Mountain path - Variant Schmittenhöhe to Schüttdorf Hiking tours
Tour description
4-Lake-Hiking and further to Schüttdorf
Ascent with the SchmittenhöhenbahnFrom the summit Schmittenhöhe you can enjoy beautiful views on the surrounding mountains and the Sissi-Chapel.
Details & elevation profile
Starting point
Valley station Schmittenhöhenbahn
Finishing point
Talstation areitXpress
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
Ascent with the Schmittenhöhenbahn - walking time reduction of 4h.
Here there would also be a great possibility for a rest at the Berghotel Schmitten (descent possible with the Schmittenhöhenbahn). There after the walk goes down to Kettingalm (path no. 719 - Pinzgauer Spaziergang). At the Kettingalm you cross a meadow and get to the info sign "Pfaffenkendelsteig" (No. 69; overnight-stays possible in the Pinzgauer Hütte). At the end of the 1,5 km long hike you will reach the Schmittenhöhenweg (No. 50) and respectively the Areitweg (No. 56A, 51) which you follow back to the valley.
Tips
Recommended equipment
Water is of major importance
telescopic poles are an advantage
Points along the way
Best time of year
How to get there
47.32949, 12.73779
Bus 71
Schmitten oder Areit Parkplatz