You don’t need a long journey for this tour. The Reiterkogelbahn in Saalbach Hinterglemm is only around 300 meters from the hotel. Lace up your running shoes, head over and the day can begin. From the mountain station, you start directly onto the trail.

From the mountain station you walk with a slight incline in the direction of Reiteralm. From there, the trail continues to the Wetterkreuz reservoir. The lake glistens crystal clear, making it the perfect place to take a deep breath.

Then comes the moment when your calves say “Olé”. This is where the steepest part of the tour begins.

The ascent is demanding. This is precisely why a calm rhythm is worthwhile. Short steps, clean breathing, looking ahead. If you run in a controlled manner here, you will not only get up, but also stay focused. And the reward awaits at the top: the Hinterglemm Alps show themselves from their most impressive side, right at the Reiterkogel summit.

After the summit, you continue along the ridge, past the Rosswaldhütte. The route then leads you back to the Reiterkogelbahn cable car, which takes you back down into the valley. This makes the tour in Saalbach Hinterglemm pleasantly well-rounded and easy to plan.