Mountain path - Variant Schmittenhöhe to Schüttdorf

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8.82km

783 - 1,952m

Distance

10hm

1,133hm

Ascent

02:30h

Duration

Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus GmbH

Brief description: 4-Lake-Hiking and further to Schüttdorf
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

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Starting point: Valley station Schmittenhöhenbahn
Route: Schmittenhöhe (1,965 m)peak
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Berghotel Schmittenhöhe restaurant
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Elisabeth-Kapelle place of worship
0.1 km

Glocknerhaus alpine hut
3.7 km

Areit Lounge restaurant
5.2 km

Schüttgut neighbourhood
8.8 km

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Description: Ascent with the Schmittenhöhenbahn
From the summit Schmittenhöhe you can enjoy beautiful views on the surrounding mountains and the Sissi-Chapel.

Thereafter the walk goes down to Kettingalm .

At the end of the 1,5 km long hike you will reach the Schmittenhöhenweg and respectively the Areitweg which you follow back to the bottom station of areitXpress.
Directions: Ascent with the Schmittenhöhenbahn - walking time reduction of 4h. From the summit Schmittenhöhe you can enjoy beautiful views on the surrounding mountains and the Sissi-Chapel. Here there would also be a great possibility for a rest at Schmitten Café or Berghotel Schmitten (descent possible with the Schmittenhöhenbahn). Thereafter the walk goes down to Kettingalm (path no. 719 - Pinzgauer Spaziergang). At the Kettingalm you cross a meadow and get to the info sign "Pfaffenkendelsteig" (No. 69; overnight-stays possible in the Pinzgauer Hütte). At the end of the 1,5 km long hike you will reach the Schmittenhöhenweg (No. 50) and respectively the Areitweg (No. 56A, 51) which you follow back to the valley.
Highest point: 1,952 m
Endpoint: Talstation areitXpress
Height profile
Equipment: Protection against rain and sun
Water is of major importance

telescopic poles are an advantage
Tips: Use with your guest card the free bus offer (also because the starting and end point is not the same.)
Additional information: opening times of the cable cars
Directions: From the Postplatz in Zell am See by bus to valley station Schmittenhöhe
Public transportation: Bus 71