Bischofshofen between the Ore Trail, Waterfall and Culture

Bischofshofen combines nature experiences, mining history and convenient travel options in a special way. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment as a base for varied days away will find both paths through the landscape and cultural attractions and activities for different weather conditions.

Following in the Footsteps of Ore Mining

The Ore Trail is a defining experience. The route is approximately 60 km long and connects Hüttau, Bischofshofen, Mühlbach am Hochkönig and St. Veit im Pongau. In Bischofshofen, the trail runs along the slope of Buchberg to the visitor centre of the Erz der Alpen UNESCO Global Geopark. This is located in the area of the Paul Außerleitner ski-jumping hill.

At the visitor centre, Hüttau, Bischofshofen, Mühlbach am Hochkönig and St. Veit im Pongau jointly present an exhibition about prehistoric and historical ore mining. Admission is free. This makes it possible to combine a longer hike with an informative insight into the region’s history. If you include the Ore Trail in your plans, you should take the total length of approximately 60 km into account and choose the section that suits you.

Waterfall, Church and Paths in the Town

The Gainfeld Waterfall plunges 50 metres and is only a few minutes’ walk from Bischofshofen town centre. It therefore offers a specific natural attraction for your day’s plans without requiring a long route. The leisure centre in Bischofshofen is also the starting point for several cycling and hiking trails.

An easy hike starts at the tennis court right in the centre, passes the St. Rupert Mission House and continues to Buchberg Church. The late-medieval branch church was built above the Salzach Valley. Anyone interested in churches and regional history can consider this hike a peaceful complement to the longer routes on Buchberg.

Experiences for Different Days Away

The Sepp (Buwi) Bradl Stadium is known for the annual final of the Four Hills Tournament. For a different kind of day, the Bischofshofen leisure pool offers a fun pool with a water slide, lazy river and water mushroom. There is also a swimming and diving pool as well as an area for toddlers. Families can take such varied destinations into account when choosing their accommodation and planning active or more relaxing days, without having to commit to just one type of holiday.

Getting There and Choosing Your Holiday Destination

Bischofshofen is located around 50 kilometres south of Salzburg. It can be reached by plane, car, train, bus and bicycle. The railway station offers regular train connections to Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vienna and Graz. The international Alpe-Adria Cycle Route also passes through Bischofshofen and connects Salzburg with Grado on the Italian Adriatic coast.

These connections are particularly interesting if you do not want to choose a holiday apartment based on just one individual attraction, but also want to consider your journey and further activities. Depending on your travel plans, the Ore Trail, waterfall, Geopark visitor centre, Buchberg Church or leisure pool can be the main focus. Bischofshofen is therefore suitable as a destination for days away that combine exercise, history, landscape and different types of excursions.

More Destination Pages

More destination pages in this selection: Sankt Veit im Pongau, Wagrain, Lammertal, Goldegg, Wimm, Großarl, Sonnberg and Obertauern.

To the overarching travel overview: Sankt Johann Im Pongau.