Baumwipfelpfad Salzkammergut, Canopy walkway in Gmunden, Austria.
The Baumwipfelpfad Salzkammergut is a 1400-meter-long footpath through forest canopy that rises to 39 meters above ground near Lake Traunsee. The route winds through woods with viewing platforms and observation points offering views across water and surrounding terrain.
The pathway was built as part of tourism development in the Salzkammergut region and demonstrates modern forest exploration methods in the Alps. It shows how the area has sought new ways to bring visitors closer to the forest and its environment in recent decades.
The on-site restaurant serves traditional Upper Austrian dishes, connecting visitors with how locals eat and celebrate food in mountain settings. These meals reflect the region's deep ties to its surroundings and long-standing food customs.
The pathway maintains a maximum slope of 6 percent and is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, making it easy to navigate. Combination tickets with the cable car are available if you prefer to ride up instead of hiking to the start point.
A 75-meter tunnel slide launches from a 28-meter-high platform, allowing visitors to descend from the observation tower in an unexpected way. This sliding descent provides a playful alternative to walking back down the path.
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