Hiking tour to the Maurerkogel Hiking Hiking tours
Tour description
At the summit you will be rewarded with an unlimited view over the most famous mountain ranges in the Pinzgau.
A climb to the Schmittenhöhe’s neighbouring mountain will be worth your while because of its great views! On the Maurerkogel you also enjoy a unique panoramic view.To the north are the Limestone Alps with Wilder Kaiser, Steinernes Meer and Hochkönig. To the south, there is an unobstructed view of the Hohe Tauern with Grossglockner, Kitzsteinhorn and Großvenediger. Treat yourself to pure summit bliss - the climb is worth it. And that’s a promise!
Details
Starting point
Schmittenhöhe
Finishing point
Schmittenhöhe
Route type
Hiking, Hiking tours
Route description:
Starting point Schmittenhöhe: The path goes down-hill to the Kettingtörl along the Hahnkopfliftes- Kettingkopf under the crest where the Pinzgauer Spaziergang (No. 719) starts, after 15 minutes walking you will get to the junction Maurerkogel. To the right the ridge leads to the peak. At the peak you can go on via the Rohertörl to the Hochsonnbergalm, which is a very traditional hut that reflects the unique character of the region (home-made products, own cheese dairy). The way back is on the Pinzgauer Spaziergang (No. 719) to the Schmittenhöhe.
Schmittenhöhe
Finishing point
Schmittenhöhe
Route type
Hiking, Hiking tours
Route description:
Starting point Schmittenhöhe: The path goes down-hill to the Kettingtörl along the Hahnkopfliftes- Kettingkopf under the crest where the Pinzgauer Spaziergang (No. 719) starts, after 15 minutes walking you will get to the junction Maurerkogel. To the right the ridge leads to the peak. At the peak you can go on via the Rohertörl to the Hochsonnbergalm, which is a very traditional hut that reflects the unique character of the region (home-made products, own cheese dairy). The way back is on the Pinzgauer Spaziergang (No. 719) to the Schmittenhöhe.
Elevation profile
Recommended equipment
sturdy shoes, sun or wind or rain jacket. Telescopic sticks are an advantage!
How to get there
Coordinates
47.32346, 12.73693
Public transport
from Postplatz Zell am See - Bus 71 into the Schmitten valley
from Postplatz Zell am See - Bus 71 into the Schmitten valley
Further information & links
information about the opening times of the cable cars on the Schmittenhöhe