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Fountain of Youth "Jungbrunnenweg" Trail in Russbach

Adventure trail for the whole family

Above Rußbach at the Gschütt Pass: More than 200 different species of medicinal herbs, flowers and protected orchids grow wild next to the path. At more than 30 stations, you can learn about the intended use of medicinal herbs, tips for health exercises, wisdom from the forest and herbal fairy tales. The Fountain of Youth "Jungbrunnenweg" Trail begins at the Rußbach municipal office. Hike the first section in the direction of Rinnberg along the romantic stream. After about 1 kilometre, at the first junction on the left, there are 2 flags at the beginning of the nature trail.

A special experience for children

You bowl with pine cones and ball with stones at the Kugelahn. You'll play the bird's nest throwing game and cone basketball, you'll build a farm and a gnome house, and you'll be surprised by 12 ladybug stamp points along the way.

Fountain of Youth Water and Nature

The Fountain of Youth "Jungbrunnenweg" Trail is a 4.5 km long adventure circular trail above Rußbach. More than 200 different species of medicinal herbs, flowers and protected orchids roam wild along the way. At more than 30 stations, you will learn about the intended use of medicinal herbs, tips for health exercises, wisdom of the forest and herbal fairy tales.

Easy to reach

The "Fountain of Youth Trail" (in German "Jungbrunnenweg") can be reached by car from Gosau in about 15 to 20 minutes by car. It takes a little longer by bus. But also from the other places in the UNESCO World Heritage region Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut - Hallstatt, Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt and Obertraun - the popular hiking trail can be reached in about 45 to 60 minutes by bus. Depending on the waiting time when changing trains.

Heavenly Perspective

Lace up your hiking boots, load up your backpack and hit the trail! Enjoy gorgeous natural surroundings, charming architecture and friendly people as you wander down idyllic lanes and paths. The daily grind gets left behind and your head becomes as clear as the air in the high alpine landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. Along the well-marked paths, you will find the ideal conditions for escaping the monotony of everyday life. Whether you’re a passionate mountain hiker or a nature enthusiast, traveling alone or with the entire family, you’ll enjoy scaling our regional peaks. In our comprehensive route planner, you’ll discover a variety of suggestions for creating your ideal hike. You can pick up a detailed hiking map at one of the four tourist offices of the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region. Each map describes favourite routes for exploring Hallstatt, Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt, Gosau and Obertraun. We hope you’ll have a wonderful time discovering the wonders between our mountains and lakes!



Tips: Hiking in autumn

Autumn is here! Hooray! The most beautiful hiking season of the year! However, there are a few things you should keep in mind when hiking, especially at this time of year.

  • Plan tours properly.
  • Start early. Especially for high alpine hikes.
  • Attention: It gets dark early!
  • If you are staying overnight in a hut, register in good time by telephone.
  • Do not miss the last cable car ride down the mountain when on mountain tours.
  • Information on the current operating times of the cable cars in connection with a hike can be found below under "Information at a Glance".
  • Check snow conditions. Because at this time of the year the first snow can already fall in the high mountains.
  • We have summarised further important safety tips below.
  • We wish you an unforgettable hiking autumn in the Salzkammergut.

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Safety Tips for Hikers

Admittedly, the landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut is the absolute pinnacle for hiking fans, mountain enthusiasts and nature lovers—unforgettable tours to incredibly beautiful mountain lodges and meadows, panorama views as far as the eye can see and cherished moments that will last a lifetime! However, you should remember that while hiking you might find yourself in high-alpine terrain. We’ve put together some resources to assist you: how to best prepare for your tour, recommended items for your backpack and steps to take in an emergency situation. Remember to always play it safe and enjoy your hiking adventure in the Salzkammergut!

Warning: Closed trails
Better to know before you go

Hiking trails in the Salzkammergut can be closed for various reasons. To help you prepare for your hike, we have set up a page with current road closures in the region. This will help you get to your destination without any detours or stress. Click here to visit the page...

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Available accommodation for your hiking holiday in the Salzkammergut

Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.

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