Schmittenhöhe - Hochsonnbergalm - Pinzgauer Hütte Hiking tours

Intermediate Closed
3 h 0 min
1965 m
9.09 km
383 m
383 m
Level of fitness

Tour description

High-altitude circular trail, partly along the Pinzgauer Spaziergang trail with unique views of the surrounding mountains.

This scenically beautiful high-altitude circular hiking trail, which connects Schmittenhöhe, Hochsonnbergalm and Pinzgauer Hütte, offers top views of the mountains and valleys of the Salzburger Land, especially the Hohe Tauern. 

Details

Starting point
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See

Finishing point
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See

Route type
Hiking tours

Route description:
After the ascent with the Schmittenhöhe or trassXpress gondola, follow the signs "Pinzgauer Spaziergang", path no. 19 over Kettingkopf and Kesselscharte to Rohrertörl. Then the hike leads in the direction of the Schmittenhöhe. First take trail no. 719 to the Hochsonnbergalm, then trail no. 1A to the Pinzgauer Hütte and afterwards hiking trail 719 leads back to the top station. 

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How to get there

Coordinates

47.32894, 12.73785

Parking
Valley station Schmittenhöhebahn

Properties

  • Zell am See
  • Flora
  • Circular tour
  • Fauna
  • tour.Aussichtsreich
  • Refreshment stop
  • Mountain railway ascent/descent
  • Family-friendly
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