Salzburger Almenweg
13 days · 200.1 mi · strenuous · Loop
Quick facts
What the Salzburger Almenweg is known for
The Salzburger Almenweg makes a long circuit of roughly 350 km through the alpine pastures and mountain towns of the Pongau. This whole-route itinerary follows the archived official 31-stage primary loop;
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 6,220 ft to 22,799 ft over 200.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 77.9 mi · 40%
- Downhill 100.3 mi · 51%
- Flat 18.1 mi · 9%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Salzburger Almenweg?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Salzburger Almenweg scores 89/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Salzburger Almenweg?
The Salzburger Almenweg climbs roughly 64,419 ft total — about 322 ft per mile, topping out near 7,339 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.