Current closures in the Dachstein Salzkammergut

Footpath into the Hallstatt high valley

The footpath into the Hallstatt High Valley is now closed until the opening of the Salzberg cable car in 2026. The high valley is currently only accessible via the cable car.

Renovation of the Cable Car & Facilities at Salt mine Hallstatt

Dear guests, Exciting changes are coming to Salzwelten Hallstatt! Starting September 1, 2025, the existing cable car, as well as the valley and mountain stations, will undergo extensive renovations to offer even greater comfort and capacity in the future. For this reason, the cable car and the Hallstatt Salt Mine will be temporarily closed until June 2026. The reopening of the new facilities is scheduled just in time for the summer season.

During the construction period, we invite you to explore our other fascinating locations:

• Salzwelten Salzburg – discover the thrilling history of salt in one of the world's oldest show mines.
• Salzwelten Altaussee – delve into Austria’s largest active salt mine with unique insights into history and mining.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back to Salzwelten Hallstatt soon!

Closure of the Sophienbrücke in Bad Goisern

The Sophienbrücke is from now on opened for pedestrians and cyclists, closed for cars.

Closure of the east bank hiking trail - rock clearance work

Due to rock clearance work, the east bank hiking trail will be closed from 02.06.2025 to 18.06.2025 from Monday to Thursday from 07.30 a.m. to 04.30 p.m.. Excluding public holidays.
 

Restricted forest area Durchgangalm

Since 24 March 2025, the ÖBF has been carrying out forest maintenance measures by means of timber harvesting in the Hallstatt FR. The connection between Echerntal and Gosau is affected, specifically routes 534, 536, 800, 840 and 512.
The work on the MTB routes is expected to last up to and including 18 April 2025. At a later date, after the first bark beetle flight, around mid-May, we will have to carry out timber harvesting at the height of the Durchgangsalm. This will take about two weeks.

Fallen trees Hochmuth

Due to fallen trees, the descent/ascent at Hochmuth is not possible. There are also very deep water channels due to heavy rain. Please use the road as an alternative.

Closure Gosauleitenstraße- fallen trees

Due to fallen trees and the resulting work, the Gosauleitenstraße is closed until further notice - diversion via the federal road is possible.
 

All closures at a glance