Reith between the Saalach, Innersbach Gorge and Three Brothers

Reith combines impressive rock formations, the Saalach and a small, eventful gorge with traces of regional history. High up in the mountains, the Three Brothers rise as three gigantic rocks shaped like pointed cones. From here, the visible elevation extends gently from the summit of the Three Brothers to the Reither Alm located up there. The small village is also the namesake of the Reiter Alm mountain range. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Reith will find a starting point for very different kinds of holiday days: walks by the water, nature experiences among rocks and streams, and explorations of cultural history are all characteristic features of the village.

Nature experiences along the Saalach and Innersbach

A short circular walk to Innersbach Gorge starts at the car park by the Reither Saalach Bridge. The short gorge leads between rocks, steps and a stream. For planning your day, this is a manageable way to experience a landscape of water and rock at close quarters without limiting your visit to a single attraction. A footpath and cycle path also follows the Saalach to the Reither Saalach Bridge. Anyone who enjoys travelling on foot or combining a route with a bicycle can plan this path as a separate outing.

At the entrance to Innersbach Gorge there is a rock pool. After prolonged rain or thunderstorms, it can have a strong current. This is something to consider when choosing the right day: In unsettled weather, it is worth paying particularly close attention to the conditions on site. For a long time, an eagle's nest was located below one of the Three Brothers – a historic natural feature of the area around Reith.

Water experiences and routes for planning your trip

The bathing area at Gaissteig is a shallow, rocky section on the banks of the Saalach with a moderate current. From the Reith district, it can be reached via an approximately 1 km-long footpath towards Unken. The area at the entrance to Reith is designated as the car park for Gaissteig. Families wishing to include nature, water and a short route in their plans can consider this place as a separate outing. At the same time, the choice remains flexible: a walk to the gorge, the path along the Saalach and time spent at Gaissteig represent different ways of spending the day outdoors.

Church, chapels and regional history

Away from the landscape, Reith also offers specific points of interest for culturally minded holiday days. Reith Church was built in 1670 and dedicated to Saint Emperor Henry. Brechler Chapel stands on the other side of the Saalach near Reith Bridge, not far from a bus stop and just a few steps towards Lofer. It is considered to be at least 300 years old, with a high degree of certainty. On the way to the “Zu den Drei Brüdern” inn, you pass an old Brechel or bathhouse.

In the 16th century, the Innersbach served as a small tributary route for transporting timber from the Reith Mountains to the Reichenhall saltworks. Such details make the area interesting not only as a natural environment but also offer insight into earlier uses of water, wood and paths. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider whether you mainly want to experience the Saalach and its paths, the rocky landscape or the cultural-historical details as the focus of your trip.

Reith as a starting point for other destinations

If you are planning your trip beyond Reith, you can also compare other places in the same region: Krimml, Fusch An Der Grossglocknerstrasse, Maishofen, Mittersill, Grubing, Rauris, Uttendorf and Paßthurn. Reith itself is particularly interesting if you want to combine nature trails, the Saalach, the gorge and regional history in one trip.

To the higher-level travel overview: Zell Am See.