Sisi Circular Trail
Tour description
Due to the construction work, the path is expected to be closed until mid-July 2024. Easy circular path on the top of the Schmitten. Hiking in the footsteps of an empress. Start and end is the Elisabeth chapel, which was built in memory of Empress Elisabeth. In just 30 minutes, the Schmitten summit is surrounded.
More than 120 years ago Empress Sissi walked up the Schmittenhöhe to enjoy the sunrise. On this special place you can visit the Elisabeth Chapel where you will see a photo as well as a signed picture of her. Wonderful view on the surrounding mountainlandscape on a 30min round walk.
Details & elevation profile
Starting point
Elisabeth Chapel
Finishing point
Elisabeth Chapel
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
The path takes you around the Schmitten summit, starts and finishes at the Elisabeth Chapel. You complete it in just half-an-hour
Recommended equipment
wind- or rain jacket is recommende
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Dec
How to get there
Car or bus, ascent with the Schmittenhöhenbahn
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
47.32903, 12.73747
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