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Sunny valley and forests below the Wildkogel

There is a lot to enjoy in the summer such as hiking, cycling, rafting, canoeing, golf, swimming, archery and much more, or just relax on the terrace and enjoy the view and the tranquility of the chalet. The majority of activities mentioned below are reachable in less than 30 minutes driving from Chalet Stuhlfelden. The rest of the activities is reachable within an hour driving from our chalet.

Hiker looking out over the valley from the Wildkogel

MOUNTAIN HIKING

There are numerous hiking routes in the Mittersill-Hollersbach-Stuhlfelden area. A selection of walking routes near the chalet can be found below:

Bamerronde is a known short hiking trail of an hour in Stuhlfelden that pass by our chalet.

Uttendorf-Weisssee-Manlitzkarweg is a 10 minutes walk from our chalet. Via the short trail Pinzgauer wandelroute you can reach the mountain top Pihappenkogel (2117m). From this top you can reach the Manlitzkogel (2250m). This is a safe walking route. The last part from Pihappenkogel to Manlitzkogel is walking in the open nature (the Alm) where no trails are indicated. So caution is advised!

From Almgasthof Bürglhütte hut (about 25 minutes drive to 1700m hight) you can do different mountain hiking routes: 2 hours to Gaisstein; 8-10 hours to Zell am See; 6-8 hours to Bochumer Hutte-Aurach-Tyrol; 4 hours to Jochberg; 4 hours to Mittersill; 5 hours to Saalbach-Hinterglemm.

From our chalet or the Bürglhütte hut you can reach the famous hiking route Stuhlfelden-Mittagskogel-Manlitzkogel-Rabenkopf.This is about 6 hours hiking trail.

In the map below you will find the hiking routes described above.

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Check these sites out for more hiking trails: Mittersill Tourismus & Bergfex

Mountain lake on the Frühmesser circular trail, Wildkogel

OUR TIP: FRÜHMESSER CIRCULAR TRAIL

A beautiful circular walk along the ridge of the Wildkogel, with views of the glaciers of the Hohe Tauern and deep into the valley. Take the Wildkogelbahn up from Neukirchen and walk a loop from the mountain station via the Braunkogel and the summit of the Frühmesser.

8.2 km · approx. 2¾ hours · 305 m up and down · highest point Frühmesser 2,233 m · moderate · waymarks 11A and 740

You can eat on the way at the Aussichts-Bergrestaurant (2,087 m). In summer the Wildkogelbahn runs from mid-June to mid-September, and in good weather until the end of October. Neukirchen can also be reached by bus line 670.

Route description and map: Bergwelten

Summit cross on the Frühmesser (2,233 m)Glaciers of the Hohe Tauern seen from the WildkogelSignpost of the Frühmesser circular trail
Pinzgauer Lokalbahn in winter

NOSTALGIC SUMMER TRAIN TRIPS

Pinzgauer Lokalbahn offers a truly nostalgic train round trip in a steam train. The train makes a round trip from Zell-am-See to Krimml and stops at Stuhlfelden train station.

Parish church of Stuhlfelden

HISTORICAL CHURCH VISIT

Give a visit to the village church of Stuhlfelden. It is a beautiful old church that is probably the oldest in the region.

HISTORICAL CENTER OF ZELL-AM-SEE & BOAT TRIPS

Visit the old center of Zell-am-See and combine your visit with a boat trip on the lake of Zell. Depending on the boat rental company you can get an electric boat, row boat or a paddle boat. The boat rental companies are: Berger boote, Scheicher Boote or Sport2000 Simon. You can also just relax and take the round trip boat on Zell lake.

The Grossglockner seen from the High Alpine Road

ADVENTURE ROADS

Gerlos Alpine Road with its panorama view will take you through the beautiful nature to Krimml waterfalls.

Grossglockner High Alpine Road must be on your list. It will take you in an unforgettable and stunning ride through the nature around Grossglockner.

Mooserboden reservoir, Kaprun

HIGH-ALPINE RESERVOIRS KAPRUN

The Kaprun high mountain reservoirs (Mooserboden, over 2,000 m) are reached by bus and Europe’s largest open inclined lift. Spectacular views of glaciers and three-thousanders. Open from late May to mid-October.

Rocky summit above the Kitzsteinhorn ski slopes

KITZSTEINHORN – GIPFELWELT 3000

The Gipfelwelt 3000 on the Kitzsteinhorn is the highest point in Salzburg reachable by cable car, with viewing platforms, a National Park gallery and snow on the glacier plateau — even in July and August. Open all year.

Weißsee glacier world, Uttendorf

WEISSSEE GLACIER WORLD

From Enzingerboden (toll-free Stubachtal road from Uttendorf) the lifts take you up to the Weißsee Gletscherwelt and the Rudolfshütte: high-alpine lakes, glacier views and hikes for all levels. Summer season mid-June to late September.

Lake Hintersee, Felbertal

LAKE HINTERSEE (FELBERTAL)

A mountain lake at 1,313 m in the Felbertal near Mittersill, with a parking area close by. The Hintersee nature trail is an easy family walk of about 1.5 hours.

Epic Bikepark Leogang

MOUNTAIN BIKING – EPIC BIKEPARK LEOGANG

For downhill and flow-trail fans: the Epic Bikepark Leogang has 24 lines, from beginner to pro. Open from May to early November.

National Park Worlds, Mittersill

RAINY DAY TIPS

The National Park Worlds in Mittersill: an interactive exhibition about the Hohe Tauern, great with children. Open daily, all year round.

The Tauern Spa in Kaprun: thermal pools and saunas with mountain views. Open daily.

Eisriesenwelt ice cave, Werfen

DAY TRIP: EISRIESENWELT

The Eisriesenwelt in Werfen is the largest ice cave in the world. Plan about three hours for the visit; open from May to October.

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