Sankt Martin Am Tennengebirge offers several different highlights for a stay: walking and winter hiking trails, mountain bike routes starting in the town centre, nature attractions on the Gerzkopf and local history. Seasonal winter offers and the Seepark round out the options.
Hiking between themed trails and moorland
The Gerzkopf European protected area can be reached from St. Martin via a hiking trail. The trail to the summit passes various types of moorland. The Gerzkopf is also home to the “Schwarze Lacke”, a high-altitude biotope with a diverse dragonfly fauna. The Gerzkopf therefore offers a range of nature highlights: moorlands along the summit trail and dragonflies in the high-altitude biotope.
Another route with a specific focus on nature is the Trail of Natural Wonders. It passes the Haranger raised bog. The bog dates back to the Ice Age and features rare plant life as well as orchids. Those interested in plants and moorlands will find a different focus here than on the JOLLY themed trail: at its 13 interactive stations, visitors get a playful insight into rural life and the world of animals and plants. The stations give the trail a clear thematic structure; at the Gerzkopf, by contrast, the landscape shapes the hiking experience described.
Routes and activities to suit your interests
St. Martin has over 100 km of trails for walks and winter hikes. If you prefer mountain biking, you can choose from the three routes that start right in the town centre. The Schwarzenegg Route starts in Sankt Martin am Tennengebirge and is listed as 10.7 km (+1.0).
The Kaisertour offers a different kind of experience: it is a historic tour numbered 73. The “Woody-Bob” alpine coaster opened in 2022 in the Knablleiten area.
Local history, winter and places to eat
The parish church of St. Martin was built between 1421 and 1432. It adds a specific historical landmark in the town to the historic Kaisertour. Typical ingredients for an alpine snack include cheese, bacon, farmhouse bread and butter.
Winter activities in St. Martin include curling and toboggan runs. The Seepark St. Martin is another leisure facility, with 6,700 m² of water surface.
Getting here and choosing accommodation
The municipality of St. Martin am Tennengebirge lies on the PaĂź-GschĂĽtt-LandesstraĂźe B 166, also known as the Salzburger DolomitenstraĂźe. The pass near St. Martin forms the watershed between the Lammer and the Fritzbach.
The Guest Mobility Ticket gives you access to a well-connected bus and rail network in the province of Salzburg. Ticket conditions may change, so check the conditions that apply to your trip in advance.
If you are looking for hotels in Sankt Martin Am Tennengebirge, first decide which activities are important for your stay. Check whether the location and services offered by a particular accommodation suit your plans. To help you plan, you can take into account the mountain bike route starting points, the hiking trail to the Gerzkopf and the road connection within the municipality mentioned above.
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