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l Salzatal Tour

The small Salza river, a tributary of the upper Enns, cuts its
way across the eastern end of the High Limestone Alps.
A journey along the Salza valley is an expedition through a
thinly populated area of entrancing beauty. The trail leads
along the foothills of the Hochschwab massif, beside wild
mountain streams, small barrier lakes and through dense
woodlands. The river flows through virgin mountain terrains
and its waters are so crystal clear that you can see every
detail reflected in it.
Brunnsee 2
Beyond the village of Wildalpen,
a magnificent view opens onto Prescenyklause 3
the valley and the lake at the Beyond a rock gate is an old
very heart of the Hochschwab dam that once held back the
massif. The northern slopes waters of the Salza river so
of the mountains can been rafts could carry timber to
seen in their full glory. the valleys.

Steyr Salza

Enns

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Radstadt

Eisenerz

Leoben

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Hieflau 1
This former centre of the Key Hochschwab 5
metal industry is hidden Suggested route The highest summit in this vast
amid dense forests. The local Scenic road mountain range is the 2,277-m-
village museum displays (7,470-ft-) high Hochschwab, the
objects associated with Other road destination of both summer and
the region’s history. River, lake winter excursions.

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