Adventure Hiking

ADVENTURE HIKING DEAR HIKING FAN, i IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HIKERS in this ‘hiking guide’, you’ll findhiking information, hiking tips, guided tours in Zell am See-Kaprun, a list of all huts and also a hiking pass.

The spectacular combination of glacier, mountain and lake is nothing short of unique and guarantees unforgettable insights into Austria’s nature. Depending on how many routes you discover, you’ll receive the bronze, silver or gold hiking needle at the end of your stay.

Good luck to all the walkers! Your hiking team of Zell am See-Kaprun Blue mountain trails: Easy trails, which require neither mountain experience, nor any special equipment. Red mountain trails require sufficient fitness and a minimum of equipment for hiking. At least one person in the group ought CONTENT to have some experience of hiking tours in the mountains. Black mountain trails i.e. on Alpine tours, every participant Important information for hikers p. 3 has to be sure of step and needs a good head for heights. • Hiking tips for beginner p. 4 – 8 Adequate mountain expertise is necessary here! • Hiking tips for advanced p. 9 – 12 Trails suitable for children’s prams are marked with this symbol in the hiking map. • High alpine hiking tip p. 13 Huts with accomodation Schmittenhöhe p. 14 – 15 are marked with this symbol on the pages 29 – 37. High altitude reservoirs Kaprun p. 16 – 17 EQUIPMENT Kitzsteinhorn p. 18 – 19 • Water is of major importance – take your water bottle with you • Protection against rain and sun Family Mountain Maiskogel p. 20 • Trekking poles for the ride up and ride down • Theme paths p. 21 – 25 • Sturdy walking shoes with deep-tread soles and the clothing has to be suitable for the Alpine region. • Climbing p. 26 – 27 All huts in Kaprun, Zell am See, Thumersbach p. 29 – 37 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Emergency call: 1 1 2 Mountain rescue service: 140 Stamps for hiking needle p. 38 Rescue service: 144 Hiking map and tours app info p. 39 Classification Trail (destination) Pictogram Walking time Trail no.

Guided hiking tours can be found on a separate overview

sheet. Information also available from the tourist information in 1. Destination Zell am See and Kaprun. 2. Destination

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4 5 ZELL AM SEE KAPRUN WALKING PATH g) – SEEPROMENADE NO. 17 | DIFFICULTY: DURATION: approx. 3.0 h WALKING ROUND KLAMMSEE DIFFICULTY: DURATION: approx. 1.0 h

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FAMILY TIP It is possible to go completely Begin: Sigmund Thun gorge around the lake on the lake prom- Klammseestüberl with playground enade. Alternative: lake crossing and fitness course is to the right from Thumersbach to Zell am See. at the end of the lake. The trail Recommondation: Change in Thum- out of the valley leads past natural ersbach to the other side into Thum- history information boards. ersbacher Höhenpromenade no. 90 PRICES AND INFO: PRICES AND INFO: Possibility to combine with a hike Parking: Lido Seespitz Schüttdorf through the Sigmund Thun gorge. (free of charge); lake crossing from www.klammkaprun.at Thumersbach Kurpark half hourly www.schmitten.at

NO. 57 – EBENBERGALMSTEIG NO. 15/15A | BÜRGKOGELSTEIG Breathtaking view of the Zell am See lake. Beautiful lookout point in the Kaprun valley DIFFICULTY: DURATION: approx. 40 min. DIFFICULTY: DURATION: approx. 1.0 h

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6 7 NO. 31 – HERBAL PATH ADVANCED DIFFICULTY: DURATION: approx. 45 min Fürthermoaralm KAPRUN E Wielingerkogel FAMILY 1776 TIP NO. 41d – HIRTERBODENWEG Stausee BEGINNER Wasserfall- Walking round at Langwiedboden ADVANCED boden DIFFICULTY: DURATION: approx. 20 min.

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RUSTIC FÜRTHERMOARALM Höhenburg FAMILY You will be overwhelmed by the 2108 TIP breathtaking view of Glockner Bergrestaurant Mooserboden group, the reservoirs and the Stein- Stausee S Mooserboden ernes Meer (sea of stones). With a 0 1 km 45 minutes‘ walk (one way) and a This wide circular path starts at the Häuslalm and runs passed breath- difference in altitude of 237 metres, the herbal path is also opti- taking viewing points of the Zell basin to an old shepherd’s ruin. It is mally suited for families. But not suitable for children’s prams. an ideal path for families with small children and has resting areas.

INFO: From Zell am See, take bus 660 to Kesselfall. Free parking PRICES AND INFO: www.kitzsteinhorn.at garage at Kesselfall, then you go up to Mooserboden by shuttle RIDE UP WITH THE KITZSTEINHORN CABLE CAR: from 8.15am buses an the Lärchwand inclined elevator. Information guided tour at the tourist office Kaprun, T. +43 6547 8080 ZELL AM SEE - SCHMITTENHÖHE ZELL AM SEE – SCHMITTENHÖHE NO. 50 – 4 LAKE HIKING HERBAL HIKING TRAIL DIFFICULTY: DURATION: approx. 3.5 h “KRAUT & RUAM” DIFFICULTY: DURATION: approx. 30 min Regionality, enjoyment and tradi- tion all meet up and combine on the herbal hiking trail. Visitors can discover along this trail local wild- flowers and herbs such as dandeli- ons, nettles and their relatives. The- matic info-boards along the 200 Ride up on the Schmittenhöhe lift. metres long circular walk provide A moderate hike to the 3 mountain fascinating information about ap- lakes with view over lake Zell at plications, uses and healing effects walking path no. 50. Ride down on of the plants. the the cityXpress and back by bus no. 71 to the parking place Schmit- PRICES AND INFO: www.schmitten.at tenhöhe is possible. Opened daily during the operation times of the cable car from mid of May – early October PRICES A. INFO: www.schmitten.at

8 9 ZELL AM SEE – THUMBERSBACH NO. 719 – PINZGAUER SPAZIERGANG one of the most beautiful high trails in the eastern Alps NO. 82 & 83 – SCHWALBENWAND DIFFICULTY: good physical condition necessary! DIFFICULTY: DURATION: approx. 4.0 h DURATION: all-day hike, 6 hours of pure walking time ADVANCED ADVANCED

FROM THE SCHMITTEN TO SAALBACH Ride up on the Schmittenhöhe lift. Afterwards hike along the FROM MITTERBERG “Pinzgau Walk” to Saalbach. Ride down on the Schattberg X-Press. TO THE SCHWALBENWAND Back by bus to the original starting point. Starting point: mountain restaurant SCHMITTENHÖHEBAHN: mid of May – mid of Oct. www.schmitten.at Mitterberg. Walking tour along SCHATTBERG X-PRESS: mid of June – end of Sept. www.saalbach.com the Schwalbenwand path no. 82 LAST RIDE DOWN: mountain station 4.15pm, to the Schwalbenwand. (Cross on middle station 4.30pm, bus stop “Schattberg” hourly until 7.22pm the summit: 2,011 m). Back along the Schwalbenwand path no. 83 to PRICES AND INFO: www.schmitten.at the mountain restaurant Mitterberg (closed on Mon.).

NO. c), a) & NO. 90 – THUMERSBACHER HÖHENPROMENADE approx. 1.15 h DIFFICULTY: DURATION: Mobility Card Zell am See-Kaprun FAMILY NEW MOBILITY CARD: TIP 100% CAR-FREE HOLIDAYS WITH THE PINZGAU MOBILITY OFFER IN ZELL AM SEE-KAPRUN From 01.05. until 31.10., the Zell am See-Kaprun region can be explored in comfort and free of charge by all means WITH A WONDERFUL VIEW of public transport. TO THE LAKE ZELL AM SEE Every guest receives the mobility card and can experience the Starting at the village square in region and all of Pinzgau for the entire length of his stay. Thumersbach, after the Kinder- Information: www.zellamsee-kaprun.com/mobility garten. Partially through the forest in the direction of Grafleiten, with magnificent views over the Zell am See lake.

10 11 KAPRUN HIGH ALPINE NO. 5 – ALEXANDER ENZINGER WEG a variety of alpine flora KAPRUN DIFFICULTY: ADVANCED

DURATION: approx. 4.0 h NO. 726 – HOCHKAMMERWEG HIGH ALPINE splendid views to the high altitude reservoirs DIFFICULTY: High alpine tour! DURATION: approx. 4.0 h

FROM THE KITZSTEINHORN TO THE MAISKOGEL Ride up to the Alpincenter with the Kitzsteinhorn cable cars. Then FROM THE KITZSTEINHORN TO THE HIGH ALTITUDE RESERVOIRS take a hike along the Alexander Enzinger path to the Maiskogel. Walk from the Alpincenter in a southerly direction to the glacier Descent with the new MK Maiskogelbahn cable car (from end of lake. From here you go along the Kammerscharte down to the May – end of September). More information www.kitzsteinhorn.at Fürthermoar Alm. Then you walk up to the Mooserboden or ride back to the valley by bus. PRICES AND INFO: www.kitzsteinhorn.at or PRICES AND INFO: InfoService T.+43 6547 8621 www.kitzsteinhorn.at or InfoService T.+43 6547 8621 RIDE UP WITH THE KITZSTEIN- HORN CABLE CAR: from 8.15am REFRESHMENT TIP: Ebmatten-Fürthermoaralm RIDE DOWN: Ride down possible with the new RIDE UP WITH THE KITZSTEIN- MK Maiskogelbahn cable car. HORN CABLE CAR: from 8.15am Prices and info: www.kitzsteinhorn.at or LAST BUS DOWN FROM InfoService T.+43 6547 8621 THE FÜRTHERMOARALM: May, June, Sept., Oct.: 4.55pm Bus line 660 to get back to July and August: 5.10pm Kitzsteinhorn valley station

DETAILED INFORMATION OF ALL TOURS IN THE WALKING MAP

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Whether it be a freeride adventure in the Electric-motocross park, mountain yoga at 2,000 m with views to an unique mountain panorama or a cultural hike through the biggest open-air art gallery in Europe. Action, fun, culture and relaxation on the Schmitten in Zell am See allow you to find your personal highlight.

FAMILY ADVENTURES The Höhenpromenade (High altitude promenade) and Schmidolin’s Feuertaufe (Baptism of Fire) are two of many Schmitten adventures which are perfect for families. On the family adventure trail “Schmidolins baptism of fire” families walk from station to station in Schmidolin’s footsteps.

PURE ACTION Austria’s highest Electric-Motocross Park is worth a visit for adren- aline junkies. Varied parcours next to breathtaking scenery are fun for all ages and speed lovers. Cool kids from 6 – 14 years can improve their skills in balance at “Schmidolin’s rocket bike”. Extra Tip: OSET 24 Racing Junior Trail for everyone from 12 – 99 years.

LEGEND TRAIL “MYSTICAL FOREST” The mystical forest takes you on an exciting journey in the world of sagas. Experience the stories/tales very closely on the various stations on site. The kids will surely be thrilled about the new adventure playground at the Schmiedhofalm.

YOGA & JODELING ON THE MOUNTAIN There are many free guided hikes, as well as mountain yoga and jodeling, included in a valid lift ticket. Relax at 2,000 m with an experienced yoga trainer. Participants enjoy the art of Indian yoga for 2 hours. This is included in the cable car ticket. A musical introduction to the alpine yodelling technique is given to the participants during a yodelling lesson at 2,000 m. Dates and information about yoga and yodelling on the mountain: www.schmitten.a

Schmittenhöhebahnen AG Info-T. +43 6542 789-211 [email protected] www.schmitten.at

14 15 HIGH ALTITUDE RESERVOIRS KAPRUN A BLEND OF NATURE AND TECHNOLOGY Special bus shuttles and the largest diagonal lift in Europa, will comfortably take you to the Mooserboden reservoir, situated at an altitude of 2,000 metres. Numerous hiking trails invite you to explore, a guided dam wall tour provides insights behind the scenes of electricity, a dam via ferrata and the via ferrata Arena beckons for sporting challenge.

HERBAL TRAIL: An easy hike for families is the herbal trail from Mooserboden down to the farmed Fürthermoar Alm. (more information see page 31). On site you can enjoy regional delicacies, for children there is a petting zoo and a playground.

WALKING AND LEARNING WITH CHILDREN: Tour of the Mooser- boden reservoir for children: Six adventure stations will allow young and old visitors to find out more about nature and technology in a playful manner. At the cash desk, children are handed a leaflet with a plan and directions on how to experience the kids trail. With the answer cards the children will receive a little surprise at the kiosk near the exhibition “Electricity Adventure World”.

ENTER THE DEPTHS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE MOOSER DAM: How were the gigantic walls built in the middle of the Alps? How is electricity generated from water? All these questions will be an- swered during a guided tour of the dam wall. Meeting point and registration at the Mooserboden Kiosk.

EXPLORE THE ELECTRICITY ADVENTURE WORLD: In this exhibition, young and old can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of hydropower and the myth of Kaprun. Two interactive water exhibits also invite you to put your own hands on water damming, pumping and understanding the function of various turbines.

NEW - FREE MULTIMEDIA GUIDE: Learn interesting facts about hydropower and the myth of Kaprun with our digital guide. Simply download the app “LOCANDY” from the App Store/Playstore and scan the QR Code below.

Address cash desk: Kesselfallstrasse 98, 5710 Kaprun, free WiFi for visitors Verbund Tourismus GmbH Info-Tel. +43 50313-23201 [email protected] www.verbund.com/kaprun

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Summer on the Kitzsteinhorn is an experience in itself. Right next to the Hohe Tauern National Park and situated amidst the highest mountains in Austria, the high alpine nature is at its most spectacular.

GIPFELWELT 3000 – TOP OF SALZBURG Experience the fascination, energy and grandeur of high alpine nature on top of the Kitzsteinhorn: the Gipfelwelt 3000 opens up magnificent views of the Hohe Tauern National Park.

PANORAMA-PLATFORM “TOP OF SALZBURG” Salzburg’s highest panorama-platform at 3,029 m offers tremendous views into the valley, onto the lake Zeller See and of the seemingly endless mountain chain of the Limestone Alps.

CINEMA 3000 Spectacular and close enough to touch – unforgettable impression of the relentless power and beauty of this high-mountain region is presented to you on an 8 metre-wide screen.

NATIONALPARK GALLERY Mystical info stations located inside the mountain and an impressive panorama platform with view of the Grossglockner.

ICE ARENA (EARLY JULY – END OF AUGUST) Slightly below the peak, there’s an adventure area awaiting you, one of a kind in Austria: The ICE ARENA with slides in the summer snow, snow beach, ICE BAR and so much more.

FREE GUIDED NATIONAL PARK RANGER TOURS From mid of May “Nationalpark Gallery Tour” through the Gipfelwelt 3000, incl. Salzburg’s highest panorama platform “Top of Salzburg” at 3,029 m. From early July “Explorer Tour” through 4 climatic zones from the valley to the world of the glaciers. For details see overview sheet.

TIP: Alpine Playground at 2,500 m in front of the mountain restaurant Gletschermühle.

Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG [email protected] InfoService T. +43 6547 8621 www.kitzsteinhorn.at

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Racy downhill fun for the entire family provides the first alpine roller coaster in Salzburger Land! Safely guided on rails, the green two-seaters race with up to 40 km/h downhill. All this action makes hungry – snacks, yummy ice cream creations and cool drinks are waiting for all adventurers at the Maisi Alm.

PRICES AND INFO: www.kitzsteinhorn.at or InfoService T +43 6547 8621 ARRIVAL: There is plenty of free parking bus stop (line 660) ADDRESS: Kitzsteinhornplatz 1a, 5710 Kaprun

20 21 GROSSGLOCKNER 3798m

SPIELMANN 3027m

EDELWEISSSPITZE 2571m

PASSHÖHE HOCHTOR 2504m

FUSCHER TÖRL 2428m KAISER-FRANZ-JOSEFS-HÖHE 2369m KAPRUNER GROSSGLOCKNER HIGH ALPINE ROAD AUSBLICK-RUNDE PIFFKAR 1620m 2 4 8 K M O F H KI NI G T R A LI S This hiking trail connects UP TO THEME PATHS HEILIGENBLUT places with especially beauti- 3,027 meters! 1288m Take the guided “Exploring the ful views in the Kaprun Valley. Grossglockner”. Tour on the Glockner bus with a National Park ranger The circular route starts at the Kirchbichl, leads to SO CLOSE TO Kaprun Castle and via the Lechnerberg into the valley. The tour continues via the Bürgkogel to the Kesselfall Gorge and from there back to the centre – to the Kirchbichl. The Grossglocknerheaven! High Alpine Road at the foot of Austria‘s highest mountain is the most beautiful Several interim destinations panoramic road in Europe. It leads 48 kilometers invite to stop and stay a while. through the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park to a height of 2,571 meters above sea level and ends at This route offers the oppor- the longest glacier in the Eastern Alps, the Pasterze. tunity to discover something Numerous theme trails, exciting exhibitions and “new” or from a different playgrounds o er an unforgettable adventure in the perspective – here in the biggest national park in Central Europe. beautiful Kaprun Valley.

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SPIELMANN 3027m

EDELWEISSSPITZE 2571m

PASSHÖHE HOCHTOR 2504m

FUSCHER TÖRL 2428m KAISER-FRANZ-JOSEFS-HÖHE 2369m

PIFFKAR 1620m

HEILIGENBLUT 1288m

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22 23 WiesenKönigReich “GUESTBOOK” THEM PATH Wetlands of Lake Zell IN THUMERSBACH

ZELL AM SEE THEME PATHS Nature Sanctuary and Protected Landscape Zeller South Shore. One You can follow the tracks of THEME PATHS of the last expansive wetlands of Pinzgau is to be found on the south- historic personalities on the ern shore of the lake Zeller See. The wetlands with its lowland moor theme trail on the Thumers- and wetland meadows give shelter to a variety of plants and animals bach High Altitude Prom- that have become quite rare today. The wide moor area is surrounded enade at the eastern shore of by impressive mountain scenery. Because the area is quite big, there Lake Zell. Along the beautiful are different ways to visit it. The best is to come by foot or bike. forest path are six stations in honour of famous person- GETTING THERE: alities who left their mark in From Zell am See train station Zell am See-Kaprun. Learn by bus 70 or 640 to Schüttdorf more about Stefan Zweig, or Strandbad Erlberg. the Trapp Family or Alfred From Kaprun by bus 660 to Kubin and how they shaped “Tischlerhäusl”. From there the region. Each personality is by foot along the Karl-Vogt- presented by a unique scenic Strasse entry tennis center or intervention. Porsche horse riding club. The heart of the theme trail is the “guestbook”, which can be FURTHER INFORMATION: found at a stunning viewing plateau. The “guestbook” contains Established in 2015 a theme path along the trails shows the special short portraits of other groundbreakers and pioneers here. They features of the nature reserve. Audio stations, viewing areas and represent everyone who has shaped this place over the centuries, information portals point out the risks to natural beauty, the crea- and whose lives were shaped by the unique nature of this region. tion and maintenance of the landscape, and stimulate your own Starting from the Thumersbach village square, the “guestbook”-

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24 25 CLIMBING GARDEN/CLIMBING ROUTES AT KITZSEINHORN Climbing Garden Rettenwand and Grünsteinfindling ROCK CLIMBING ARENA Climbing routes for all skill levels – only a 25-minutes walk HÖHENBURG from the Alpincenter. Route sketches see: www.kitzsteinhorn.at

CLIMBING VIA FERRATA IN THE KITZLOCHKLAMM GORGE CLIMBING in Taxenbach – approx. 20 km away from Zell am See-Kaprun mid of May – end of September 8.00am – 6.00pm early October – October 26th 9.00am – 4.00pm Constantly the noise of the water is the acoustic companion on these tours. The selectively and creatively created via ferrata in the Kitzlochklamm with extremely successful route guidance in dreamlike environment and ROCK CLIMBING ROUTE GUIDANCE view into the water world of the DA I LY, from end of May Whether for beginners or experienced climbers, the Höhenburg Kitzlochklamm are suitable for Rock Climbing Arena offers a challenge for everyone. The via experienced climbers (Kitz-Klettersteig and free fall), as well as for ferrata Mooser-Mandl (C), Drossen-Hex (E) and Limberg-Zwerg families (family climbing Klammfloh). Perfect additions to one of (B/C) are accessible daily during the reservoirs’ opening hours, the most beautiful gorges in the Alpine region. on demand also guided by a certified mountain guide. ACCESSIBILITY: only during Kitzlochklamm opening hours ENTRY: info see Kitzlochklamm brochure or poster. Ascent and descent take place over wooden walkways and small bridges EQUIPMENT: Helmet, gloves and the via ferrata set of the Kitzlochklamm. Therefore, an entry fee to the gorge ist to be paid! can be borrowed on site INFO: Tourismusverband Taxenbach, Marktstr. 33, 5660 Taxenbach, REGISTRATION: for guided tour call T. +43 50313 23201 T. +43 6543 5252, [email protected]/www.taxenbach.at or Kitzlochklamm-Kassa: T. +43 6543 5219, www.kitzlochklamm.at PRICES AND INFO: www.verbund.com/kaprun

VIA FERRATA WEISSEE GLETSCHERWELT UTTENDORF MOBO107 – HIGHEST VIA FERRATA ON A DAM approx. 37 km from Zell am See-Kaprun DA I LY, from end of May MOBO107 is the world‘s highest climbing route Via Ferrata Kronprinz Rudolf in the area of Rudolfshütte, A, B on a dam. In addition to extraordinary climb- LENGTH: approx. 350 m, elev. gain 150 m ing elements (difficulty: A-B/C), the impressive Crystal Via Ferrata technically difficult, extremely panoramic view of the Hohe Tauern National exhausting, E Park also provides enthusiasm for climbing LENGTH: approx. 400 m, elev. gain 150 m fans. MOBO107 is accessible daily during the reservoirs’ opening hours, on demand also VIA FERRATA AND CLIMBING ROUTES IN WEISSBACH guided by a certified mountain guide. approx. 37 km away from Zell am See-Kaprun Children friendly via ferrata (B/C), 2 via ferratas (C/D and E/F) EQUIPMENT: Helmet, gloves and the via ferrata set Brechlplatte climbing garden (light to medium difficulty) can be borrowed on site. INFO: Climbing equipment can be hired at the Alpin school REGISTRATION: for guided tour call T. +43 50313 23201 Markus Hirnböck Unterweißbach 36, 5093 Weißbach/Lofer (next to the community hall) T. +43 664 4411206 PRICES AND INFO: www.verbund.com/kaprun www.weissbach.at/kletterdorf/

26 27 KAPRUN MOUNTAIN RESTAURANTS AND HUTS

SALZBURGER HÜTTE KITZSTEINHORN 1,860 m Nice, easy trip to chamois, marmots and “Edelweiss”. Away from the busy valley you will find real Austrian hos- pitality. We do serve homemade “Pinzgauer” specialities surrounded by charming mountain scenery. A very unique experience is a overnight stay on our mountain hut. For Bikers Directly at the bike track Kaprun- RENT Maiskogel-Kitzsteinhorn – 1400 spectacular Vertical meters. For downhill you may use challenging single trails. New: Children area with fountain and water wheel. Opening times: early June – end of September

SALZBURGER HÜTTE - KITZSTEINHORN Family Klawunn, T. +43 6549 7349 (all year) Tel. +43 664 3734587 (during the opening times)

EDERALM 1,420 m Opening times: mid of June – early September T. +43 664 3918577 oder +43 664 3918727

BERGRESTAURANT GLETSCHERMÜHLE 2,452 m Opening times: daily 9.00am – 4.15pm T. +43 6547 8621

GLOCKNERBLICK 1,670 m Opening times: end of May – mid of October 9.00am – 5.00pm closed on Mondays T. +43 664 8206000 Intersport Scholz I Bahnhofstraße 13 I 5700 Zell am See HEINRICH SCHWAIGER HAUS 2,802 m Telefon: 06542/72606 I www.intersport-scholz.at Opening times: [email protected] I Rent a Bike approx. mid of June – Montag - Freitag 09:00 - 18:00 I Samstag 09:00 - 17:00 approx. end of September T. +43 664 6565555

28 29 BERGRESTAURANT FÜRTHERMOARALM MOOSERBODEN 2,040 m MOOSERBODEN 1,803 m Enjoy the unique location, di- This alpine pasture is idyllically rectly on the Mooserboden res- located between the Mooser- ervoir with tremendous views of boden and Wasserfallboden the surrounding three thousand reservoirs in the Kaprun Valley metre peaks. Our large sun and is easily accessible by bus terrace with panoramic views or via the educational herb and the newly renovated inside trail. The Fürthermoar Alm area invite you to come and treats its guests to homemade linger for a while. We will spoil you with regional dishes and delica- specialities and dishes of the day. Many products from the own cies, such as “Kaiserschmarren” (chopped pancakes with raisins), organic farm are used for the preparation of the dishes. Kaiser- “Kaspressknödel” (cheese dumplings), hearty snacks and home-made schmarren, Kaspressknödel (dumplings), salads as well as our pastries. We offer children’s meals for our younger guests and they unique Almjause are of course also on the menu. The fresh alpine can enjoy action, games, and fun on the children’s playground. At the pasture milk and buttermilk directly from the cattle on our lush neighbouring kiosk, with its own sun terrace and wind-protected area, alpine meadows are something very special indeed. We also make you can get small snacks, cakes, drinks, and various souvenirs. Start- syrups and juice from the herbs growing in the meadows; you are ing point for the herb educational trail and several hikes. welcome to try them. There is also a natural magic drink and plenty Opening times: end of May – mid of October, daily of possibilities for fun and games for our youngest guests. An alpine pasture chapel, a small alpine farm museum and an herb BERGRESTAURANT MOOSERBODEN Family Kurt and Irene Schroll and potato garden complement the excursion. Mooserbodenstrasse 20, T. +43 6547 84580 Opening times: early June – end of September (during the opening times) or +43 664 4988847 [email protected], www.mooserboden.at FÜRTHERMOARALM Family Aberger Dick Mooserbodenstr. 10, T. +43 650 4246861 [email protected], www.fuerthermoar.at GLEIWITZER HÜTTE 2,176 m The DAV Tittmoning mountain KESSELFALL ALPENHAUS 1,068 m hut is in the heart of the alpine Opening times: landscape and offers wonderful end of May – early October views of the Fusch and Kaprun daily valley. Various hiking trails from T. +43 660 3522242 both valleys lead up to the hut at 2,176 m. Home-made regional and alpine specialities await hikers up in the mountain hut, and can best be enjoyed on the sun terrace KITZSTEINHORN with its unique views of the Steinernes Meer and Dachstein. Anyone GIPFEL RESTAURANT 3,029 m wanting to catch a glimpse of the wonderful views of Lake Zell can Opening times: take the 1.5 hour hike from the hut to the Imbachhorn. You can also opened all year round stay overnight in the refurbished mountain hut. In the cosy rooms daily 9.30am - 4.00pm and camps, your time on the mountain becomes a special experi- T. +43 6547 8621 ence. Away from the stresses of daily life. Take a deep breath and enjoy the cosy alpine atmosphere. KLAMMSEESTÜBERL 850 m Opening times: mid of June – end of September Opening times: mid of May – end of September GLEIWITZER HÜTTE Antje Böttcher, Zeller Fusch 83 (depends on weather) daily 5672 Fusch a. d. Glocknerstrasse, T. +43 664 9294989 T. +43 50313 23229 [email protected], www.gleiwitzerhuette.at

30 31 KREFELDERHÜTTE 2,295 m Opening times: ZELL AM SEE mid of July – end of August MOUNTAIN RESTAURANTS AND HUTS T. +43 664 5444726

BERGRESTAURANT MAISKOGEL ALM RANCH 1,540 m JAGA-ALM 1,200 m Opening times: approx. early May – end of October Enjoy our local specialities T. +43 676 5275740 from our own farm and hunt, with petting zoo on our sunny terrace or in the restaurant. For kids we offer a petting zoo, outdoor chil- SAULOCHALM 1,570 m dren’s playground and indoor Opening times: children’s playroom. end of May – end of September T. +43 699 17219108 Opening times: mid of May – mid of Oct., daily 8.00am – 12.00midn.

BERGHOTEL JAGA-ALM Rooms and hotel appartements with all-inclusive board and Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card. ALMWIRTSCH. SCHNECKENREITH 920 m Family Pfeffer, 5700 Zell am See, Sonnalmweg 57 Opening times: T. +43 6542 72969, [email protected], www.jaga-alm.at mid of May – end of September daily, T. +43 664 2524469 or +43 664 5126999 SCHMIEDHOF ALM 1,720 m Escape the hustle and bustle JAUSENSTAT. STANGERBAUER 1,100 m of the valley below whilst at Opening times: 1,720 m above sea level. Ride early July – mid of September up to the Schmiedhof Alm otherwise on request! with the Sonnalm lift, to find T. +43 6547 8804 relaxing peace and sensational views. Pinzgau specialities are JAUSENSTAT. UNTERAIGEN ca. 860 m not simply cooked here – they Opening times: are celebrated. We are happy to cater for all types of festivities and daily until mid of September have many games for your children. Follow the no. 64 hiking path T. +43 6547 7277 and then nothing can go wrong. or +43 664 5108209 NEW: overnight stays in a double room with half board and Zell am See-Kaprun summer card possible.

Opening times: May – June, Sept. – Oct. closed on Mon. + Tue. UNTERBERGALM 1,570 m July + August opened daily in good weather, Opening times: closed in rainy weather, T. +43 664 1826290 early June – end of September closed on Wednesday SCHMIEDHOF ALM Fam. Mayr T. +43 6549 7376 5700 Zell am See, Schmitten 117 or +43 664 4427666 [email protected], www.schmiedhofalm.at

32 33 AREITLOUNGE SCHMITTEN CAFÉ 1,398 m 1,965 m In a fantastic location, directly It’s time to unwind and lean at the areitXpress mountain back a little. Relaxing on your station, there is the Areit- lounger out on the Schmit- Lounge. In the AreitLounge, ten Terrace, it would be an you can chill out at the open understatement to say that fireplace or on the sun terrace panoramas punctuated by with cool music and the best over thirty 3,000-metre service. On the weekly chang- peaks were unique. Highlights ing menu you will find homemade specialties such as different for fans of the finer things include cakes and coffee or regional pasta dishes, sushi “Pinzgau style”, finger food and crisp fresh sal- dishes for a small appetite. The Schmitten Café also has prac- ads with fresh farmhouse bread, but also classics such as Wiener tical matters well in hand as well, with sun creams, caps, ski schnitzel, peasant salad and the “Almjausn-Brettl”. All lovers of glasses and original souvenirs. sweets will be culinary spoiled with various delicious homemade sorbets with fresh fruits, seasonal and homemade cakes. Opening times: early May – mid of October Opening times: According to operating times of the areitXpress SCHMITTEN CAFÉ T. +43 6542 789-221 AREITLOUNGE [email protected], www.schmitten.at Hotline AreitLounge T. +43 6542 57177 [email protected], www.areitalm.at

SONNKOGEL HÄFERL BERGRESTAURANT 940 m 1,850 m Anyone who has happily re- Enjoy the holidays to the turned to the valley after an max! The Sonnkogel restau- exciting day on the Zeller rant will spoil you with dishes Hausberg has the opportunity and delicacies from the local to rest in the Häferl. cuisine. The herbal creations flowing from the hands of the chef at the Sonnkogel The small restaurant with a terrace, winter garden and a play- Restaurant will always be evident on the daily menu and they ground at the valley station of the Sonnenalmbahn offers snacks guarantee true taste sensations – as well as all the concomitant for a small meal, coffee and cake, ice cream and soft drinks. health benefits – to visitors. Before they savor fresh herbs in their dishes and drinks they can discover them along the herbal Opening times: hiking trail next to the restaurant. early July – mid of September Opening times: HÄFERL mid of May – early October T. +43 6542 789-222 [email protected], www.schmitten.at SONNKOGEL BERGRESTAURANT T. +43 6542 789-223 [email protected], www.schmitten.at

34 35 BERGHOTEL BLAICKNER’S SONNALM BERGHOTEL SCHMITTENHÖHE 1,400 m SCHNAPS HANS ALM 1,965 m Opening times: early June – end of Opening times: approx. mid of June – end September, daily 9.00am – 5.00pm of Sept., days closed are flexible – depend- T. +43 6542 73262 ent on the weather, T. +43 6542 72489

EBENBERGALM 996 m SCHOBER ALM 1,100 m Opening times: Opening times: early May – early November daily open from 10.00am closed on Tue. T. +43 6542 55777 T. +43 664 5113045

GLOCKNERHAUS 1,583 m Opening times: mid of June – early September days closed are flexible ALL HUTS IN THUMERSBACH T. +43 664 2349743

HOCHSONNBERGALM 1,841 m ENZIANHÜTTE 1,300 m Opening times: Opening times: early June – end of September 1. May (May feast) – end of October T. +43 664 5455568 daily or +43 0664 2819053 T. +43 664 73555853

HOCHZELLER ALM 1,960 m BERGGASTHOF MITTERBERG 1,200 m Opening times: end of May – Opening times: mid of October, 9.00am – 5.00pm until mid/end of November, T. +43 664 2810874 daily, closed on Mon. or +43 664 3410450 T. +43 6542 72493

GASTHOF MITTELSTATION 1,411 m SCHÜTZINGALM 1,655 m Opening times: Opening times: 1. weekend in July, mid mid of June – mid of September of July – early Sept. closed Tue. + Wed. T. +43 664 3504069 end of September: opened on weekends, T. +43 664 2812492

JAUSENSTATION PFEFFERBAUER 900 m STATZERHAUS 2,117 m Opening times: May, June and Oct. Opening times: only on weekends incl. holidays early June – end of October July – Sept. Tue., Wed., Thu. from 5pm T. +43 6542 74438 Fri., Sat., Sun. from 11.00am or +43 664 1445952 T. +43 664 5126990 TÖDLINGALM 1,800 m PINZGAUER HÜTTE 1,704 m Opening times: early June – Opening times: mid of September, T. +43 664 5285354 early June – mid of October on-site cheese factory, T. +43 6549 7861 August 15th cheese festival

36 37 FOR THE HUT HIKING NEEDLE STAMPS OF YOUR HIKING MAP You can get the hiking needle in the CHOICE Zell am See or Kaprun Information! ZELL AM SEE-KAPRUN TOURS APP From hiking, running, mountain biking, road biking to cross- country skiing, skitouring and winter hikes. 120 Routes can be ZELL ZELL ZELL ZELL AM SEE AM SEE found in the regions official App including description, pictures AM SEE AM SEE Ghf. Mittel- Berghotel and GPS data. Furthermore you can save routes locally, to access Bergrestaurant Hochzeller- station or Blaickner’s them even when your phone is offline. Sonnkogel alm AreitAlm Sonnalm

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SUMMITLYNX APP COLLECT HIKING PINS WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE ZELL ZELL KAPRUN AM SEE KAPRUN AM SEE Did you know that you’ll earn hiking pins if you hike a lot in our region? Jausenstation Ebenberg- Ederalm Bergrestaurant You’ll get points for alpine huts and mountains like the Schmitten. With Unteraigen alm Jaga-Alm enough points you’ll receive the golden, silver or bronze pin in the tourist information. If you don’t want to do it the old fashioned way with stamps and a booklet you can do it with your smartphone too. Just in- stall the app „SummitLynx“ on your iPhone or Android device. If you’re ZELL at a peak or hut you can check in at that location, even when there’s ZELL ZELL ZELL AM SEE AM SEE AM SEE AM SEE no reception. If you’ve checked in often and earned enough points THUMERSBACH Jausenstation Pinzgauer Schmiedhof- you’ll receive a digital pin on your phone. Of course you can share your Berggasthof Pfefferbauer Hütte alm achievement on facebook too. If you show your achievement on your Mitterberg smartphone in the tourist’s information you’ll get a real pin too! Have fun collecting pins! More about the app at summitlynx.com

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Download now or search for „summitlynx“ in your app store! Key: The level of difficulty of the trail ZELL determines the number of points: KAPRUN AM SEE THUMERSBACH blue stamp Hiking needle gold Imprint: Editor: Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus GmbH, www.zellamsee-kaprun.com Salzburger 1 point 40 points Status 03/2019, subject to change; graphics: www.nindlgrafik.at; photos: Gletscherbahnen Kaprun Hütte Statzerhaus AG, Schmittenhöhebahnen AG, Zell am See-Kaprun Archiv, Barbara Loidl / naturwerk, Österreich red stamp Hiking needle silver Werbung, Mario Lebesmühlbacher, all mountain restaurants and huts; print: Samson Druck GmbH 3 points 30 points Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus, 5700 Zell am See, Austria, T. +43 6542-770 black stamp Hiking needle bronze [email protected], www.zellamsee-kaprun.com 5 points 20 points

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