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9.8km
Schmittenhöhe: loop to the Pinzgauer Hütte and Hochsonnbergalm
- Ascent 454 m
- Walking 3:00 h
- Loop
Who for: Older children · Seniors
With the card you save (family of 2 + 2)€135
Schmittenhöhebahn: summer prices and the card that gets you on free
Schmittenhöhebahn in Zell am See: a ticket costs €45 for adults and €22.50 for children in summer. The Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte includes it.
Summer 2026 prices
| Adult | €45 |
|---|---|
| Child (children born 2011–2020) | €22.50 |
| Family of 2 + 2 (2 adults and 2 children) | €135 |
How much the card saves you
A family with two children pays €135 for one ride without a card. With a card that includes the cable car, nothing.
The price covers: Schmittenhöhebahn and trassXpress up and down. Source: Schmittenhöhe price list 2026, checked 27 Oct 2026.
Where is the Schmittenhöhebahn?
The valley station is in Zell am See. The line leads to the top station; the trips from the lift are shown in red.
What's at the top station
Top station altitude: 1,965 m
- Hut and refreshments: Berghotel Schmittenhöhe with a restaurant at the top station
- Point of interest: The Sisi loop around the summit (about 30 minutes) with Empress Elisabeth's chapel
- Playground and attractions: Kids' world of Schmidolin the dragon on the mountain
- Summit: Views of Lake Zell and the 3,000 m peaks of the Hohe Tauern
Check the opening hours of huts and attractions on the lift's website before you go. Source: schmitten.at.
Summer cards with the Schmittenhöhebahn
Included · Zell am See
Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte
Nightly fee · Zell am See-Kaprun
The partner accommodation charges a mandatory fee per person per night.
The card's cable car rule: Unlimited
Card for a family of 2 + 2 for 7 days: €227.22
It pays off from the family's ride no. 2 on this cable car, and it covers other cable cars too.
All about the Zell am See-Kaprun SommerkarteTrips from the Schmittenhöhebahn
ModerateZell am See · Schmittenhöhe
9.7km
From the Schmittenhöhe to the Maurerkogel
- Ascent 561 m
- Walking 4:00 h
- Out and back
Who for: Experienced hikers
With the card you save (family of 2 + 2)€135
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Schmittenhöhebahn cost in summer 2026?
A ticket costs €45 for adults and €22.50 for children (children born 2011–2020). A family with two children pays €135.
Which summer card includes the Schmittenhöhebahn for free?
The Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte includes the cable car.
Is the Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte worth it for this cable car?
The Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte costs €227.22 for a family of 2 + 2 for 7 days. It pays off from the whole family's ride no. 2, and it covers other cable cars in the region too.
More cable cars with the Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte
- Maiskogelbahn Kaprun · €31.50
- Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun · €68.50