The mystical forest
Tour description
Hiking adventure in the forest for the whole family. The adventure playground for little hikers at the end of the trail you’ll find it right next to the Schmiedhofalm.
The mystical forest takes hikers on an eventful journey into the world of sagas. The numerous stations along the forest trail are a fabulous experience for the whole family. Most of the trail leads downhill through the forest to the finishing point, the Schmiedhofalm. There, the adventure playground will make the kids' hearts beat faster.
Details & elevation profile
Starting point
Sonnkogelbahn mountain station
Finishing point
Schmiedhofalm
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
Ascent Sonnenalmbahn (Schmittenstraße 121, 5700 Zell am See) and Sonnkogelbahn with hike on route 66,
Ascent Sonnenalmbahn with hike on route 66,
Ascent Schmittenhöhebahn with hike on route 68 (High Altitude Promenade) and 66 or hike from the valley on the routes 64 and 66.
Tips
take a break at Schmiedhofalm with Photo Point and playground.
Recommended equipment
wear sturdy footwear
Points along the way
Best time of year
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How to get there
Your individuel arrival possiblities
Coordinates
Buses do run frequently between Zell am See and Kaprun, change at Postplatz for bus 71 to the valley station.
Parking
Schmittenhöhe Valley Station
Coordinates
47.34405, 12.75515
Public transportBuses do run frequently between Zell am See and Kaprun, change at Postplatz for bus 71 to the valley station.
Parking
Schmittenhöhe Valley Station
Schmittenstraße 119
5700 Zell am See
Further information & links
Every stop revolves around a specific mystical story:
- Tausend Stimmen (a thousand voices)
- Die Wildfrauen (the wild women)
- Zeitzeuge (witness to the passing of ages)
- Der weiße Hirsch (the white deer)
- Vom Schlag getroffen (hit by the blow)
- Vom neugierig sein (to be curious)
- Kundlkraut & Widirat (wild thyme & haircap moos)
- Die wilde Musik (the wild music)
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