Summertime on the Schmittenhöhe

The “sun child” of the Salzburg Alps in its summery attire

Experience a summer on the mountain that you’ll remember for years to come! The Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See offers the perfect prerequisites for that. Diverse hiking trails, a dragon-tastic Adventure World for children, art and culture, along with extraordinary and action-fuelled activities.

The Schmitten-Summer for …

Schmidolins Adventureworld

E-Motocross Park

Offroad Park

Mystical Forest

High-Altitude Promenade

4-Lakes-Art-Hike

Pinzgauer Spaziergang

Maurerkogel

Weekly program

Boat tours on Lake Zell

Huts and culinary

Paragliding

An unforgettable summer on the mountain in Zell am See-Kaprun

Summits and pristine nature wherever you look and clear, calm Lake Zell right at the centre. On the Schmittenhöhe, you get to look forward to a list of exciting activities and experiences that are more than worthy of this kind of backdrop! Enjoy summertime on Zell’s landmark mountain in the Salzburg Alps to the fullest. The varied offers and activities provide perfect conditions for that …

The hiking paradise Schmittenhöhe

A summer holiday without hiking is out of the question for you? On the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See, diverse trails are on the activity programme for the week! A leisurely hike with the whole family, a circular hike of several hours or a high-alpine summit tour – an extensive and diverse outdoor paradise awaits hikers at the holiday resort in the Pinzgau region. Combine hiking with fun and play – during disc golf on the Schmitten! A family-friendly and exceptional experience that requires focus and endurance. Try it!

Schmidolin’s Adventure World for little holiday guests

Dragon-tastic and adventurous – that’s what best describes Schmidolin’s Adventure World. The Schmitten dragon provides fun, games and action for kids up on the mountain. From the Dragon Fire to the Dragon Cave to the Fire Castle and on to the Baptism of Fire trail with the whole family. Maybe your little ones can muster up enough courage for the Rocket Bike, too?

Tip for even more holiday joy: Kids from six to twelve can become members of the Schmidolin Club for free!

What else makes the Schmittenhöhe THE family mountain of the Pinzgau? Find out more about the diverse family hikes for an unforgettable summer holiday!

Art on Zell’s landmark mountain

For lovers of nature and culture, the Schmitten’s “Art on the Mountain” project is well worth a visit! This special project shows that Zell’s landmark mountain certainly deserves its title of “Austria’s first art and culture mountain”. The 4 Lakes Art Hike proves this once again: It’s an inspiring and creative trail where you and your loved ones can discover a number of artistic treasures …

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The E-Motocross Park for an action-fuelled summer

Go full throttle while on summer holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun! How about on a Freeride e-motocross bike by KTM? Five of these bikes are waiting for action-hungry daredevils at the E-Motocross Park in immediate vicinity of the areitXpress mountain station.

The park provides a challenge for motocross fans of all ages and all levels of skill – thanks to its different tracks and age-appropriate packages.

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Paragliding above Zell am See

You’ve always dreamt of being able to fly? Let this dream come true on the “sun child” of the Alps! The great thermal uplift makes Zell’s landmark mountain a perfect launching site for paragliders and hang-gliders.

And if you can’t fly yourself, you can take off by way of a tandem flight with one of the Schmitten’s certified pilots. Seize this unique opportunity to see the Pinzgau’s alpine landscape from above.

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What about bad weather days?

Even on the “sun child” of the Alps, the sun doesn’t shine every single day! You’d like to experience the mountains on rainy days too? That’s possible during a breakfast at the AreitLounge, coffee and cake at Berghotel Schmittenhöhe or a dish with regional ingredients at Sonnkogel Restaurant, for instance.

Find out more about these and other great destinations for excursions that’ll quickly make you forget about the dreary weather!

In summer, the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See becomes a versatile destination for active holidaymakers, families and those looking to relax. A variety of hiking trails, family-friendly themes trails featuring the mascot Schmitodlin, Art on the Mountain, the Discgolf Parcours, the E-Motocross Park, paragliding and culinary delights in restaurants and huts ansure ther is plenty to do. Additionals to this are panoramic views of Lake Zell an the surrounding mountains.

A summer trip on the Schmittenhöhe is ideal for families, hikers, nature lovers, those looking to relax and active holidaymakers. With a range of options to suit all interests, there are cosy viewing points and reastaurants, hiking trails, mountain adventures and action-packed activities to choose from.

In summer, you can easily reach the Schmittenhöhe by taking one of the seven summer cable cars or by hiking. When planning your trip, we recommend checking the current operating hours, the opening status of the facilities as well as the highlights on the mountain in advance. A glance at the Schmittenhöhe webcams will show you the current weather conditions on the Schmittenhöhe.

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