Discover Sulzau: Waterfall, Geological Trail and Mining

Sulzau combines impressive natural experiences with traces of mining history and trails leading to historic chapels. The Untersulzbach Waterfall at the entrance to the Untersulzbach Valley is particularly striking. Its gorge is around 80 metres deep; a circular trail with several viewing platforms leads through this special landscape. The circular trail to the waterfall is 2.1 kilometres long and takes about one hour. This makes the visit a manageable excursion that can be incorporated into a travel itinerary, while the viewing platforms offer different perspectives of the gorge.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Sulzau, it can be helpful to first decide on the focus of your trip. If you would like to combine short nature experiences, geological discoveries and cultural history, the village offers several different points of interest. If your group has varied interests, you can include active sections of trail, historical topics and quieter places to stop for refreshments in your daily itinerary.

Waterfall, Geology and Trails through Sulzau

The circular trail to the Untersulzbach Waterfall begins at the Gasthof Schütthof in the Sulzau district of Neukirchen. The “A Look into the Tauern Window” geological trail also starts there. It leads along the Untersulzbach Waterfall, which is designated as a natural monument, to the historic “Hochfeld” National Park show mine. Several information panels explain the geology of the Hohe Tauern and the development of mining in the Untersulzbach Valley. Anyone who wants a hike to be not only exercise but also an engaging introduction to the landscape and regional history will find a clear thematic focus here.

The “Alpine Pastures in the Untersulzbach Valley” hike also begins at the Gasthof Schütthof. The Sulzau circular trail likewise runs along the Untersulzbach to the Gasthof Schütthof. In the winter landscape described, it leads through snow-covered Sulzau and offers peaceful moments with views of the forest, water and surrounding mountains. These different trails allow you to plan a trip in which you can choose between the waterfall, valley landscape, alpine pasture hike and winter scenery depending on the season and your preferred pace.

Mining History and Chapel Trails

The Hochfeld show mine vividly illustrates the harsh working conditions and extraction methods of past mining eras. The miners’ house next to the tunnel entrance of the Hieronymus-Erbstollen serves as an information centre and as the starting point for guided tours of the show mine. A transfer to the Hochfeld show mine can be arranged by telephone registration on the previous day. This means the visit can also be incorporated into your plans if you want to set a specific historical focus for your trip.

The cultural trails around Sulzau also complement the nature and mining themes. The Siggen Chapel in Sulzau is protected as a historic monument by ordinance. The Chapel Trail is a circular hiking trail through and around Neukirchen am Großvenediger. It leads through Dürnbachau, Rosental and Sulzau and passes several historic chapels. Anyone who wants to experience not only the landscape but also the region’s architectural and religious history along the way can consider this trail as a separate excursion.

Regional Specialities as a Travel Highlight

The Stockeralm is also part of the local atmosphere. It serves homemade bacon, Kaiserschmarrn and game specialities from its own hunting grounds. A holiday apartment or holiday house in Sulzau can therefore serve as a base for a trip whose days alternate between nature trails, cultural history and regional cuisine. What matters is which experiences you want to focus on and how you wish to combine active sections with relaxing breaks.

For further travel comparisons, you can also view Leogang, Lend, Embach, Neukirchen Am Großvenediger, Viehhofen, Jochbergthurn, Kaprun and Aisdorf.

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