Whether you prefer snowshoeing or winter hiking in Zell am See-Kaprun, let the peaceful landscapes, sparkling snow and magnificent views enchant you. Take a deep breath, leave everyday life behind and listen to the crunch of snow beneath your feet and the gentle rhythm of your heartbeat.
Winter hiking in Zell am See: Höhenpromenade Trail No. 28 on the Schmittenhöhe
Snow-covered peaks, crisp mountain air and magnificent views: winter hiking in Zell am See-Kaprun lets you discover the mountains at your own pace. The easy Höhenpromenade winter hiking trail No. 28 stretches for approximately three kilometres from the trassXpress mountain station to the Sonnkogel. With a walking time of around 50 minutes, this scenic route is a lovely addition to your winter holiday in Austria.
Our complimentary hotel shuttle takes you from the GRAND HOTEL ZELL AM SEE to the Schmittenhöhebahn valley station several times a day. From here, the trassXpress carries you up to the starting point of your winter hike on the Schmittenhöhe. Follow the green signs for trail No. 28 towards the Sonnkogel. Sunny resting spots and sculptures from the “Art on the Mountain” exhibition invite you to pause along the way. At your destination, enjoy views of the winter mountain scenery from the Sonnkogel viewing platform.
Return to the valley on the Sonnkogelbahn, followed by the Sonnalmbahn. Our hotel shuttle will collect you from the Schmittenhöhebahn valley station area at the scheduled times. Please check the lift operating hours and our hotel shuttle timetable when planning your outing.
Sonnkogelweg Trail to the Jaga-Alm
Discover beautiful views along the Sonnkogelweg trail to the Jaga-Alm. This moderately difficult route combines gentle exercise with scenic surroundings during your winter holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun. Allow approximately 40 minutes for the uphill walk to the Jaga-Alm, covering around 1.7 kilometres with 168 metres of ascent.
Our complimentary hotel shuttle takes you several times a day to the Schmittenhöhebahn valley station, where your walk begins. From here, the route passes through the underpass beneath the ski slope and follows the panoramic road to the Jaga-Alm Hochfalleck. Follow trail No. 60 initially, then trail No. 63 from the turn-off towards Sonnberg until you reach the Jaga-Alm.
After a leisurely break, return along the same route to the valley station. From there, take our shuttle back to the GRAND HOTEL ZELL AM SEE at the scheduled times. Please check our hotel shuttle timetable and the opening hours of the Jaga-Alm.
Discover guided winter hikes on the Schmittenhöhe here.
After your hike, unwind with soothing relaxation and culinary delights at the Grand Hotel – the perfect way to round off a day on your winter holiday in Zell am See.
