Discover Hasenbach: Trails, the Salzach and Cycling Tours

Hasenbach combines a distinctive riverside landscape with trails that provide access to the village from different directions. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home for their stay will find a starting point here for hiking ideas, nature observation and a cycling tour along the Salzach. The change from a trail through the landscape to the rocky Salzach stretch is particularly impressive.

Hiking between Högmoos, Kleinsonnberg and Hasenbach

The Högmoos–Hasenbach trail leads from Högmoos uphill through an old lane to Kleinsonnberg, where it branches off towards Hasenbach. This makes the connection a specific hiking route, with the ascent already forming part of its course. The trail is also designated as the preceding section of stage ET12 of the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail. When planning, it is useful to distinguish between an individual hike and its classification as part of this designated higher-level route.

The 2026 timetable provides another point of reference: the Taxenbach Hasenbach stop is on line 640 between Taxenbach Högmoos and Taxenbach-Rauris railway station. This information helps you take travel by public transport into account in your planning, without having to derive a specific day itinerary from it.

In Hasenbach, the Salzach reveals its rocky side

From Hasenbach onwards, the Salzach cuts into solid rock for the first time. The stretch from Hasenbach to the mouth of the Rauriser Ache is gorge-like in places. On both sides, up to 40 m-high glacially unpolished rock walls rise up; in between, the Salzach forms rapids. This creates a landscape in which the river, rock and shape of the valley are closely connected. Those who focus on nature and scenery when choosing accommodation can make this distinctive feature the central theme of their travel planning.

In the municipality of Taxenbach, the Wolfbach flows into the Salzach at the level of the village of Hasenbach. This confluence also adds a specific detail of the aquatic landscape to the picture of the village. The Taxenbach Gorge, also known as Kitzlochklamm, opens up the gorge to hikers and walkers with footbridges and tunnels dating from the 16th century, leading as far as an idyllic hermitage. This means that, alongside the route to Hasenbach, there are other different ways to explore the area.

Cycling along the Salzach

Hasenbach can also be incorporated into a cycling tour to Pension Wiesfleck. On this tour, the village is a waypoint 2.5 km after the start in Taxenbach. The cycling tour begins in the centre of Taxenbach and follows the Tauern Cycle Path upstream along the Salzach towards Gries. The cross-border Tauern Cycle Path runs directly through Taxenbach.

The village’s local connection with bee products is also part of its character: Rudolf Gschwandtner is associated with beekeeping products, honey and candles in Hasenbach. This detail adds a small, craft-oriented accent alongside the major landscape themes. The result is a travel-planning mix of activity, riverside scenery and regional character.

Hasenbach as a suitable search destination for your trip

Which holiday apartment in Hasenbach is right for you depends on how you want to balance your days. The Högmoos–Hasenbach trail and the designated connection to the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail support planning with a focus on hiking. The Salzach stretch, with its up to 40 m-high rock walls and rapids, adds a distinct natural highlight. Those who prefer to travel by bicycle can consider the tour described along the Tauern Cycle Path towards Gries.

More destinations in this selection

If you would like to compare Hasenbach with other destinations: Wald Im Pinzgau, Sulzau, Lenzing, Fusch An Der Grossglocknerstrasse, Mittersill, Piesendorf, Reitlehen, Aisdorf.

For the higher-level travel overview: Zell Am See.