Whether you like hiking, running, mountain biking, flat cycling, climbing, swimming, golfing or just chilling out in an Alpine paradise, Zell-am-See-Kaprun has it all! Here are just some of the highlights of the region…
Hiking
From easy walks through Alpine meadows suitable for even our youngest visitors, to tougher trails and climbs for more experienced hikers, there is something here for every level walker. Plan your own hikes using this interactive hiking trail map. Or take one of many guided tours in the Hohe Tauern National Park or the Pinzgau Grass Hills. Experience the area of eternal ice or climb to the summit of the Schmittenhöhe or Kitzsteinhorn Glacier with a local guide.
Click here for more info on guided hikes on the Schmittenhöhe; and click here for info on guided hikes on the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier.
Mountainbiking
Zell-am-See Kaprun is a mountainbiker’s paradise. Once the winter snow melts the vast array of mountainbike and freeride trails are revealed and the Zell-am-See-Kaprun mountain bike region comes to life once more! On the Kitzsteinhorn you can choose from three sporty freeride trails that take you from the Alpincentre at 2500m back to the valley: the Geisstein Trail, the Wüstlau Trail and the Bachelor Trail. The peaks of the Hohe Tauern provide numerous more mountainbike trails that would take you weeks to fully explore. Plan your tours using this interactive bike tour map.
Racing Cycling
If racing cycling is your thing then the Alpine roads around Kaprun and the Kitzsteinhorn will take your breath away! Some famous racing cycle tours in the region include the Kitzbühel Tour (124.9km 1140 altitude metres), Dientner Tour (72.2km 950 altitude metres), Lake Pillersee tour (104.3km, 830 altitude metres) and the Steinberge Mountains around the Hochkönig and the Steinerne Meer. The Großglockner High Alpine Road, Austria’s highest pass-road runs for 48km (36 bends!) through the Hohe Tauern National Park. If you are feeling competitive you can even enter the Glockner King race, which is held in May each year! And of course there is the famous Ironman cycling route (90.7km, 950 altitude metres), one of the most beautiful in the Alps. Plan your racing tours using this interactive racing cycle map.
Gentle Tours and E-biking
Biking in the Zell-am-See-Kaprun region doesn’t have to be all about adrenaline! A dense network of cycling trails around Lake Zell and linking the Alpine towns and villages of Kaprun, Bruck, Zell-am-See and Saalfelden, dotted with cafés, restaurants and viewpoints, provide leisurely cycle tours for all the family. The 300km Tauern Cycle Trail winds from Krimml in Oberpinzgau, near the world-famous Krimml Waterfalls, though the most beautiful parts of the Salzburger Land all the way to Passau. You can pick up the Tauern Cycle Trail just 5 minues from the apartment. These cycling trails can be enjoyed on any type of bike and are also all suitable for e-bikes, which can be rented (along with all other types of bike) from hire shops right in Kaprun. Plan your cycle tours using this interactive cycling map.
Watersports on Lake Zell
The crystal-clear waters of Lake Zell provide the venue for a multitude of sports and activities in summer – including: swimming, wind-surfing, sailing, paddle-boarding, kayaking and boating as well as fishing. Spend the day at one of the many lidos round the lake, rent an electric boat, rowboat or paddle boat, and end the day with the magnificent ‘Magic Lake Show‘ which runs from May until October.
Golfing
Zell-am-See Golf Club boasts two of the most stunningly beautiful courses in the world, situated “between glacier, mountain and lake”. The two 18-hole golf courses (the Kitzsteinhorn and the Schmittenhöhe) are open from April to November and the club offers private lessons and courses throughout the season. The Zell-am-See Golf Club is a partner of the Golf Alpin Card, which allows holders to play at 30 different courses across the Salzburg and Tyrol regions and redeem up to 5 green fees.
Sigmund-Thun Klamm
The Sigmund-Thun Gorge is a stunning natural feature, carved by glacial erosion and the powerful force of the Kaprun Ache river cutting through the rock. Today, boardwalks and bridges allow you to explore the Sigmund-Thun Gorge and see this amazing natural spectacle for yourself. In summer some fabulous events are held in the gorge, including “The Mystical Night of Water” and the “Gorgeous Lights” festival. The gorge is situated just outside Kaprun – 5-10 minutes by bike, or a 15-20 minute walk from the apartment.
These are just a few of the summer activities and events available for visitors to Zell-am-See Kaprun. Make sure you check out the website of the Zell-am-See-Kaprun Tourist Board for details of more exciting things to do during your stay!