More than 400 kilometres of marked hiking trails await you in Zell am See-Kaprun \u2013 from gentle valley paths through blooming Pinzgau meadows to breathtaking summit tours in the heart of the Hohe Tauern. This region offers the perfect experience for every hiking enthusiast, whether families, leisure hikers or ambitious mountaineers.<\/p>\n\n
The extensive trail network of the Zell am See-Kaprun region encompasses more than 400 kilometres of excellently marked paths. From easy walks for families with young children to endurance-demanding day tours for experienced mountain hikers \u2013 the variety of routes is unique. Every valley and every mountain slope tells its own story and invites exploration.<\/p>\n\n
The Schmittenh\u00f6he (1,965 m) is the ideal starting point for unforgettable panoramic hikes. The famous H\u00f6henpromenade leads along the summit and offers a 360-degree view over Lake Zell, the Glockner group and far into the Pinzgau. Further highlights include the Sisi-Rundwanderweg and the Pinzgauer Spaziergang \u2013 perfect routes for those who want to combine majestic views with relaxed hiking enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n
For lovers of high-alpine hiking, the Kitzsteinhorn (3,203 m) offers spectacular tours amid glaciers and rocky summits. The Alexander-Enzinger-Weg leads experienced hikers through impressive high-mountain landscape. Modern gondolas take you comfortably to altitude, from where you can embark on fascinating mountain tours that will remain long in memory.<\/p>\n\n
The Maiskogel offers varied hiking adventures especially for families with the H\u00fcttenrunde and the adventure trail. The Mystical Forest invites young and old to marvel and discover. Along the paths you will find cosy mountain huts where you can enjoy regional specialities \u2013 the perfect reward after an eventful tour.<\/p>\n\n
Those wishing to explore the region with expert guidance will find the ideal offer with guided hikes. Experienced mountain guides show hidden paths, explain flora and fauna and ensure maximum safety even on demanding tours. Guided glacier tours and via ferrata introductions allow beginners to experience unforgettable high-mountain adventures.<\/p>\n\n
The best hiking season extends from June to October, when all high-altitude paths are snow-free. Sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing and sufficient water are essential. The ZellamseeXpress Card, available free of charge to many holiday guests, offers free mountain railway rides on Schmittenh\u00f6he and Kitzsteinhorn. Find more inspiration for your summer holiday in our article about Zell am See in summer<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" More than 400 kilometres of marked hiking trails lead through the diverse mountain landscape of Zell am See-Kaprun. From gentle panoramic paths on the Schmittenh\u00f6he to alpine tours on the Kitzsteinhorn, there is the perfect experience for every type of hiker.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8718,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[249,251],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8734","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-erlebnisse-en","category-sommer-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8734","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8734"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8734\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27170,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8734\/revisions\/27170"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8734"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8734"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}