Schmittenhöhe - Hochsonnbergalm - Pinzgauer Hütte Hiking tours

Intermediate
3 h 0 min
1965 m
9.09 km
383 hm
383 hm
Level of fitness
Technique

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

Elevation profile


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

Dear nature lovers!We hope that the snacks and drinks you take with you on your hike will give you the strength to carry back the packaging material and empty cans and bottles. 

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

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How to get there

Coordinates

47.32894, 12.73785

Parking
Sufficient parking available at the valley station of the trassXpress and the Schmittenhöhebahn gondola.

Further information & links

piesendorf-niedernsill.at/en/

Opening hours of the lift

Hiking Map & Hiking Guide Piesendorf Niedernsill

Hiking Map Freytag & Berndt no. 382

Hiking Map Kompass no. 29

"Piesendorf Niedernsill erleben" App - free to download in the Android and iOS Store.

GPX download