The Red Bulletin May 2020 (UK)

ZELL AM SEE-KAPRUN
THE ALPS
AT THEIR
VERY BEST
Here you can enjoy crystal-clear waters, snow on the
glacier and world-class biking – all in one trip
Picture yourself hiking through a
perfect Austrian alpine summer:
high-rising mountains pierce the
clouds; the skyline is formed by
far-off peaks. Imagine rugged rock
faces lined with lush forest and
rolling foothills. As you look down
to the verdant valleys and the
glimmering mountain lake below,
you see distant waterskiers
skimming across the surface.
Welcome to Zell am See, a
spectacular mountain town on
the shores of Lake Zell in Austria.
Here you can see the 1,965m
Schmittenhöhe mountain reflected
in the perfectly clear water of Lake
Zell and wander the Hohe Tauern
National Park, the largest protected
area in the Alps. There are also
400km of hiking trails and 240km
of bike trails that weave through
the landscape.
Take a cable car to the Top of
Salzburg viewing platform (3,029m)
for a unique challenge: secure
yourself onto a rope with a qualified
mountain guide to climb the last 200
metres to the mountain summit and
access a vantage point usually off
limits to all but experienced alpinists.
There’s also plenty to do on two
wheels. The Tauern Cycle Route is
a 270km stretch that includes views
of Europe’s largest waterfalls and
the stunning Salzach and Saalach
Rivers. It’s one of the most popular
Accessing stunning scenery and
incredible sights isn’t difficult here.
Even Austria’s highest mountain,
the 3,798m Grossglockner, has
routes to suit hikers of all ages
and abilities. And unforgettable
sights are accessible on foot via
the hiking trails. The Kitzsteinhorn
platform offers views of imposing
3,000m mountains, from the
grass-covered Kitzbühel Alps to the
fierce Steinernes Meer plateau, as
well as the year-round white of the
Kitzsteinhorn glacier.