The Nockstein as a place of power, is a popular hiking destination at a height of 1042 metres. The Nockstein is a popular hiking destination at a height of 1042 meters. The rock formation ranges up about 300 m. From the summit is a fantastic view to the Flachgau and into the Salzkammergut. Here Hikers are greeted by two stone sculpture "Vita Salubritas". CAR coming from Vienna: motorway (A1) to Linz - exit Thalgau, direction Hof bei Salzburg - at the roundabout towards Koppl on the A-Road (B158) coming from Villach and Munich: motorway (A10 or A8) to Salzburg - bypass Salzburg (A1) to Vienna - exit Thalgau, direction Hof bei Salzburg - at the roundabout towards Koppl on the A-Road (B158) Ausgangspunkt der Wanderung beim Gemeindezentrum Koppl