Photo contest "Earth": coming down in the mountains

Nestled between the rugged rocky peaks of the Leogang Steinberge and the green peaks of the Pinzgauer Grasberge, the Hotel Riederalm is next to the valley station of the Leogang mountain railways and the BikePark Leogang. This 4-star hotel is an ideal base for hiking, climbing or biking. In winter, it offers direct access to one of the largest ski regions in Austria, the Skicircus Leogang-Saalbach-Hinterglemm.

With 39 rooms and suites pleasantly manageable hotel distinguishes itself by the personal care of the host family. Son Andreas is a chef, his ingredients are local food, traditional recipes and fresh ideas. The Vitalarena, a spa area with saunas, a panoramic relaxation room and a year-round heated outdoor pool, is the right place to relax after hiking, cycling, mountain biking or skiing. Children enjoy the playground and the children's traffic park.

All hotel guests receive the "Löwen Alpin Card" of the Ferienregion Saalfelden Leogang on the day of arrival. You can use the following services from May to October: Daily a free ascent and descent with the mountain railway in Leogang or the mountain railways Saalbach Hinterglemm (also with bike), use of the summer toboggan run Saalfelden, free entrance to the adventure swimming pool Obsmarkt, natural bath Ritzensee, leisure facility Sonnrain, participation in guided hikes, city and village tours, children's program, weekly herbal workshop, fresh air activity program, use of the hiking taxis and the city bus and entry to the Mining and Art Museum and the Heimatmuseum.

Further information about the hotel at www.riederalm.com.