Schönwieskopf / Hundstein - via Schützingalm Hiking tours
Tour description
Circular hike with panoramic views – from Mitterberg via Schönwieskopf to Hundstein.
This beautiful circular tour leads from the Mitterberg mountain inn across flowering alpine meadows and scenic ridges up to the Hundstein with the Statzerhaus at 2,117 m. Along the way, the Schützingalm and the Statzerhaus invite you to stop for a bite to eat. After reaching the summit, the trail leads past the Rupertihaus and over the Hochschleipfgut back to the starting point. A tour full of nature, views and authentic mountain moments!
Details
Starting point
Restaurant Mitterberghof
Finishing point
Berggasthof Mitteberg
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
This path starts at restaurant Mitterberg, where you walk along a forest road to Schützingalm and continue from there to Schönwieskopf. After a short snack at the Schönwieskopf you are hiking along a ridge to the Hundstein (Statzerhaus). From there you cross will cross Rupertihaus and return from the Hochhschleipfgut to your starting point.
Restaurant Mitterberghof
Finishing point
Berggasthof Mitteberg
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
This path starts at restaurant Mitterberg, where you walk along a forest road to Schützingalm and continue from there to Schönwieskopf. After a short snack at the Schönwieskopf you are hiking along a ridge to the Hundstein (Statzerhaus). From there you cross will cross Rupertihaus and return from the Hochhschleipfgut to your starting point.
Elevation profile
Tips
The Schützingalm in Thumersbach near Zell am See is a popular excursion destination for hikers. Situated on the east side of Lake Zell at 1,655 meters above sea level, the beautiful mountain hut, managed by the Bichler family in the summer months, is also an insider tip for tasty classic huts such as Almbrot, Stanitzel or Kaiserschmarren
Recommended equipment
Sturdy walking shoes, protection agains rain and sun! The weather can change quickly in the mountains!
Points along the way
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How to get there
Taxi or car (10 min approx. from Zell am See)
Coordinates
47.33868, 12.82823
Public transport
Busses do shuttle every half hour between Zell am See and Thumersbach
Busses do shuttle every half hour between Zell am See and Thumersbach
Parking
Mountain restaurant Mitterberg
Mountain restaurant Mitterberg
Further information & links
Contact and infos about the huts.