Almkanal has flowed through Grödig since the 13th century. For a further comparison of locations, you can also look at Abersee (Abersee), Großgmain (Großgmain), Salzburg (Salzburg), Anthering (Anthering), Anif (Anif), Thalgau (Thalgau), Hintersee (Hintersee) and Plainfeld (Plainfeld).

FAQ

What was the Almkanal used for in the Middle Ages?

In the Middle Ages, it was built to supply the city of Salzburg with water and was used for centuries as a lifeline for many businesses, especially mills.

What is particularly notable about St. Leonhard Pilgrimage Church?

The nave of the pilgrimage church is Romanesque at its core. The triumphal arch and choir were built in the Gothic period. The church is also regarded as a building of interest from an art-historical and cultural-historical perspective. Its different construction phases make it an independent cultural attraction in the district of St. Leonhard.

Which recurring events are documented for Grödig?

The Leonhardiritt takes place every year at St. Leonhard Pilgrimage Church in Grödig at the foot of the Untersberg. The traditional St. Leonharder Kirtag is also held every year around the first weekend of September.

What does the St. Leonhard Advent Market offer?

Since 1973, the St. Leonhard Advent Market has offered handicrafts from almost all Austrian federal states as well as Bavaria and South Tyrol. In this way, it provides a cultural focus during Advent. Specific opening hours and the selection on offer may vary from year to year.

What does the ski route on the Untersberg refer to?

The ski route refers to a single route with a defined starting point and endpoint. It is not a fully described ski area and not a comprehensive network of slopes or lifts.

To the higher-level travel overview: Salzburg-Flachgau.