Via Mitterberg to the Schwalbenwand – hiking in Maishofen

Hiking trails & Routes

Via Mitterberg to the Schwalbenwand – hiking in Maishofen

Hard

4.5

(15)

hikers

Via Mitterberg to the Schwalbenwand – hiking in Maishofen

08:25

20.7km

1,300m

Hiking

This longer tour takes you via Mitterberg to the Schwalbenwand and requires you to climb 1,200 meters in altitude. It starts in Maishofen, which you leave in an easterly direction. First you walk along the edge of the forest until you follow the Peilreitweg directly into the forest. It's getting…

by Tourismusverband Maishofen

Last updated: March 19, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

53 m

Maishofen Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

This place is definitely worth a visit. There is a photo point where you can take a picture with the webcam. 🙂

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.59 km

Mitterberg Mountain Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Due to the location and the great view of the lake, it gets very crowded when the weather is nice. But the staff is quick and always friendly.

More information can be found at gasthof-zellamsee.at.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.03 km

Large Wooden Trough

Highlight • Structure

Great for refreshment for two- and four-legged friends. Caution: Always keep a respectful distance from the cows!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9.58 km

Schützingalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

One of the most beautiful alpine pastures in this area! Great cuisine, great hospitality and a great view.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

11.6 km

Schwalbenwand summit cross

Highlight • Summit

From the 2,011 meter high summit of the Schwalbenwand you have a phenomenal all-round view of the surrounding mountains: the Saalfelden Basin spreads out below you, the Steinernes Meer towers …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

20.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.66 km

5.83 km

3.91 km

1.21 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

10.1 km

5.86 km

2.97 km

855 m

813 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (1,970 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 24 October

8°C

-1°C

99 %

Additional weather tips

It’s set to rain on your activity. Pack a waterproof jacket.

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

August 13, 2025,Zell am See 🇦🇹 — Schwalbenwand (2.011 m)

I started in Maishofen and steadily climbed the 🥾Wallingersteig trail, passing beautiful viewpoints of Lake Zell and the Kitzsteinhorn. The trail became increasingly alpine until I finally reached the 🏔️Schwalbenwand summit (2,011 m) – an impressive spot with a sweeping panorama over the Salzach Valley and the Pinzgau Grasberge mountains. From there, I continued down to the ✝️summit cross of …

Showing Translation

March 28, 2023

This longer tour takes you via Mitterberg to the Schwalbenwand and requires you to climb 1,200 meters in altitude. It starts in Maishofen, which you leave in an easterly direction. First you walk along the edge of the forest until you follow the Peilreitweg directly into the forest. It's getting steeper

Translated by Google •