natural wonder
Liechtensteinklamm
One of the deepest and narrowest accessible gorges in the Alps, walked on galleries bolted to the rock above the torrent.
1 km · about 5 min drive
EuropeAustriaState of Salzburg
Plankenau
State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe
About Plankenau
Plankenau works well as a base: 15 minutes from Goldegg, 1km from Liechtensteinklamm.
Plankenau is in State of Salzburg, Austria, with about 1,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Goldegg, about 7 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Plankenau?
Within an hour or so of Plankenau: Liechtensteinklamm (1 km), Hohenwerfen Castle (17 km), Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave (20 km), Königssee (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Plankenau?
The nearest famous roads are Malta High Alpine Road, Rossfeld Panoramastrasse and Grossglockner High Alpine Road.
Where is Plankenau?
Plankenau is in State of Salzburg, Austria, about 7 km from Goldegg.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,722
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- State of Salzburg
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 47.3267, 13.1928
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Plankenau
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Hohenwerfen Castle
A 900-year-old clifftop fortress above the Salzach, known for falconry shows and 'Sound of Music' fame.
17 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave
The world's largest ice cave stretching 42 kilometers through the Austrian Alps, filled with dramatic frozen formations.
20 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Königssee
A pristine emerald-green lake nestled between steep mountain walls, famous for its echo and the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Zell am See & Kaprun
A year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
30 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
Malta High Alpine Road
A 14.4 km road through the 'valley of falling waters', threading one-lane tunnels and waterfalls to end at the 200 m Koelnbrein Dam, Austria's tallest, deep in the Hohe Tauern.
30 km · about 35 min drive
national park
Berchtesgaden National Park
Germany's only Alpine national park, surrounding the pristine Königssee and the dramatic Watzmann massif.
32 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Gosausee
A serene alpine lake mirroring the Dachstein glacier, a beloved Salzkammergut photo stop.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Plankenau
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 30 kmZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
- 30 kmMalta High Alpine RoadA 14.4 km road through the 'valley of falling waters', threading one-lane tunnels and waterfalls to end at the 200 m Koelnbrein Dam, Austria's tallest, deep in the Hohe Tauern.
- 34 kmEagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.
- 34 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
- 35 kmDachstein Glacier & SkywalkA spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.
- 36 kmEdelweissspitzeThe highest viewpoint on the Grossglockner road, a 360-degree panorama over 30 peaks above 3000m.
Driving in Austria
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.62/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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