BECAUSE WE CARE

From the cable cars to the hotels, it is a matter of course and is practised in all areas. In addition to being strongly committed to environmental protection, the region is also a member of the Climate Alliance and respACT, bears the Austrian Eco-label for Destinations and also has many companies that have been awarded the Austrian Eco-label. Experiences such as the “Nature & Climate in Transition” hike in summer as well as the culinary e-bike tour make your holiday unique. Good to know: the Leoganger Bergbahnen cable car company runs on the power of plants.

 

Saalfelden Leogang is an Ecolabel destination
Saalfelden Leogang is one of just four regions in Austria to be awarded the Austrian Eco-label for holiday destinations. This represents a milestone in the development of a sustainably orientated region. The independent seal of quality evaluates a wide range of measures in three areas of sustainability: economy, ecology, and social aspects.
The region also participates in respACT (Saalfelden Leogang as the first regional tourism organisation) and the Climate Alliance (Saalfelden Leogang as the first tourism association in SalzburgerLand).

 

The Leoganger Bergbahnen cable car company runs on the power of plants.
-    For instance, the Leoganger Bergbahnen cable car company is the first cable car company in Austria to use HVO100 fuel for its entire vehicle fleet. The fuel is made from renewable raw materials and saves up to 90 percent CO2. 
-    In addition, 100 percent of the electricity required comes from regional energy sources, such as hydropower, since 2018.  
-    The Leoganger Bergbahnen cable car company has been using district heating from the nearby biomass heating plant since 2006. This co-heating partnership was set up in cooperation with neighbouring hotels. 
-    For example, the middle station, the workshop of the snow groomers and the Stöcklalm mountain restaurant, are all heated via the heat recovery of the drive motors at the Asitzbahn gondola lift middle station. 
-    At the newly opened Asitzkogelbahn cable car, special care was taken to ensure the incorporation of new technologies such as the direct-drive and photovoltaic systems. These will save a total of 62,000 kw/h compared to the old system with the same transport capacity.
-    With the Saalfelden Leogang Card, which guests receive for free upon check-in at partner accommodations, two daily return tickets are included during the summer and autumn for the cable car (including bike transport) with the Leoganger Bergbahnen cable car company. The cable car is in operation for hikers in autumn until the start of the ski season. In winter, pedestrians can use the cable car free of charge once per stay.

 

Saalfelden Leogang, true to the motto "BECAUSE WE CARE"
-    As part of the “365 Days active and creative programme,” the guided Nature and Climate in Transition hike takes place weekly during the summer months. This climate hike highlights the changes occurring in nature, sparks meaningful discussions and also inspires hope. The goal is to showcase visible and tangible impacts while fostering an understanding of future challenges.
-    Saalfelden Leogang places great emphasis on sustainable singletrail construction. The Knappen-Trail, AlteSchmiede-Trail, Matzalm-Trail, Schwarzleo-Trail and Forsthof-Trails were crafted entirely by hand using only natural materials and wooden structures known as "North Shore elements," without the use of heavy machinery. 
-    "Keep the Epic Bikepark clean" is the motto at Epic Bikepark Leogang. "Clean the trail days" are organised to focus on avoiding waste in the mountains. 
-    Eco-label establishments account for 28% of all overnight stays.
-    Saalfelden Leogang is increasingly focussing on "green events" that focus on energy efficiency, waste avoidance and environmentally friendly travel for guests. These events include the Regionality Fair, the ALM:KULTUR series in summer, and the Nordic Park Experience in winter.
-    More than 70% of all farms in Saalfelden Leogang are organic. The 'ECHT.GSUND.GUAD’ (organic, active, authentic) seal of quality makes the quality of local products easily apparent at a glance. 
-    Local direct sales outlets collaborate closely with the region's award-winning restaurants (7 establishments with a total of 17 Gault&Millau toques), providing them with fresh products. Even high-quality organic saffron is grown in Leogang.
-    The e-bike culinary tour in summer is highly recommended. On this tour, you cycle from one direct sales outlet to another, visiting their farm shops and sampling homemade products.

 

Getting here is easy and environmentally friendly
Getting to Saalfelden Leogang is easy, comfortable and above all sustainable. There are three train stations in Saalfelden Leogang. From the train station, take the bus (most public transport is free with the Saalfelden Leogang Card). Alternatively, you can also book a Loigom Soifen shuttle. The Loigom Soifen shuttle augments the existing route network by offering an on-demand service with Mercedes eVitos and serves numerous stops. This has created access to the public transport network where there previously was none. The municipalities are also actively engaged; for instance, Saalfelden participates in the e5 programme for energy efficiency, while Leogang utilises the previously mentioned Loigom Soifen shuttle. Guests can also rent electric cars at the hotels. There are numerous e-charging stations throughout the region. Saalfelden Leogang is therefore also an ideal stop on an e-car road trip.
 

 

Further information on sustainability:
Saalfelden Leogang Tourism Region: https://www.saalfelden-leogang.com/en/service-info/sustainability
Leoganger Bergbahnen cable car company: https://www.saalfelden-leogang.com/sustainability-en