Leoganger Ache

The Leoganger Ache is a river in Salzburg, Austria. It flows from west to east through the Leoganger Tal, a gently sloping valley that opens into the Saalfelden Basin. The river begins near the Tyrolean border in Hütten, where two streams merge: the Schwarzleobach, rising high in the Slate Alps, and the Grießner Bach, flowing from the Grießensee lake. After about 15 kilometres, it passes through the municipality of Leogang before joining the Saalach near Saalfelden. The river’s course is shaped by the surrounding mountains. On its right bank, limestone peaks like the Leogang Mountains feed tributaries such as the Grießbach and Weissbach. From the Slate Alps, streams like the Schwarzbach add water from the Asitz and Halderbergkogel. The B 164 Hochkönig Road follows the valley, linking Tyrol and Salzburg without crossing a high Alpine pass. Visitors to the Leoganger Ache find a quiet valley framed by rugged peaks. The river winds through meadows and forests, its banks lined with mountain streams. The road offers views of the Leogang Mountains, while the valley’s gentle slopes make it easy to explore on foot or by bike. Near the river’s end, the triple confluence with the Urslau marks its meeting with the Saalach.