
Hill Farm Walk
Hill Farm Walk on the Schmitten
This year for the first time, a guided walk will take place every Tuesday, from the Schmittenhöhe to the popular Hochsonnbergalm in the locality of Piesendorf.
Dates & Times: | every Thuesday from June 14, 2011 until October 4, 2011 |
Lasts: | about 4 hours incl. lift ride
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Costs: | up and down trip adult € 22,00 up and down trip € 16,80 |
Equipment: | sturdy footwear, hiking and rain gear |
Route: | The walkers meet the walking guide at 9:15 a.m. at the Schmittenhöhebahn valley station and travel up together at 9:30 a.m. At a leisurely pace along the picturesque Pinzgauer Way, arrival at the Hochsonnbergalm is in around 1 1/2 hours. There, the group is welcomed by the landlord and lady and enjoys a special hut and alm tour with an explanation of the running of the alm, care of the animals, cheese-making and life on the alm. Afterwards, the return is again along the Pinzgauer Way back to the Schmittenhöhebahn, where the group arrive at around 14:00 p.m. The walking guide and alm tour are free, the guests only pay for the up and down ride and food and drink consumed at the Hochsonnbergalm. |
Guided hikes are limited to no more than 25 people. Please register for this hike through the InfoCenter, Tel. +43 (0) 6542 / 789-211 or by e-mail infocenter@schmitten.at. The Schmittenhöhebahn AG assumes no liability for accidents or injuries!