© Laufen am Mondsee - TVB Mondsee-Irrsee/Valentin Weinhäupl
Ein Mann und eine Frau laufen auf einem Aussichtsplatz Nähe der Hilfbergkirche in Mondsee. Von diesem Platz aus kann man den gesamten See überblicken.

Trail running in the Salzkammergut - Running instead of walking

Swap your hiking boots for trail running shoes and explore the Salzkammergut and its mountains at running pace.

© Salzkammergut Trailrunning - Lukas Schaffenrath
Vor der Kulisse des Schafbergs ist ein Trailrunner auf einer Almwiese unterwegs.

Are you looking for new challenges and want to explore the fantastic scenery of the Salzkammergut on a run? Then you've come to the right place! Literally translated, "trail" means track or path. So as soon as you leave the asphalt as a runner and enter forest, meadow or gravel paths, you become a trail runner. In the Salzkammergut, many varied trails and panoramic paths around the numerous lakes, dirt tracks through idyllic landscapes and mountain paths or ridges over the peaks of the region are waiting to be discovered. The region offers the right running route for every trail running enthusiast, adapted to their individual requirements!


We show you the most beautiful trail running routes in the Salzkammergut and have collected professional tips from trail running expert Lukas Schaffenrath!

Our top trail routes

Trail running pro Lukas Schaffenrath shows us the best trails in the region. In recent years, he has tested many varied routes in the Salzkammergut and described them from a trail runner's perspective. We have an overview of the tours and the best tips for all trail running fans!

Trail running events in the Salzkammergut

Whether it's a 5-kilometre mini-trail, an ambitious half-marathon, a full-distance trail marathon or an ultra-trail over 100 kilometres, the trail events in the Salzkammergut offer a wide variety of distances.