Wanderlust
Walker's
delights
Stunning hiking trails, fresh mountain air, breathtaking mountain landscapes and stylish huts to stop off at: Time to put on your hiking boots and discover the unique natural surroundings!
Close to nature, far away from everyday life.
Between summit
thrills and
alpine charm.
Hiking vacation at Hotel Ritzenhof | Saalfelden Leogang, Salzburger Land
The Saalfelden Leogang region inspires with its powerful nature and countless opportunities for hikes. The Ritzenhof is right in the centre of it all and is the perfect starting point for tours in the surrounding mountains: whether it's an extended hiking tour or an ascent to the peaks of the Steinernes Meer and the Leoganger Steinberge. Along the way, rustic mountain huts invite you to take a cosy break with regional delicacies.
Benefit and experience more with the Saalfelden Leogang Card: From free mountain railway rides and admission to discounts on cultural highlights and events. Those who enjoy the diversity of summer can look forward to equally diverse winter experiences.
Step by step into green bliss.
Guided hikes with Monika
Discover nature with every step and experience the beauty of the mountains in a truly mindful way. Hiking guide Monika knows the Saalfelden Leogang region like the back of her hand. With her expertise and passion, she leads our guests through idyllic forests, along picturesque mountain trails, and to hidden spots off the beaten path. As part of our Vitalplan we offer guided hikes where Monika shares fascinating insights into the local flora and fauna, ensuring that every tour becomes an unforgettable experience.
On the mountain pasture, only the now counts.
Alpine Summer: Freedom, wideness and happiness
Alpine summer in Saalfelden Leogang means lightness, colourful wildflowers and a mountain panorama that takes your breath away. The numerous huts along the hiking trail invite you to take a cosy break, relax and unwind.
So simple and yet so beautiful. Sometimes all you need is hiking boots and a destination.
Hiking tours
easily planned
Whether leisurely or challenging – the hiking map provides an overview of selected routes in all levels of difficulty. With helpful details on the route, altitude metres and walking time, tour planning is made easy. The Ritzenhof team is also on hand to provide personalised tour suggestions and insider tips.
Our favourite hikes
The Steinalm at 1.250 m is an easy tour for families and leisurely hikers. The trail starts in Saalfelden, leads through shady forests and ends in lush alpine meadows with colourful flowers. With an elevation gain of 421 metres and a walking time of approx. 1:15 hours, the hike is ideal for summer days. Hearty delicacies and animal encounters await you at the mountain hut.
The Sinnlehenalm at 950 metres is an ideal tour for families and beginners. The trail leads up from Leogang via slightly ascending meadows and shady forest paths and offers an impressive panorama of the Leogang valley. With an ascent of 149 metres in altitude and a walking time of approx. 1:25 hours, the hike is perfect for pleasure hikers. At the top, tasty delicacies from the alpine inn await.
The Peter-Wiechenthaler-Hütte at 1.750 metres is a tour with great views for experienced hikers. From Saalfelden, the trail takes 2:30 hours and covers 879 metres in altitude through varied terrain up to the hut, which sits majestically at the foot of the Persailhorn. Once at the top, hikers can enjoy an impressive panorama and traditional hut cuisine.
The Steinberg or Asitz cable car takes you up to 1.762 metres, where an impressive mountain panorama forms the backdrop. The 8.2 km hiking trail with 14 unique stations invites you to immerse yourself in the forest atmosphere and relax your body and mind. Viewpoints, natural swings, a yoga area, a treetop bed and a waterfall provide new energy and inner peace.
