From the middle of the 13th century until 1967 the Halltal Valley, located around nine kilometres north of Hall in Tirol, was used to mine salt. Part of the path along which salt was transported out of the valley has now been converted into a themed hiking trail with information boards giving an insight into the history of salt mining in the region. The hike culminates at the König-Max-Stollen shaft, which was first opened in 1492 and has been renovated so that visitors can walk along the first few metres. The trail also has plenty to offer for children, such as a quiz corner. This hike is suitable for families with children, though the 760 vertical metres of elevation gain demand plenty of determination and leg power.
Starting point
Car park in Halltal, Absam
Hike to
König-Max-Stollen shaft
Finishing point
Car park in Halltal, Absam
Mountain chain
Karwendel Mountains
Length
10.8 km
Total hiking time
5 h 15 min
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible Hiking Route
- Circular hike
Difficulty rating
intermediate (red mountain trails)
Altitude
1,500m 770m
Elevation uphill 760m
Vertical metres downhill 760m
Best time of year
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* These are approximate values and recommendations. Please take your personal fitness level, technical ability and the current weather conditions into account. Tirol Werbung cannot guarantee that the information provided is correct and accepts no liability.
Public transport
- Accessible using public transport
Parking
Car park in Halltal, Absam
Places serving food and drink
- Alpensöhne Hütte (drinks only; 1 May until end of November on Sundays and national holidays)
- Alpengasthaus St. Magdalena (detour)
- Knappenhäusl (only weekends and national holidays; on other days drinks available via self-service)
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Trail description
This themed hike begins at the entrance to the Halltal Valley in Absam, where there is free parking available. The route leads past a series of info boards giving hikers an insight into the long history of salt mining in the region. The last stop is the Kaiser-Max-Stollen shaft. Other highlights on the way include the Bergerkapelle chapel, the Ladhütten huts and the steep "Bettelwurfeck". Return along the same route.
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