High Altitude Promenade Schmittenhöhe Winter walking  Hiking tours

Easy
0 h 50 min
1964 m
2.36 km
16 m
150 m
Level of fitness

Tour description

The popular hiking trail from the trassXpress mountain station over the Schmittenhöhe summit to the Sonnkogel.

 

Details & elevation profile

Starting point
Mountain Restaurant Sonnkogel

Finishing point
Schmittenhöhe

Route type
Winter walking, Hiking tours

Elevation profile


Route description:
The popular  hiking trail leads over the Schmittenhöhe summit to the Sonnkogel. After arriving at the trassXpress mountain station, the green signs with number 28 will guide you along the way towards Sonnkogel. You will also pass some sculptures from the exhibition "Art on the Mountain". There are also always sunny resting places along the way. When you arrive at the Sonnkogel, you can enjoy the unique panorama on the viewing platform. Then hike back on the same route to the trassXpress mountain station or back by Sonnkogel and Sonnalmbahn.

Recommended equipment

Sturdy shoes, sunglasses. 
Take walking poles in winter!

Points along the way

Best time of year

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

How to get there

Coordinates

47.32943, 12.73767

Public transport
by bus 71 to the Schmitten valley station
Parking
free parking possibility at Schmitten valley station

Further information & links

Also recommended for snowshoe hikers! Guided tours are also offered.

Properties

  • From A to B
  • Zell am See
  • Kitzbüheler Alpen
  • Panoramic views
  • Mountain railway ascent/descent
  • Refreshment stop
  • Family-friendly
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