Hiking at a high level
The Zell am See-Kaprun holiday region is located in Salzburg's Pinzgau and combines the best of the Alps. The region is nestled between the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, the Schmittenhöhe and the Lake Zell and is worth a visit in summer as well as in winter: around the crystal-clear lake with drinking water quality, hiking fans will find a variety of tours in the surrounding mountains.
If you prefer to take it easy, take a walk around the lake and then enjoy the cool water.
Zell's local mountain is the 2000 m high panoramic and family mountain Schmittenhöhe. You can reach the most beautiful hiking trails directly from Zell am See by gondola.
In summer the Schmittenhöhe is a real hiking paradise for nature-loving connoisseurs and families. The choice of hikes is diverse: from short hikes such as the “Sisi Rundweg”, which is dedicated to Austria’s former empress, to the eventful high-altitude promenade to Sonnkogel, to the long hike “Pinzgauer Walk”.
Let's go Schmidolin's baptism of fire and to the new one Adventure hiking trail “Mystical Forest”. The kids have a lot to do on the hiking trails of Schmidolin, the mascot of the Schmittenhöhe: tricky questions have to be answered, daring tests of courage have to be overcome and not so easy tasks have to be mastered. The goal is to accompany Schmidolin as he grows up and to help him learn to breathe fire. Anyone who has successfully completed all stations and documented this in an adventure pass will be rewarded at the end.
Hiking in Kaprun
A municipality in the Austrian region of Salzburg, offers a variety of beautiful hiking trails for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. Here are some of the popular hiking options in the Kaprun area:
Sigmund Thun Gorge: The Sigmund Thun Gorge is an impressive gorge near Kaprun. A hiking trail leads along the clear river through the gorge, past fascinating rock formations and waterfalls.
Corn cobs: The Maiskogel is a popular hiking area in Kaprun. There are various routes and paths that take hikers through forests and alpine landscapes, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
Kitzsteinhorn summit hike: For experienced hikers, the Kitzsteinhorn offers a more challenging summit hike. This tour rewards you with spectacular views of the glacier landscape and the surrounding mountains.
Alpine Center Kaprun: Various hiking trails lead from the Alpine Center on the Kitzsteinhorn to various viewpoints and mountain lakes. These trails are often well signposted and offer the opportunity to explore the alpine surroundings.
Tauern Spa Trail: The Tauern Spa Trail is a circular route that leads around Lake Zell and also runs through Kaprun. This hike offers wonderful views of the lake and the surrounding countryside.