Mountain hikes Schatzberg - Riedalm round

Alpbach / Kitzbühel Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 11.7 km
Duration: 4:00 h

Varied circular route via Zottaalm, Schatzberg, Hahnkopf and a stop at Riedalm. A moderately difficult route with magnificent views, diverse nature and a culinary break.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 11.7 km
  • Duration: 4:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:632 hm
  • Elevation downhill:632 hm
Highest point1,901 m

Starting point

Car park Oberthaler

Finishing point

Car park Oberthaler
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

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Equipment

Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate hiking clothing

Source: Alpbachtal Tourismus

Description

Fancy a varied mountain route with guaranteed panorama?

This circular hike combines traditional alpine pastures, wide views, and true Tyrolean enjoyment moments.

Starting from Alpbach above the Oberthaler snack station, the route leads to the unmanaged alpine pastures "Zottaalm" and on to "Thaleralm" – two charming places to rest. Over scenic slopes you climb up to the Schatzberg summit: The view over the Kitzbühel Alps is simply magnificent! Next, continue to Hahnkopf, past the sparkling reservoir pond. A bit further down awaits the "Riedalm" snack station with regional delicacies and a sun terrace – perfect for a strengthening break. Via the unmanaged Pechalm and a flowery meadow path you return to Alpbach. The route is of moderate difficulty and rewards you with pure nature, peaceful alpine moments, and real mountain feeling. 

Several dining options along the route:

  • Schatzbergalm
  • Gipföhit
  • Riedalm
  • Oberthaler snack station or Zottahof near the starting point

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    no public transport available. 

  • Parking

    Above the Oberthaler snack station

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