HOHE TAUERN PANORAMA TRAIL | Stage 11: Thumersbach high-altitude promenade| Zell am See – Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße Hiking tours
Tour description
This stage takes you on a delightful and relaxing journey along Lake Zell via the Thumersbach high-altitude promenade to Bruck.
The eleventh day on the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail is all about relaxation and recharging your batteries for the rest of the journey. The stage from Zell am See to Bruck is less than twelve kilometres long: it runs largely along Lake Zell and over the Thumersbach Höhenpromenade with its entertaining guestbook theme trail. This stage is ideal for sleeping in, taking a break, or spending half a day at the lake or in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße.
Details
Starting point
Zell am See
Finishing point
Village square of Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
The stage begins in Elisabethpark in Zell am See at the start/finish sign for the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail. First, follow the path north to Thumersbach before beginning the ascent to the Thumersbach Höhenpromenade. This scenic themed trail leads through the forest above the lake and past sculptures and stations dedicated to important personalities.
Via Erlhof and Grafleiten, you descend to further walking trails that lead through the ‘Wiesen-Königreich’ nature reserve with its nature trail and viewpoint. Then follow the Tauern Cycle Path, cross the main road and walk along the railway line to the ‘Stefan-Schwaiger-Steg’ footbridge. After crossing the Salzach, a small road leads to the village square of Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße – the end of the stage, near the official start of the Großglockner High Alpine Road.
Zell am See
Finishing point
Village square of Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
The stage begins in Elisabethpark in Zell am See at the start/finish sign for the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail. First, follow the path north to Thumersbach before beginning the ascent to the Thumersbach Höhenpromenade. This scenic themed trail leads through the forest above the lake and past sculptures and stations dedicated to important personalities.
Via Erlhof and Grafleiten, you descend to further walking trails that lead through the ‘Wiesen-Königreich’ nature reserve with its nature trail and viewpoint. Then follow the Tauern Cycle Path, cross the main road and walk along the railway line to the ‘Stefan-Schwaiger-Steg’ footbridge. After crossing the Salzach, a small road leads to the village square of Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße – the end of the stage, near the official start of the Großglockner High Alpine Road.
Elevation profile
Tips
Enjoy an unforgettable hiking experience on the High Tauern Panorama Trail! The official High Tauern Panorama Trail Information and Booking Center with the award-winning Trail Angels team is happy to assist you. Experience a combination of personal freedom and the yearning for the extraordinary, paired with service, comfort, and safety. Top offer: The Small Escape Package: 2 nights, 2 stages including luggage service, shuttle and return transfer, and much more, starting from €212.
Recommended equipment
Alpine hiking equipment is required for the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail:
- Day backpack, capacity: 25-30 litres, with waist belt and rain cover
- Hiking boots - minimum category B
- Weather-adapted and hard-wearing clothing in multiple layers. The Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail is mostly at altitudes between 1,300m and 2,450m - this should be taken into account when choosing your hiking equipment (especially your clothing).
- Height-adjustable trekking poles
- Sun and rain protection
- Make sure take enough to eat and sufficiently large water bottles with you, as there are not refreshment stops and fountains on all stages (e.g. on stages 5 and 7).
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Mobile phone
- Tour description or hiking map
Best time of year
Jan
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How to get there
Coming from the north: German motorway A9 from Munich
Coming from the south: A10 Tauern motorway
Coming from the east: A1 Westautobahn
Coming from the west: A12 Inntalautobahn to Wörgl, then federal roads
Coordinates
47.32155, 12.7992
Public transport
The IC/EC train station is located in Zell am See.
The IC/EC train station is located in Zell am See.
Parking
Parking is available at the respective starting points of the trail trip. Most of the parking spaces are free and not monitored!
Parking is available at the respective starting points of the trail trip. Most of the parking spaces are free and not monitored!
Further information & links
www.hohetauerntrail.at
Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region | Gerlosstraße 18 5730 Mittersill, Österreich, Tel. +43 6562 40939, E-Mail: hohetauerntrail@nationalpark.at
Booking centre & information hotline Trail Angels Ltd. | 9821 Obervellach 15, Österreich, Tel. +43 4782 93093, E-Mail: info@bookyourtrail.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.