Winter walking path from the top station Areit III to the Schmittenhöhe Winter walking
Tour description
Ascent by areitXpress and the Areitbahn to the Areitbahn III mountain station. Return by Schmittenhöhebahn.
Details & elevation profile
Starting point
Top station Areit III
Finishing point
Schmittenhöhe
Route type
Winter walking
Route description:
The winter walking path starts at the top station of the Areit lll lift and follows the snow fence behind the Elizabeth Chapel on the Schmittenhöhe (no 28). From there you can either walk back to the top station of the Areit lll or walk on further to the Sonnkogel (approx. 1 hour walking time, with the Sonnkogel- and the Sonnenalm lift), and take the Schmittenhöhe cable car back down to the valley.
Tips
Besichtigung der "Sissi Kapelle"
Recommended equipment
Achten Sie auf die Beschilderung. Skifahrer sind auch in der Nähe. Gutes Schuhwerk, Handschuhe, Mütze, Sonnenbrille und Kamera nicht vergessen!
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
How to get there
Bus und Auto
Coordinates
47.32436, 12.73648
Public transport
Bus 660 (from the Schmitten cable car staton bus no 71)
Bus 660 (from the Schmitten cable car staton bus no 71)
Parking
Car Park Areit
Car Park Areit
Further information & links
Also recommended for snowshoe hikers! Guided tours are also offered.