The mystical forest Hiking tours

Intermediate Open
1 h 0 min
1826 m
1.15 km
11 m
138 m
Level of fitness

Tour description

Hiking adventure in the forest for the whole family. The adventure playground for little hikers at the end of the trail you’ll find it right next to the Schmiedhofalm. 

The mystical forest takes hikers on an eventful journey into the world of sagas. The numerous stations along the forest trail are a fabulous experience for the whole family. Most of the trail leads downhill through the forest to the finishing point, the Schmiedhofalm. There, the adventure playground will make the kids' hearts beat faster.

Details & elevation profile

Starting point
Sonnkogelbahn mountain station

Finishing point
Schmiedhofalm

Route type
Hiking tours

Elevation profile


Route description:
Ascent Sonnenalmbahn (Schmittenstraße 121, 5700 Zell am See) and Sonnkogelbahn with hike on route 66,

Ascent Sonnenalmbahn with hike on route 66,

Ascent Schmittenhöhebahn with hike on route 68 (High Altitude Promenade) and 66 or hike from the valley on the routes 64 and 66.

Tips

Playground "Der weiße Hirsch (the white deer)" at Schmiedhofalm

Best time of year

Jan
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How to get there

Coordinates

47.34431, 12.75574

Public transport
Bus 71
Parking
Schmittenhöhe Valley Station

Schmittenstraße 119
5700 Zell am See

Further information & links

Every stop revolves around a specific mystical story:
  • Tausend Stimmen (a thousand voices)
  • Die Wildfrauen (the wild women) 
  • Zeitzeuge (witness to the passing of ages)
  • Der weiße Hirsch (the white deer)
  • Vom Schlag getroffen (hit by the blow)
  • Vom neugierig sein (to be curious)
  • Kundlkraut & Widirat (wild thyme & haircap moos)
  • Die wilde Musik (the wild music)

Properties

  • Zell am See
  • Kitzbüheler Alpen
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