Access to the Waldbach Strub waterfall in the Echern Valley finally free again!

Access to the Waldbach Strub waterfall in the Echern Valley finally free again!

Hallstatt, Österreich - Enjoyable news for hiking friends and nature lovers: The path to the impressive Waldbachstrub Waterfall in the Echern Valley is again accessible to the public. After intensive preparations and a precise coordination, access has now been released, such as tips.at. This step is the result of the cooperation between the market town of Hallstatt and the Inner Salzkammergut Tourism Association, which have taken on liability and costs for reopening with all care.

Christian Schirlbauer, the managing director of the tourism association, emphasizes the crucial role of trust and responsibility in this cooperation. Special thanks go to the landowners Clemens Aschauer and the Austrian Federal Forests, who have made a significant contribution to success with their partnership attitude. Support also came from the machine ring, which provided a professional tree cadastre for the security approval and implemented the necessary work.

a popular power place

The Waldbachstrub Waterfall, with a height of about 90 meters, is one of the most popular places of power of the UNESCO World Heritage Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. The waterfall falls over three stages and is a true natural spectacle that attracts hikers from the area. According to Hallstatt.net the waterfall from Hallstatt can be reached in about 1.5 hours, whereby a hike of about 3 hours is recommended through the Echern Valley.

For everyone who likes to travel in the region, there is also the glacier garden, which is only about 30 minutes from the waterfall. Other “lucky places” in the area, such as the Kalvarienberg in Gosau or the Koppenwinkelsee in Obertraun, also invite you to relax. The path to the waterfall leads from the theme path "painter, literary and natural wonder", a route that conveys cultural, geological and ecological peculiarities of the Echern Valley and thus also has a high level of education.

safe hike for the local population

Mayor Alexander Scheutz emphasizes the importance of the path for the local population, since he is an important retreat for the community. It should be noted that from the end of the theme path, the path merges into an alpine, black hiking trail that is only recommended for experienced hikers. Surefootedness and the right mountain hiking equipment are a must, while the careful handling of nature and other path users is emphasized. In this context, the path is not actively advertised for tourism, but remains primarily a place for the local population.

The Hallstatt-Dachstein region is not only known for its breathtaking landscapes, but also for its rich history. The salt mining has a long tradition here, which goes back to prehistoric time. The cultural history of the region is closely linked to nature and the scenic conditions, this describes the UNESCO. The beauties of the region, which are characterized by rugged rock walls and narrow valleys, are still valued by artists and hikers today.

With the reopening of the access to the Waldbach Strub Wasserfall, another piece of the lively cultural and natural landscape of the Salzkammergut is made accessible to the people in the region. Whether for a relaxing hike or as a destination for those seeking relaxation - the waterfall remains a very special experience.