Schmittenhöhe panoramic hiking trail Hiking tours
Tour description
Sunny high-altitude trails, spectacular views of Zell am See and numerous places to stop for refreshments make this tour on the Schmittenhöhe a truly enjoyable experience.
This varied hike starts at the Schmittenhöhebahn car park in Schmittental and leads steadily uphill along easily accessible paths to popular alpine pastures such as the Jaga-Alm, Sonnalm and Schmiedhofalm. Above the Sonnkogel, the scenic high-altitude promenade begins, with panoramic platforms leading to the summit of the Schmittenhöhe (1,965 m), where an impressive view of around 30 three-thousand-metre peaks opens up. The descent leads via the Pinzgauer Spaziergang to the Kettingalm and on via the Pfaffenkendelsteig back down into the valley – alternatively, a comfortable descent by mountain railway is possible.
Details
Starting point
Valley station Schmittenhöhenbahn/Sonnalmbahn
Finishing point
Zell am See centre
Route type
Hiking tours
Valley station Schmittenhöhenbahn/Sonnalmbahn
Finishing point
Zell am See centre
Route type
Hiking tours
Elevation profile
Points along the way
Best time of year
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How to get there
Coordinates
47.32594, 12.7754
Public transport
From the Postplatz in Zell am See by bus no.71 to valley station Schmittenhöhe.
From the Postplatz in Zell am See by bus no.71 to valley station Schmittenhöhe.
Parking
Schmittenhöhebahn valley station
Schmittenhöhebahn valley station
Further information & links
Information about the opening hours of the cable cars.