--- title: Municipality of Gaflenz - Upper Austria url: "https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430001202/gaflenz.html" description: Gaflenz - a sunny gem in the foothills of the Alps in Upper Austria. It lies in the middle of a region that offers interesting discoveries in addition to varied landscapes, many adventure opportunities and cultural offerings. date: 2026-02-11 modified: 2026-04-30 --- # Municipality of Gaflenz - Upper Austria Gaflenz ========= Gaflenz, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/299393/800959FB749A90CD2E3FAAE04BE6168346053525267D8B5BBD692AA6F08A1628/gaflenzansichten.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/299394/345DF17E94F3076467D0D549E7DF15A24F4150497314C9A9F182156B8FE96288/kleine-gaflenz-reibn.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/299395/DD4E13A85038402642DE77DA4FB1E9150A9EC737BC7A8473787800D09E15B697/gaflenzansichten.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a picturesque mountain landscape with a small village in the valley. The houses are built in the traditional style and surrounded by lush green vegetation. Wooded mountain slopes rise up in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299393/800959FB749A90CD2E3FAAE04BE6168346053525267D8B5BBD692AA6F08A1628/gaflenzansichten.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299393/800959FB749A90CD2E3FAAE04BE6168346053525267D8B5BBD692AA6F08A1628/gaflenzansichten.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows an idyllic landscape with green meadows, wooded mountains and a small village in a valley. The houses are built in traditional architecture and embedded in the terrain. Overall, the scene conveys a peaceful and picturesque impression.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299394/345DF17E94F3076467D0D549E7DF15A24F4150497314C9A9F182156B8FE96288/kleine-gaflenz-reibn.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299394/345DF17E94F3076467D0D549E7DF15A24F4150497314C9A9F182156B8FE96288/kleine-gaflenz-reibn.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a picturesque church with a characteristic tower in the middle of a green landscape. The church is surrounded by blossoming flowers, creating an idyllic scene.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299395/DD4E13A85038402642DE77DA4FB1E9150A9EC737BC7A8473787800D09E15B697/gaflenzansichten.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299395/DD4E13A85038402642DE77DA4FB1E9150A9EC737BC7A8473787800D09E15B697/gaflenzansichten.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows an idyllic mountain landscape at sunset. In the foreground are wide meadows bordered by coniferous forests. On the horizon, dark mountain peaks rise up into the sky, their silhouettes framed by the warm light of the setting sun.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299396/86EFAB4543C3B165456BA21A973BE5D2168F764602356817B8203D9B6D5AF4DC/spideleben-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299396/86EFAB4543C3B165456BA21A973BE5D2168F764602356817B8203D9B6D5AF4DC/spideleben-gaflenz.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a picturesque church with a dome and a cross on the roof. It is surrounded by tall trees and stands on a slight hill, which gives the building an elevated position in the landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299397/B78D655327C7677DA798FE5FC4D9FCD88501E35E618E6CC3201C98C81CCEA4F0/st-sebald-am-heiligenstein-gaflenz.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299397/B78D655327C7677DA798FE5FC4D9FCD88501E35E618E6CC3201C98C81CCEA4F0/st-sebald-am-heiligenstein-gaflenz.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a narrow forest path winding through a hilly landscape between lush shrubs and trees. More wooded mountains can be seen in the background, offering a picturesque view.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299398/02A6151F25185955CE7AC9AC92226359E7A2AA44C10BD7FFDA9A4F1DB9CC1726/sonnbergweg-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299398/02A6151F25185955CE7AC9AC92226359E7A2AA44C10BD7FFDA9A4F1DB9CC1726/sonnbergweg-gaflenz.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a small, picturesque building with a wooden roof and a window in an arched gable. It stands on a stone wall surrounded by green vegetation and trees in a wooded environment.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299399/14FFE6E398E4BC3CEDE358AB203443EAFFD37BF4C76A0DBDD2725AF64FE5AF55/hubertuskapelle-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299399/14FFE6E398E4BC3CEDE358AB203443EAFFD37BF4C76A0DBDD2725AF64FE5AF55/hubertuskapelle-gaflenz.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows an expansive landscape with hills, forests and meadows. The sky is blue with white clouds. Houses and buildings can be seen in the distance, embedded in the landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299400/3A6DE02B09EBE3C51E2CD3771312495821F108CD74E1918FD24516F7D25B9488/spindeleben-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299400/3A6DE02B09EBE3C51E2CD3771312495821F108CD74E1918FD24516F7D25B9488/spindeleben-gaflenz.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a public playground in a rural setting. It is a garden with a small stream and a meandering gravel path. Children are playing on a colourful metal climbing structure. Residential buildings can be seen in the distance.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299401/D5D5CCCA7BAC94E9CF4051852078E3AC4978E2685A73C30BE18DBC9594CEAC62/bachspielplatz-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299401/D5D5CCCA7BAC94E9CF4051852078E3AC4978E2685A73C30BE18DBC9594CEAC62/bachspielplatz-gaflenz.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a village with a church tower and traditional buildings surrounded by green hills and meadows. There are some wooden huts and other structures that indicate a rural environment.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299402/56AEFC57F182374C7240EA87BFE73FF8143380D84E072334E65931DDA8CD4661/bachspielplatz-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299402/56AEFC57F182374C7240EA87BFE73FF8143380D84E072334E65931DDA8CD4661/bachspielplatz-gaflenz.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal Close copyright [ ![The picture shows an outdoor area with a swimming pool. Colourful flowers can be seen in the foreground, embellishing the picture. Mountains and buildings can be seen in the background, creating an idyllic setting. A person is just leaving the pool.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299403/37113C30FA74C7725B5AE34C320413F5F3C7DAC20EC407385C47D171111714F7/freibad-gaflenz.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299403/37113C30FA74C7725B5AE34C320413F5F3C7DAC20EC407385C47D171111714F7/freibad-gaflenz.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a wintry landscape with snow-covered mountains and forests. In the foreground is a ski station with lifts and pistes on which many people are skiing or tobogganing. The ski station is surrounded by an idyllic setting that reflects a typical winter landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299391/FBB77D9D708CBBC125C63E5D8C4D770CFBBB9C8F68437B49EF941151F0D6B257/sessellift-forsteralm-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299391/FBB77D9D708CBBC125C63E5D8C4D770CFBBB9C8F68437B49EF941151F0D6B257/sessellift-forsteralm-gaflenz.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212349/A35D93338A6453146C64765E0B48909AD27FE58C0DBAD2332040E643E2F41C0A/skigebiet-forsteralm-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212349/A35D93338A6453146C64765E0B48909AD27FE58C0DBAD2332040E643E2F41C0A/skigebiet-forsteralm-gaflenz.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a snow-covered forest landscape with a narrow path leading through the snow. The branches of the trees are also covered in snow, creating a wintery atmosphere. The sky can be seen in the distance, illuminated by the sun.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299392/9B28774DEE2E71204ACCD1181F8DFD29B1A24D405729750DFB77616B193A8152/langlaufloipe-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299392/9B28774DEE2E71204ACCD1181F8DFD29B1A24D405729750DFB77616B193A8152/langlaufloipe-gaflenz.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Markt 46 3334 Gaflenz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Markt%2046%2C%203334%20Gaflenz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Markt%2046%2C%203334%20Gaflenz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.8957451&lon=14.7251543&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Gaflenz - a sunny gem in the foothills of the Alps in Upper Austria. It lies in the middle of a region that offers interesting discoveries in addition to varied landscapes, many adventure opportunities and cultural offerings. Gaflenz lies at 482 metres above sea level and is best known for the Forsteralm skiing area. A popular destination is also the mountain church "Sankt Sebald" at the Holy Stone, a place of pilgrimage with an eventful history and a magnificent panoramic view. The Sebaldus Pilgrimage Trail is new. A long-distance hiking trail in 4 day stages. In Gaflenz, everyone can find " his way ", from the lover of easy hikes and circular routes to the friend of steep climbs. With the climbing hall 6a, climbing fun is guaranteed for the year. The Gaflenz open-air swimming pool guarantees cooling off on hot summer days. [ Facts ](#ttgCollapseDatenFakten) ------------------------------------ - 1.977Inhabitants - 59 km²Area - 482 m ASLElevation - 47.90, 14.73GPS coordinates [ What’s on in Gaflenz ](#ttgCollapseDetailinformationen) ----------------------------------------------------------- [Accommodations](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-unterkuenfte/detail/430001202/gaflenz/unterkuenfte.html) [Event centres](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-locations/detail/430001202/gaflenz/veranstaltungszentren.html) [Gastronomy](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-gastronomie/detail/430001202/gaflenz.html) [Tours](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-touren/detail/430001202/gaflenz.html) [Events](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-veranstaltungen/detail/430001202/gaflenz.html) [ Shopping ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001202/gaflenz/einkaufen.html) [ Service and attendance ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001202/gaflenz/infrastruktur.html) [ Sights ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001202/gaflenz/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html) [ Sport facilities ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001202/gaflenz/sporteinrichtungen.html) [ Rental ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001202/gaflenz/verleihe.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Public transport:** The Ennstalbahn runs between Linz and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. Details at [www.ooevv.at](http://www.ooevv.at) Stations are located in Ternberg, Trattenbach, Losenstein, Reichraming, Großraming, Küpfern, Kastenreith, Kleinreifling and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. **Arrival by car:** From Salzburg/Linz: A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley. From Vienna: A1 motorway exit Haag > B42 > B122 > B115 into the Enns Valley From Passau: A8 Passau > Wels > A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley From Graz: A9 Pyhrnautobahn > motorway exit Klaus > Grünburg > into the Ennstal valley Top highlights ---------------- [ © Open copyright © Urheber: Renate Schweighuber Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/403309/A8CC03C7450A6E0AF65BCD470E782C83BCA5E5527FB8D51DF8E3F1A46A87456D/sonnberg-blick-ins-gaflenztal.jpg "Sonnberg - view into the Gaflenz valley (© Urheber: Renate Schweighuber)") Sonnbergweg in Gaflenz ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006458/sonnbergweg-in-gaflenz.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: (c) Pfarre Gaflenz Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/206238/5CB1C118FF5B26A7F0069C0BA820DEE5F94A5BD410718A5EAE025976AC6653BC/sebaldusweg-wallfahrtskirche.jpg "Sebaldusweg - Wallfahrtskirche (© Copyright: (c) Pfarre Gaflenz)") Sebalduskirche - pilgrimage church at the Heiligenstein ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402099/sebalduskirche-pilgrimage-church-at-the-heiligenstein.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Forsteralm-Skilifte GmbH, BL Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/201657/3BCD024920F616FD72A25E9D9F79282B9292207A3DADC2824B264700FE930D11/ausstieg-4er-s1.jpg "Ausstieg 4er-S1 (© Copyright: Forsteralm-Skilifte GmbH, BL)") Forsteralm ski area - Gaflenz ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/201805/forsteralm-ski-area-gaflenz.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Kletterhalle 6a Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/217556/4BA750B6E78819B5682AC8A615EB67AC5089D7D2DBBC6F601871F0007B3F5807/kletterhalle-6a-gaflenz.jpg "Kletterhalle 6a - Gaflenz (© Copyright: Kletterhalle 6a)") Kletterhalle 6a ](https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430020883/kletterhalle-6a.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 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