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Easy

Schatzberg: loop with views from the Zillertal to the Großglockner

Wildschönau · Auffach · with the Alpbachtal Card

A family loop around the Schatzberg summit with just 160 m of height difference. From the summit cross there are views all round of the Zillertal Alps, the Wilder Kaiser and, on clear days, the Großglockner.

Free with the Alpbachtal Card: Schatzbergbahn gondola over both sections, up and down. A family of 2 adults and 2 children saves €82.60 on this trip.

Length
3.3 km
Ascent / descent
↑ 159 m · ↓ 157 m
Walking time
1 h 30 min
Altitude
1,771 m – 1,901 m
Route type
Loop

Who for Older children · Seniors · Experienced hikers

Elevation profile of the route. Hover to show the spot on the map.

Route description

  1. From Auffach in the Wildschönau take the Schatzbergbahn gondola via the middle station up to the top station.
  2. Past small ponds you reach the Schatzberg summit cross. From here the view stretches from the Zillertal to the Berchtesgaden Alps, into Alpbach and to the Wilder Kaiser.
  3. The path continues towards the Hahnkopf and down to the snowmaking pond with benches.
  4. Past the Gern-Alm you return to the top station. The loop is 4.1 km long and takes 1:30 h.

Good to know

Huts

The Schatzbergalm and the Gipfö Hit are on the loop, both with regional cooking.

To the summit

The loop can be extended to the summit of the Gern or further to the Joel.

With the card

The Alpbachtal Card covers the lifts in the Alpbachtal and the Wildschönau without limit. Taking a bike or dog costs €5.

Why “easy”

Blue trail: wide paths, gentle climbs.

Trip FAQ

Is the lift free with the Alpbachtal Card?

Yes. Included with the Alpbachtal Card: Schatzbergbahn gondola over both sections, up and down. Without the card it costs €27.50 per adult and €13.80 per child (child fare), so a family of 2 + 2 saves €82.60.

Who is this trip suitable for?

Older children, seniors, experienced hikers. Blue trail: wide paths, gentle climbs.

How long is the trip?

3.3 km, 159 m up and 157 m down, 1 h 30 min of walking. Route type: loop.

How do I get the Alpbachtal Card?

Four cable cars unlimited (two of them in the Wildschönau), buses, lakes and pools – free with your stay. How to get the Alpbachtal Card

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