Your 5 star summer sports hotel in Zell am See

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The combination of majestic mountain scenery, the eternal ice of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Zell captivates thousands of visitors year after year. Whether climbing, enjoying the landscape, or hiking near Zell am See – a holiday in the Alps here offers experiences that are sometimes wild and untamed, sometimes romantic and tranquil. In the Hohe Tauern National Park, you'll marvel at vast, pristine alpine landscapes with glaciers, impressive rock faces, lush meadows, and alpine pastures that have been carefully and painstakingly cultivated for centuries. Mountaineers can enjoy breathtaking views of famous peaks such as the Großglockner, Großvenediger, and Schmittenhöhe on the "Pinzgauer Spaziergang" (Pinzgau Walk). Those who prefer leisurely hikes will also find themselves right at home in Zell am See-Kaprun.

Hiking Map

Hundreds of hiking trails of varying difficulty levels are available in and around Zell am See.

For example, the "Hohe Tauern Panorma Trail", is one of the most beautiful high-altitude trails in Austria. The trail leads you across the mountain world of the Hohe Tauern and combines tranquillity, sporty challenge and impressive views. The long-distance trail offers not only natural sights, but also exciting exhibitions and excursion destinations in the stage towns.

The "Top of Salzburg" viewing platform on the Kitzsteinhorn at 3,029 meters offers unique perspectives of impressive three-thousand-meter peaks – including some of Austria's highest mountains. Numerous summer lifts are available for more leisurely alpine explorations while hiking in Zell am See.

Right on the doorstep lies Zell am See's local mountain, the Schmittenhöhe. For those seeking a leisurely stroll, the Sisi Circular Trail is ideal – a pleasant circular hiking path offering magnificent views of Lake Zell and the surrounding peaks. Families will appreciate the high-altitude promenade and Schmidolin's Baptism of Fire, a varied adventure trail with play and puzzle stations. Those looking to climb a summit with panoramic views can hike up the Maurerkogel and will be rewarded with a spectacular 360-degree view of the Pinzgau mountains.

Try your hand at the challenging climbing areas in the heart of the Salzburg region. Impressive mountain formations, blooming alpine meadows, and crystal-clear mountain lakes form the backdrop for adrenaline-pumping rock climbing tours. Those who prefer to try their hand at this exciting sport indoors, or who don't want to miss out on it even in winter, can take advantage of the indoor climbing and bouldering center and its adjoining indoor high ropes course. Five courses with a total of 50 stations of varying difficulty levels thrill beginners and advanced climbers alike. This makes the center a great destination for families with children.

For experienced climbers, the Höhenburg via ferrata area near the Kaprun high mountain reservoirs is highly recommended, offering three via ferratas along the historically significant rocky landscape.

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