Halltal Salt Mining Trail

From the middle of the 13th century until 1967 the Halltal Valley, located around nine kilometres north of Hall in Tirol, was used to mine salt. Part of the path along which salt was transported out of the valley has now been converted into a themed hiking trail with information boards giving an insight into the history of salt mining in the region. The hike culminates at the König-Max-Stollen shaft, which was first opened in 1492 and has been renovated so that visitors can walk along the first few metres. The trail also has plenty to offer for children, such as a quiz corner. This hike is suitable for families with children, though the 760 vertical metres of elevation gain demand plenty of determination and leg power.
This themed hike begins at the entrance to the Halltal Valley in Absam, where there is free parking available. The route leads past a series of info boards giving hikers an insight into the long history of salt mining in the region. The last stop is the Kaiser-Max-Stollen shaft. Other highlights on the way include the Bergerkapelle chapel, the Ladhütten huts and the steep "Bettelwurfeck". Return along the same route.