16 BEAUTIFUL WALKING TOURS AT CHALET APART AUSTRIA

Zell am See – Kaprun

Have you already exchanged your ski boots for hiking boots?

We have mapped out 16 beautiful walking routes at Chalet Apart Austria for you. Walk directly into the valley or the mountains. You can choose between easy walking. Or do you go for medium to even heavy. The level is indicated by blue, red and black.

Hiking starts directly from

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Chalet Apart Austria is surrounded by beautiful nature, the Kitsbühel Alps and the Höhe Tauern. With a view of the Maiskogel, Kitzsteinhorn and Grossglockner. All of which are now in beautiful bloom and smell wonderfully of fresh grass, spring flowers and herbs.

The Zell am See and Kaprun region is a true hiking paradise.  Countless routes, you can’t get enough.

Bleu route

Easy walks up to 2 hours long and no more than 300 meters of elevation. Suitable for all skill and fitness levels with accessible trails. A few routes that you can walk directly from or near CHALET APART AUSTRIA:

  • Along the SALZACH A beautiful flat walk with a view of the mountains. Through the tunnel towards Kaprun. Here are paths that lead you to Kaprun, Bruck or Zell am See. You decide how long your walk will be. You can easily walk here for a few days.
  • The PANORAMIC ROAD  from Chalet Apart Austria to Piesendorf.  The first 150 meters are a bit of a climb. Then straight to Piesendorf with a small descent to the village. Light up for a delicious apple strudel. Continue the FÜRTHER ROUND back through the valley.
  • SIGMUND THUN KLAM and KLAMMSEE. The first part to Kaprun is a bit boring (you can also do it by bus). Walk up the stairs, a fascinating spectacle of water splashing down and flowing wildly. At the top, you have a view of the Kitzsteinhorn and HöheTauern. Enjoy the silence. Be sure to go around the lake! ( a very short climb. You can also cross first and take the other side) Also take a look at the museum about the dams.
  • The BOULEVARD from ZELL AM SEE to Priellau Take the Lokahlbahn to Zell am See. Walk along the Zellersee to Priellau and back about 7 km. Go through Zell am See with its many terraces and restaurants, or sit on the terrace at the Grand hotel. You can also opt for the big circuit around the lake, 11.5 km. You determine your own goal.

Also beautiful walking routes for which you have to go a short distance by car or bus.

  • SAALBACH PROMONADE ROUND 20 minutes by car or bus and you are in Saalbach. There you can enjoy a lovely walk around Saalbach across the meadows and along the Saalach river. There are also routes at the top of the mountains that do not have much difference in height.
  • HINTERGLEMM  GLEMMTAL  30 minutes, also lovely walks here. Super fun for young and older children, the Gnome Treetop Path and the Goldengate Bridge, trampolines, climbing, abseiling and the flyingfox. Highly recommended.
  • HINTERSEE 30 minutes towards Mittersill. Park at the Schönwandklamm and follow the signs to Hintersee. Nice route,  you can make it easier by going on the asphalt road. Or park close by.

Red route

Compare it to the slopes, you have red and black slopes. The concept of red mountain path is a lot broader. The difficulty rating for red mountain hiking trails indicates that you do need some experience. You can expect narrow and somewhat steeper sections on these paths. You may even have to do some climbing and scrambling every now and then.

  • DE MAISKOGEL  directly from Chalet Apart Austria you can walk to Kaprun. You can also do this first part by bus (2km).  At the Volkschule you walk up behind the school and follow the road to the Maiskogel alm Ranch. A beautiful view of the Höhetauern, a small ranch with llamas, goats and chickens and a cozy terrace. From there you walk to the MK bahn.  You can take the elevator down. From Chalet Apart Austria to Maiskogelalm: 3:00 am, 8.3 km. 770hm.
  • EBERBERG ALM directly from Chalet Apart Austria you walk towards Zell am See along the Areitbahn.  At Dorfschenke you go up the mountain. You can also do this first part by bus (3.8 km).  Follow the walking signs. You arrive at a real old mountain hut with a cozy terrace and beautiful viewpoint over the Zellersee. From there you continue walking to Zell am See. You can take the bus back from the station or walk back along the water and continue to Fürth (6 km). There are bus stops along the way, so you can stop your walk at any time. From Chalet Apart Austria there and back: 3.30 hours, 15 km. 270hm.
  • AREITHLOUNGE directly from Chalet Apart Austria you walk to the bridge and go up and follow the road to the sign Areithlounge. The Areithlounge has a beautiful terrace with a view of Kaprun and the Kitzsteinhorn and delicious food. Schmidolins Feuertaufe is also located here, an adventure walk for children. You can return by lift and bus. From Chalet Apart Austria to Areithlounge: 4.30 hours, 13.6 km. 630hm.

Not directly from home. But definitely worth doing:

  • SMITTENHÖHE  Take the lift up to the Schmittenhöhe. Upstairs you can take various walks past mountain huts and mountain lakes. From short to long, the choice is yours. In any case, you will enjoy fantastic views. There is even a route with  art on the mountain.
  • MOOSERBODEN STAUSEEN Besides that this is fascinating to see. You can also take various walks here. The bus journey up is already a wonderful experience. You can also go climbing here.
  • THUMERSBACH Drive to Mittelbergalm from there follow the signs towards Schwalbenwand. Very beautiful walk. Sometimes steep climbing. Beautiful views. You can go as far as the cross but also further to the Schwalbenwand.

Black route

Only Jorik has hiked these. You must be in good shape and experienced for this. So always go with an experienced person or group and with the right tools such as pickles, crampons and rope.  And make sure you can give a distress signal. You may need it.

  • KITZSTEINHORN climb the 3000 m. You do this under the guidance of a mountain guide. It’s not a long climb. So a great start for the novice mountain climber.  Not entirely without risk. Of course, it can be slippery. through snow and ice. Going up is one thing, but so is descending safely. At the top you of course have a breathtaking view.
  • ALEXANDERENZIGERWEG  From the Kitzsteinhorn to the Maiskogel . A long trip of 4 hours with approximately 1000 meters of elevation gain. You are walking over a few steep ridges, if you are afraid of heights… then never mind. If not, enjoy the fantastic views.
  • IMBACHHORN Start in Kaprun over the Imbachhorn 2470 m, to the Kitzsteinhorn car park (or vice versa). 9.30 a.m. 15.9 km 1560 m above sea level 1450 m above sea level. A two-day tour is also fun and beautiful. Afterwards you spend the night at the Gleiwitzerhütte. The next day you continue to Fusch am Großglockner. 12.15 p.m. 19.7 km 1580 m above sea level 1620 m above sea level Always reserve in advance.

Of course there are many more walks and hikes to do. A useful app for this is Komoot. We have planned some walks here.

If you are going to walk them, please leave a review. We are curious about your experience. Or are you walking a different route? Tag us in it. Can we walk that too?

Come and enjoy

Enjoy the convenience of the ideal location in the Zell am See – Kaprun hiking area. Experience an unforgettable adventure with family or friends.

After a wonderful day outside, embrace the warm atmosphere in our cozy Chalet or Apartment.

HAVE FUN WALKING!

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