Holidays in Filzmoos

Known as the hiking village of Salzburgerland, Filzmoos has an array of themed trails and hiking routes suitable for all family members. If your little ones are up for an adventure, then grab a stamp booklet and head out on the children's trail to the Moosalm – there is even a small reward once completed. Other themed trails include the Ant's path, Wooden Figure Path and the Hofalm or Bachlalm nature trails.

Fancy following in the surefooted steps of an expert? ‘Filzmoos Activ’ runs an excellent programme of daily guided walks through the Tourist Office including themed easy walks and longer summit hikes to various points around the valley. Walks are graded blue, red and black for difficulty/length and there is often a choice of walks each day. A small local charge may be payable. Full information and sign up is available from the Tourist Office.

The Papageno Cable Car whisks passengers up to Rossbrand mountain where you can marvel at the 360-degree views over 150 or so mountain peaks and sip a coffee at the sleekly renovated mountain hut. In a little over an hour, and with not too much height gain (160 metres), you can be at the summit of the Rossbrand mountain - for peak-baggers, this is one of the summits of the Salzburger Summit Game. Meanwhile, the Fidibus walker's bus takes wanderers to alms, towns and trailheads and the Almi shuttle – a wooden trailer hauled on the back of a tractor - runs to and from the Aualm.

When it comes to other activities, within an hour transfer you can reach the Salzach river for a ride on the rolling rapids. Hold on tight to your paddle as you are guaranteed to get wet. If you prefer to stay on the ground, test your forearm in a game of tennis in the village or, explore beyond Filzmoos for a wide range of activities on offer in the Salzburgerland Region.

A one-hour walk – or speedier shuttle bus ride – takes you to the surrounding hills where you can spot marmots in their favourite sunbathing spot. A family-friendly nature trail can be found here, too. Want a break from walking? Head to the leisure centre at Filzmoos, which comes with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a climbing wall and bowling alley. Active youngsters will also love the play area at the top of the Papageno cable car.

Have your camera at the ready as you spiral your way down the Liechtenstein Gorge and meander along the rocky paths – with fast streams and beautiful waterfalls coming from all directions. More into your history than geography? Visit the Hohenwerfen castle which stands high above the Salzach valley – not too far from Filzmoos, for a medieval experience.

Or, visit the impressive ice caves at the Dachstein Glacier.

Charming mountain huts dot the hillsides and pastures around Filzmoos - some of the best include the 350-year-old Oberhofalm, which cooks Alpine specialities like dumplings near the foot of Bischofsmütze mountain – named for its bishop’s hat shape. Nearby Unterhofalm is another great hut, serving brettljaus'n meat and cheese platters and homemade doughnuts in one of the most beautiful pastures in the Alps.

Filzmoos comes alive during the summer months (late June to end August) with the village brass band playing regularly in the evenings, and a selection of festivals including the annual Dorf Fest (Village Festival) in July, National dress days, doughnut and dumpling festivals plus many others with food stalls, entertainment, live music and dancing in the village square.

Getting around Filzmoos and the surrounding Salzburger Sportwelt region is straightforward, with local transport services to support visitors travelling between villages and trailheads.

If you are staying in selected accommodation (Hotel Hammerhof, Hotel Hanneshof, Hotel Bischofsmütze and Hotel Unterhof), you’ll also receive the Filzmoos Summer Card, which offers a range of included or discounted local benefits, including mountain transport and activities (participation varies by property).

Lift

The main summer lift in Filzmoos is the Papageno cable car, which provides access from the village up to the Rossbrand panoramic mountain. From here, you’ll find extensive hiking routes with wide Alpine views, including the Dachstein massif.

• Papageno cable car (normally open from late May – late September)
  
  • 23 May - 27 Jun on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 
  • 30 Jun - 20 Sep on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays 

Operating times and days are weather-dependent and may change at short notice. The Hotel Alpenkrone doesn't offer the Filzmoos Summer Card so the lift is payable locally.

Hiking bus & shuttles

The Fidibus operates several seasonal routes, including to Neuberg, Hofalm and the Bachlalm area, providing easy access to local hiking starting points.

The Almi Shuttle is a traditional tractor-and-trailer service running between the village and traditional mountain huts in the Aualm area.

The Bachlalm shuttle (also known locally as the Murmeltier/Marmot shuttle) operates in summer according to timetable and provides access via the forest road to the

Bachlalm mountain area, a popular spot for marmot viewing.

All services are seasonal, weather-dependent. 

Subject to change.