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Hiking in the Wildschönau and around · Summer

Schmittenhöhe at Zell am See

Panorama mountain above Lake Zell with hikes for all levels

The Schmittenhöhe is Zell am See's home mountain and in summer a destination for panoramic hikes. The Schmittenhöhebahn takes you to about 2,000 m, with views of Lake Zell and more than thirty peaks over 3,000 m, including the Grossglockner and the Dachstein. Since summer 2024 the Kaiserblick panorama platform with a glass floor has stood near the summit.

Up top, hiking routes for all levels begin. There is also an adventure world for children, and in summer guided herb walks are among the offers. A popular day plan is to ride up, walk down, and then visit the lake at Zell am See.

Official website

  • AgeAll ages
  • DurationHalf to full day
  • CostCable car is charged; ask about fares
  • DistanceApprox. 1 h 15 min drive
  • SeasonSummer
  • LocationZell am See (Salzburg region)

Tips

  • Ride up by gondola and walk down if the full route is too long.
  • Bring a jacket: it is cooler at nearly 2,000 m.
  • Plan a visit to the lake afterwards.

Practical

Zell am See is about 1 hour 15 minutes by car from Niederau, via Kitzbühel and the Pass Thurn. It is a long day trip that combines well with the lake.

Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.

Frequently asked questions

What can you see from the Schmittenhöhe?

Lake Zell and more than thirty peaks over 3,000 m, including the Grossglockner and the Dachstein.

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Stay in Niederau Partner

Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.

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