Schüttdorf: Hiking, Lake and Cable Car

If you’re looking for a hotel in Schüttdorf, your planned activities can help guide your choice of destination. Several hiking routes start in the district or lead back there. The Schüttdorf cross-country ski trail runs along the wintery southern shore of Lake Zell, where you’ll also find the Seespitz lido. The areitXpress also connects Schüttdorf with the Schmittenhöhe. Hiking, the winter trail, the lake and the cable car offer different starting points for planning your trip.

Hiking trails with different destinations

The “Ebenbergalmweg” starts at the “Dorfschenke” in Schüttdorf and climbs through the forest via the Ebenbergalm. Along the way, it offers views of Lake Zell. The route lists the Ebenbergalm or the centre of Zell am See as its destination. The “Seespitz-Zaunlückensteig” starts at the Nikolaus-Gassner-Promenade and climbs to the Plettsauberg and the reservoir at the Plettsaukopf. The destinations distinguish the two trails: one focuses on the Ebenbergalm or Zell am See, the other on the Plettsauberg and reservoir.

The high-altitude hike from the Sonnkogel to Schüttdorf also offers views of 30 peaks over 3,000 metres. It eventually leads back to the valley station of the areitXpress. Another option is a route through the WiesenKönigReich, which can start in the Granisiedlung district near the tennis hall. The hiking routes described range from a forest trail with views of the lake to a tour with mountain panoramas that returns to the valley station. Trail conditions can change; check the latest information before setting out.

Winter trail on the southern shore

The “Schüttdorf Loipe” is a flat, beginner-friendly cross-country ski trail about seven kilometres long, running along the wintery southern shore of Lake Zell. Four kilometres of the route pass through the nature reserve on the southern shore. When planning, you can distinguish between the total distance and this section. Its suitability for beginners and its flat profile describe the character of the route; grooming and seasonal availability may change.

Lido and equipment at Lake Zell

The Seespitz lido is on the southern shore of Lake Zell in the district of Schüttdorf. It provides access to the lake and has two jetties extending into the water. The lido also has a solar-heated swimming pool. The lake and pool offer different ways to spend time in the water. The lido is accessible by public transport and by bicycle.

At the windsurfing centre next to the lido, you can rent stand-up paddleboards and windsurfing equipment. Alongside spending time by the water, suitable equipment rental is another option to consider when planning. If you’re planning to visit the lido or rent equipment, check the latest availability information.

Schmittenhöhe and getting there

The areitXpress is a modern 10-person gondola lift from the district of Schüttdorf to the Schmittenhöhe. In summer, it offers a convenient starting point for exploring the Schmittenhöhe hiking area. A hike can also be combined with the valley station: the high-altitude hike from the Sonnkogel to Schüttdorf eventually leads back there. As seasons and operating hours may change, check this information before your trip.

There are two specific reference points for planning your bus journey. The “Schüttdorf-Bruckberg-Zellermoos” city bus runs on weekdays from Monday to Friday. At the Schüttdorf ÖBB-Postbusgarage, you can connect to bus 660 to Zell am See. As both details depend on the timetable, it’s a good idea to check the latest schedule before travelling.

Nature and culture in Schüttdorf

The Zeller See Süd nature and landscape conservation area covers more than 220 hectares in the southern silting zone of Lake Zell. This figure gives an idea of the extent of the protected area by the lake. The parish church of Schüttdorf is a cultural point of interest: it has a Marian chapel with the statue “Maria am Weg.”

Discover more destinations: Leogang, Niederland, Gumping, Vorstanddorf, Krössenbach, Rain, Aisdorf, Viehhofen.

For the broader travel overview: Zell Am See.