Schmittenhöhe - Hochsonnbergalm - Pinzgauer Hütte Hiking tours
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 & elevation profile
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.
Recommended equipment
We kindly ask you to observe the Fair Play & Rules of Conduct!
Note: Leashes are compulsory in Piesendorf and Niedernsill!
Fairness and mutual consideration form the basis for a common together and the protection of the various interests in the natural region!
Ankle-high hiking boot, drinks & snacks, backpack, rain protection, mobile phone
Best time of year
How to get there
47.32894, 12.73785
Salzburg Verkehr (Bus & Train)
Sufficient parking available at the valley station of the trassXpress and the Schmittenhöhebahn gondola.
Further information & links
Hiking Map Freytag & Berndt no. 382
Hiking Map Kompass no. 29
"Piesendorf Niedernsill erleben" App - free to download in the Android and iOS Store.