Birnbachloch

The starting point of the hike is at the parking lot in the Leoganger Ullachtal. From here, you first cross a dry stream bed, then walk a section along the hut path towards Passauer Hut. Afterwards, head northwest along the marked trail to Birnbachloch. Take the same route back. 

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A rewarding circular route goes over the suspension bridge and between Vorderer Sonnberg and Birnberg back to the starting point.

Those who want to extend the hike can park at the football field "Steinbergstadion" in Leogang/Rosental, left behind the Ritter bakery (Leogang 82, 5771 Leogang). From here, the path leads through the romantic Wetzsteinwald to the Ullachtal/Passauer Hut parking lot.

Sturdy footwear, daypack, map material, snacks/drinks - no catering facilities!

There is currently a risk of falling rocks in the area directly in front of the entrance to the Birnbachloch. For this reason, the official hiking trail ends below the rocky section. We kindly ask all visitors to follow this information and pay close attention to the warning signs on site.

The hike nevertheless remains a wonderful nature experience: right at the starting point, the barbecue area and the Birnbach stream invite visitors to relax and cool off. Along the trail, several rest areas with benches, as well as the newly renovated shelter hut, provide pleasant opportunities to take a break and enjoy the surrounding natural scenery.

BY CAR

Coming from Saalfelden, drive along the main road towards Leogang. On the right side of the main road at the town entrance is the Ritter bakery (Leogang 82, 5771 Leogang). Turn right behind the bakery. You are now in the Rosental district. You will find the parking lot at the football field "Steinbergstadion" about 100 m behind the bakery on the left side. 

To reach the Ullachtal parking lot, drive past the Steinbergstadion and continue along Rosental street. Always keep left until the "Priesteregg" junction. At this junction (under a railway underpass) turn right and follow the road for about 1.3 km until the Ullachtal/Passauer Hut parking lot appears on the left side.

BY TRAIN

You can enjoy your holiday from the start by train. No traffic jams will keep you from reaching Saalfelden Leogang! Furthermore, the ÖBB timetable helps you quickly and easily find the ideal train connection to the station "Leogang Steinberge": www.oebb.at (walk to the Ullachtal/Passauer Hut parking lot about 30 minutes)

BY BUS

The starting point at the football field "Steinbergstadion" or at the Ullachtal/Passauer Hut parking lot can be reached by Postbus 690 (line: Saalfelden - Leogang - Hochfilzen - Fieberbrunn - St. Johann i.T.) from Saalfelden or Leogang. From the stop "Leogang Ortsmitte" the start point of the hike can be reached on foot. More information can be found at https://fahrplan.salzburg-verkehr.at/ 

Attention barbecue masters!

Barbecue enthusiasts will find the public barbecue area Inschlag shortly behind the Ullachtal/Passauer Hut parking lot, which offers perfect conditions for a natural barbecue experience with stone grills and seating areas. This can be used free of charge by all visitors, but it is requested to leave the area CLEAN and LITTER-FREE.