No other mountain in the Alps can compare to the way that teh Untersberg suddenly rises out of the swampy ground with its dark rocks and forests, which have always given rise to legends and sagas.
It is penetrated by gigantic system of caves, not all of which have been thouroughly explored. goblins and dwarves hoard vast treasures. Its forest give shelter to primeval giants and withces of unsurpassed beauty and magical powers, who richly rewarded any service rendered. The 'Wilde Jagd', diftings spirits resembling a heavy gale, also chose the Untersberg as their abode. The most popular legend maintains that Empereror Charlemagne is still asleep inside the mountain and will awaken when ravens cease to circle around the summit. So keep watching if those ravens are still fyling! The Untersberg's fascination is underlined by nature. The magnificent view from the summit across the wide plains of the foothills of the Alps up to the alpine ridges is an unforgettable experience.
The excitement begins in the cable car, one of the safest and most modern in Europe, which climbs through the scenic and breathtaking panorama of the Ostwand ('East Face') and the Rositten Valley. Whether you go up for a suntan or to hike or ski: the cable car will take you up into the legendary moutain region within a few minutes.
Experience the Untersberg by Untersberg cable car. Valley station: Gödig/St. Leonhard on Salzburg's southern outskirts. Direct access by bus line 55 departing from the main railway station.
