HOHE TAUERN PANORAMA TRAIL | Stage 10: Zeller See | Pinzgauer Hütte lodge – Zeller See Hiking tours
Tour description
Auf den Spuren von Kaiserin Sisi führt diese Etappe von der Schmittenhöhe hinab zum Zeller See!
Even Empress Sisi enjoyed watching the sun rise on the Schmittenhöhe. From the Pinzgauer Hut, the route climbs to the summit with the Elisabeth Chapel, then descends via the panoramic high-altitude promenade and the ‘Mystical Legend Forest’ themed trail to Elisabeth Park on the shores of Lake Zell – the atmospheric destination of the 10th stage.
Details
Starting point
Pinzgauer Hütte
Finishing point
Zell am See
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
From the Pinzgauer Hut, the trail leads along forest roads and tracks up to the ridge and the summit of the Schmittenhöhe (1,965 m) with the Elisabeth Chapel and the mountain station. Via the Sonnkogel adventure trail and the panoramic high-altitude promenade, you hike along the ridge towards the north, past alpine pastures and over the Salersbachköpfl, accompanied by impressive panoramic views of the Alps and the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Then you walk across ski slopes and hiking trails through the ‘Mystical Legend Forest’ to the Schmiedhofalm and further downhill via Sonnalm and Jagaalm to the valley station of the Schmittenhöhe cable car. Finally, you reach Zell am See via forest and woodland paths, cross the historic old town and arrive at the destination of the stage: Elisabethpark, right on the shores of Lake Zell.
Pinzgauer Hütte
Finishing point
Zell am See
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
From the Pinzgauer Hut, the trail leads along forest roads and tracks up to the ridge and the summit of the Schmittenhöhe (1,965 m) with the Elisabeth Chapel and the mountain station. Via the Sonnkogel adventure trail and the panoramic high-altitude promenade, you hike along the ridge towards the north, past alpine pastures and over the Salersbachköpfl, accompanied by impressive panoramic views of the Alps and the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Then you walk across ski slopes and hiking trails through the ‘Mystical Legend Forest’ to the Schmiedhofalm and further downhill via Sonnalm and Jagaalm to the valley station of the Schmittenhöhe cable car. Finally, you reach Zell am See via forest and woodland paths, cross the historic old town and arrive at the destination of the stage: Elisabethpark, right on the shores of Lake Zell.
Elevation profile
Tips
You have the option of taking the mountain railway from the Schmittenhöhe to Zell am See.
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Dec
How to get there
Coordinates
47.32301, 12.71926
Parking
Long-term parking facilities are available in the respective places of the trail journey, e.g. in Zell am See
Long-term parking facilities are available in the respective places of the trail journey, e.g. in Zell am See
- Contipark car park centre, Saalfeldnerstraße 2, 5700 Zell am See
- Town hall underground car park APCOA, Hypolithstraße 2, 5700 Zell am See
The two parking options mentioned are subject to charges.
Further information & links
Ferienregion Nationalpark Hohe Tauern Gerlosstraße 18 5730 Mittersill, Austria Phone +43 6562 40939 E-Mail: hohetauerntrail@nationalpark.at
Booking center & info hotline Trail Angels GmbH 9821 Obervellach 15, Austria Phone +43 4782 93093 E-Mail: info@trail-angels.com
The official brochure and map material of the Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region provides everything you need for your long-distance hike on around 100 pages: detailed information on all 17 stages, dining options, highlights, elevation profiles, maps, and much more.