High-altitude hike from Sonnkogel to Schüttdorf Hiking tours
Tour description
A scenic high-altitude hike from Sonnalm via Schmittenhöhe to Schüttdorf – with views of 30 three-thousand-metre peaks and numerous places to stop for refreshments along the way.
The route begins with the ascent on the Sonnenalm and Sonnkogel cable cars and leads from the Sonnkogel via the panoramic high-altitude promenade to the Schmittenhöhe. Along the adventure trail, information boards, panoramic platforms and telescopes offer impressive views of the Schmitten as far as the Schmittenhöhebahn mountain station. At the summit, at 1,965 metres, you can enjoy views of 30 three-thousand-metre peaks and the Sisi Chapel. The descent leads via the Pinzgauer Spaziergang to the Kettingalm and on via the Pfaffenkendelsteig to the Pinzgauer Hütte. Via the Schmittenwanderweg and the Areitweg, the tour finally leads past several places to stop for refreshments back down into the valley to the valley station of the areitXpress.
Details
Starting point
Valley station Schmittenhöhenbahn/Sonnalmbahn
Finishing point
Valley station areitXpress
Route type
Hiking tours
Valley station Schmittenhöhenbahn/Sonnalmbahn
Finishing point
Valley station areitXpress
Route type
Hiking tours
Elevation profile
Points along the way
Best time of year
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How to get there
Coordinates
47.34422, 12.75554
Public transport
From Postplatz Zell am See, take bus no. 71 to the Schmittenhöhe valley station.
From Postplatz Zell am See, take bus no. 71 to the Schmittenhöhe valley station.
Further information & links
Opening times of the cable cars