Kirchwald

Kirchwald is a locality in Salzburg, Austria. Kirchwald is situated nearby to the locality Aschertausch, as well as near Voralpe.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Gern and Liechtensteinklamm.

Gern

Peak

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Gern is a peak.

Liechtensteinklamm is a gorge with walls up to 300m high, located near St Johann im Pongau in the Austrian Alps, 50 km south of Salzburg. It is around 4 km long and is named after Johann II of Liechtenstein who had the walkways installed in 1875. Liechtensteinklamm is situated 3 km west of Kirchwald.

Alte Wacht

Museum

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Alte Wacht is a museum, which is situated 2½ km southwest of Kirchwald.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alpendorf and St. Johann im Pongau.

Alpendorf

Hamlet

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Alpendorf is a village and a part of the town St. Johann im Pongau. It is 55 km south of the Austrian city of Salzburg. It is at an altitude of 850 m above sea level. Alpendorf is situated 2½ km west of Kirchwald.

St. Johann im Pongau

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St. Johann im Pongau is the main city of the Pongau Region. It is in the Salzach Valley of the Eastern Alps is in the federal state of Salzburg. The city is largely dependent on tourism: Alpine skiing in winter and hiking in the summer months.