Historic Salt Trail

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Historic Salt Trail

Nature Trail · Hall-Wattens

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Tourismusverband Region Hall-Wattens

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Photo: Hall Wattens, Tourismusverband Region Hall-Wattens

Hike along the traces of salt mining to the manor house.

easy

Distance 10.7 km

3:52 h

750 m

739 m

1,518 m

773 m

The natural scenery along the historic brine hiking trail is unique: rugged vertical limestone walls, fascinating vegetation, emerald green brooks ... and at the end a look into one of the eight main tunnels.

Author’s recommendation

An excursion for the whole family!

Author

Anne W.

Update: July 29, 2020

Difficulty

easy

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Highest point

1,518 m

Lowest point

773 m

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Rest stops

St. Magdalena

Safety information

Don´t hike during strong rains!

Start

Halltal Parkplatz (773 m)

Coordinates:

47.307956, 11.518686

DMS

47°18'28.6"N 11°31'07.3"E

UTM

32T 690376 5242463

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Destination

Halltal Parkplatz

Turn-by-turn directions

Salt mining has left is mark in numerous parts of the Halltal valley, for salt was mined from tunnels for more than 700 years. Hike along the salt trail and follow the tracks of salt mining from Maximilian´s Fountain to the Herrenhaus, where you can venture into one of the main eight shafts which were cut into the mountain from 1272 to 1808.

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Bus 502/503 to "Eichat Bettelwurfsiedlung"

By road

Hall - Absam - Halltal Parkplatz

Parking

parking at the entrance of the Halltal

Coordinates

47.307956, 11.518686

DMS

47°18'28.6"N 11°31'07.3"E

UTM

32T 690376 5242463

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Similar routes nearby

Path of Contemplation
Tree path
Historical circular walk
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Piepmatzweg
Zwugl - Runde am Glungezer

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Difficulty

easy

Distance

10.7 km

Duration

3:52 h

Ascent

750 m

Descent

739 m

Highest point

1,518 m

Lowest point

773 m

Public-transport-friendly Out and back Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest

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