Exclusive mountain retreat with panoramic views in a prime location on the Katschberg.

The Katschberg Pass connects the municipality of Sankt Michael im Lungau in Salzburg’s Lungau region with the municipality of Rennweg am Katschberg in Carinthia and constitutes an important crossing between the two federal states.

The Katschberg Pass forms part of the Central Alps and lies between the foothills of the Hohe Tauern to the west and the Gurktal Alps (Nock Mountains) to the east. The landscape is characterised by extensive alpine meadows, dense coniferous forests and the surrounding mountain peaks, which reach elevations of over 2,000 m. Due to its elevation, the area has an alpine climate with snowy winters and pleasantly cool summers.

In terms of transport, the Katschberg Pass is well connected. It can be reached via the Katschberg Road (B99), which follows the historic pass route. Running parallel to it is the Tauern Motorway (A10), which passes beneath the Katschberg through the Katschberg Tunnel and provides an important north–south connection between Salzburg and Carinthia.

The region is of considerable tourist importance.

In winter, the Katschberg Pass is one of Austria’s well-known ski areas and offers numerous pistes, lifts and cross-country skiing opportunities. In summer, it serves as a starting point for hikes, mountain-bike tours and other recreational activities in the alpine landscape. In addition to tourism, alpine farming and the protection of nature and the landscape play an important role in the region.

Due to its favourable location between two federal states, its good transport links and its diverse range of recreational activities, the Katschberg Pass is an important holiday and tourism destination in the Austrian Alps.