--- title: Klauswald circular route in St. Georgen im Attergau in the Salzkammergut url: "https://presseservice.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001583/1b-hiking-tour-klauswald.html" description: The starting point is the parking lot in Thalham, halfway through the hike you have the opportunity to stop at the Berggasthof Danter and to take a short detour to the Attergau observation tower. date: 2023-12-06 modified: 2025-12-03 --- # Klauswald circular route in St. Georgen im Attergau in the Salzkammergut 1b Hiking Tour "Klauswald" ============================ **Starting place:** 4880 St. Georgen im Attergau **Destination:** 4880 St. Georgen im Attergau ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241375/AE63835E0A84C7FDE1CCC258744E96AA43FEFC1E5EC948650BA3AE760E63525D/lichtenbergmoritz-ablinger.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/199056/5875BDCEF5C7EC4DB13C8B329E020C5E3C0EA97CD4F8EC89E5BA4635608FABCF/2020-06-aussichtsturm-attergau-tvb-attersee-attergau.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241393/B12BB70474F4CF1C9ADAAE2FA9B4226B1E27858EF26ECB574CFAA54DC7A21CBE/lichtenberg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger Close copyright [ ![Hiker on the Lichtenberg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241375/AE63835E0A84C7FDE1CCC258744E96AA43FEFC1E5EC948650BA3AE760E63525D/lichtenbergmoritz-ablinger.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241375/AE63835E0A84C7FDE1CCC258744E96AA43FEFC1E5EC948650BA3AE760E63525D/lichtenbergmoritz-ablinger.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger Close copyright [ ![Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau administrative office & company headquarters in St. Georgen im Attergau: The picture shows a high observation tower surrounded by a dense forest and hills in the distance. A picturesque view of the green landscape opens up from the tower.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/199056/5875BDCEF5C7EC4DB13C8B329E020C5E3C0EA97CD4F8EC89E5BA4635608FABCF/2020-06-aussichtsturm-attergau-tvb-attersee-attergau.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/199056/5875BDCEF5C7EC4DB13C8B329E020C5E3C0EA97CD4F8EC89E5BA4635608FABCF/2020-06-aussichtsturm-attergau-tvb-attersee-attergau.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau, Herbert Benedik Close copyright [ ![Lichtenberg in Straß im Attergau, Salzkammergut](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241393/B12BB70474F4CF1C9ADAAE2FA9B4226B1E27858EF26ECB574CFAA54DC7A21CBE/lichtenberg.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau, Herbert Benedik") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241393/B12BB70474F4CF1C9ADAAE2FA9B4226B1E27858EF26ECB574CFAA54DC7A21CBE/lichtenberg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau/Edith Kudlovic Close copyright [ ![Klausbach in winter](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241391/979093A278441BD67BA52418E66E7CA6434E5D6CEEF216064394A07C58BEC0D9/klausbach-im-winter.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau/Edith Kudlovic") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241391/979093A278441BD67BA52418E66E7CA6434E5D6CEEF216064394A07C58BEC0D9/klausbach-im-winter.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau/Barbara Baumann Close copyright [ ![Klauswald hut in winter](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241392/C3084305523BF32EF9F78B79C1C7A51B35544B7077BD2FB00B2579578CEF1A1C/klauswald-im-winter.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau/Barbara Baumann") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241392/C3084305523BF32EF9F78B79C1C7A51B35544B7077BD2FB00B2579578CEF1A1C/klauswald-im-winter.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. pets allowed Circular route Possible accommodation Attergaustraße 55 4880 St. Georgen im Attergau [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Attergaustra%C3%9Fe%2055%2C%204880%20St.%20Georgen%20im%20Attergau "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Attergaustra%C3%9Fe%2055%2C%204880%20St.%20Georgen%20im%20Attergau "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:gqocH__eqAiAbBF`@Uz@I`En@zHBfKVnCIxAhChR\~AjAlBv@jFl@pBZfG]zGNnCnAtHC~AZ~A\xIKrAN|AEnC_@`D@rGb@tDObCf@~E`@hOs@jFThAJpEfDpL|CvCRxAfBpAzAd@jCdCrEhA~AlCn@jCwAlDqANaB`Dc@V_AQy@Tk@r@eAJiBhCoG~BaAFgA{@eE|Au@jA{AzLoBfGiDiHkAkAwAg@{@sBqBkAKy@aByBmAwDeAeO{@iCm@]gEFiBa@]iAy@EiAd@QYaBqI_AuI{@kEhB{BzCcH`@mBdAmBXmF`@mAfBaCbCQr@oAPkDp@sDWqBDiBYaFNa@G{@LaAk@mDsDcFgAs@o@_BcBGmCwAw@?}@_A{@~AQlAd@lEJ~Ea@tJe@O{CiIuAu@uDqDCOd@n@RYmAiEqBeEI{GJqCImBy@iD?{@mAiD]mCwD{MWm@oBaBeAoBZiAvG_E|IgHdMmM`DgA|FiHvG_G~AU`Df@rK_DlD]h@WTy@&server=meta.tourdata.at) *Feel the tingling in your legs and let yourself be carried away by the freedom of the mountains! Majestic views from the Attergau viewing tower, idyllic forest paths and little discoveries along the historic Hubert-Gantioler-Weg await you on this circular hike - an experience for all the senses* A circular hike with a bite! Experience pure nature on this circular hike. Refreshments are available at [Berggasthof Danter](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100140/berggasthof-danter.html) and [Landgasthof Spitzerwirt ](https://www.spitzerwirt.at)- as well as a visit to the [Attergau viewing tower.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/402142/attergauer-aussichtsturm.html) Here you can enjoy a wonderful panorama of the entire region and the mountains of the Salzkammergut. The parking lot at the dog training area in Thalham is the starting point of the hike. Go left in the direction of Lichtenberg along the asphalt road. At the junction of Lichtenberg and Klauswald keep left and follow the gravel road for about 2.5 km until you reach the Hubert-Gantioler path, which goes uphill to the right of the forest road. At the end of the Hubert-Gantioler path you cross the forest road and walk along the edge of the forest and the game reserve until you reach the village of Lichtenberg, which lies on a beautifully situated high plateau. After the [Berggasthof Danter](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100140/berggasthof-danter.html) at the crossroads to Weißenkirchen, turn right in the direction of the [Attergauer Aussichtsturm](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402142/attergauer-aussichtsturm.html) parking lot and continue downhill until you reach the crossroads with the forest road, where you turn left. After about 800 meters turn right and walk steadily downhill to Kogl to the carpentry Mair-Zeininger. Then keep right and follow the road to the parking lot of the dog school. Special feature: Attergau lookout tower, magnificent view, mountain sun, forest idyll, Hubert-Gantioler-Weg, named after the world record holder, who set the world record in the 24-hour mountain run in 2003 (12,100 vertical meters, 145 km) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4880 St. Georgen im Attergau **Destination:** 4880 St. Georgen im Attergau **duration:** 3h 28m **length:** 11,1 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 365m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 361m **Lowest point:** 555m **Highest point:** 872m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Dog training area in Thalham **Destination:** Dog training area in Thalham **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile 1b Hiking Tour "Klauswald"](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001583&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile 1b Hiking Tour "Klauswald"](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001583&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "1b Hiking Tour "Klauswald"") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****By car:** From Salzburg via motorway A1 – Exit St. Georgen im Attergau – right on the Attergaustraße (L540) to the center. From Vienna/Linz via motorway A1 – Exit St. Georgen im Attergau – right on the Attergaustraße (L540) to the center. From Bad Ischl – Weißenbachtal (B153) – follow B152 to Unterach and then B151 to Attersee than left to the Attergaustraße (L540) to St. Georgen. **By train:** From Salzburg or Linz/Vienna with „Austrian Federal Railways“ or „Westbahn“ to Attnang Puchheim - via regional train to Vöcklamarkt and St. Georgen **By plane:** Arrival to Airport Salzburg or Linz – with the car/bus or train to St. Georgen im Attergau. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Pets allowed - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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