Großsonnberg: Farm Life, Kitzlochklamm Gorge and Hiking

When choosing accommodation, Großsonnberg can best be understood through its specific excursion destinations and rural character. The Untermoos farm at Großsonnberg 4 invites visitors to discover the everyday life of a mountain farmer in the Pinzgau and visit the animals in the stable. Other options include Kitzlochklamm Gorge and hikes with different starting points. You can therefore plan your stay around your interest in farm life, a visit to the gorge or a circular hike rated as moderate. When planning your day, take trail conditions and the shuttle timetable into account separately.

Farm Life and Rural History

At Untermoos farm, visitors can learn about life on a farm, visit the stable and gain insight into the everyday life of a mountain farmer in the Pinzgau. This combines a specific visit with a theme that reflects the rural character of the area. Plan your visit to suit the interests of your group; the invitation is to learn about daily life on the farm and visit the animals in the stable.

Großsonnberg is one of five mountains on the sunny side of Taxenbach. Grain was grown on this sunny side until the 1960s. This historical reference adds a perspective on the region’s agricultural past to the present-day experience at the farm. The area’s parish affiliation is also part of its character: a large part of the population of Großsonnberg belongs to the parish of St. Georgen im Pinzgau. The walk there takes about half an hour; check walking conditions locally.

Kitzlochklamm Gorge: Water, Walkways and Tunnels

Nearby Kitzlochklamm Gorge was shaped over many thousands of years by rainwater and meltwater and lies on the edge of Hohe Tauern National Park. Walkways and tunnels dating from the 16th century provide hikers and walkers with access to the gorge. A visit therefore combines natural history with historic structures along the gorge.

The hike through Kitzlochklamm Gorge is about 1.7 kilometres long and takes approximately one to one and a half hours. These approximate figures can help you set aside time for your visit. Seasonal conditions may affect access, so check the latest information about the gorge before your visit. This way, the estimated duration remains a guide and does not replace information about conditions on the day of your visit.

Hikes with Different Starting Points

The “Pfarrachhöhe from Gries” mountain hike leads from Gries via the Griesergraben and Parzenbichlalm to Pfarrachalm and onward to Pfarrachhöhe. Pfarrachalm is located on Großsonnberg. This hike starts in Gries; its name already makes the direction of travel clear.

The circular hike to Adamhütte and Moosalm starts in Großsonnberg. It is rated as moderate and requires good fitness and sure-footedness; most of the trails are passable. This gives you specific requirements to consider when planning your own hike. Check the route details again before setting off.

When comparing the two options, first look at the starting point: the hike to Pfarrachhöhe begins in Gries, while the circular hike to Adamhütte and Moosalm starts in Großsonnberg. The stated requirements for fitness and sure-footedness apply to the circular hike. This allows you to consider the hiking destination, starting point and stated requirements separately when planning.

Pinzgau East Shuttle and Timetable

The Pinzgau East Shuttle serves the Großsonnberg Siedlung stop. According to the timetable, the shuttle runs daily from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including Sundays and public holidays. There is an exception for Rauris: the shuttle runs there only on weekends and not from Monday to Friday. You can book a ride on the Pinzgau East Shuttle using the Salzburg Verkehr Shuttle app.

If you include the shuttle in your daily plans, check the timetable and booking options again before your trip. This is particularly useful if your plans depend on a specific departure time. You can then factor the Großsonnberg Siedlung stop and the stated operating hours into your plans, without confusing the approximate duration of a hike or seasonal conditions at Kitzlochklamm Gorge with timetable information.

Discover more destinations: Zell am See, Fusch An Der Grossglocknerstrasse, Rauris, Hütten, Piesendorf, Almdorf, Uttendorf, Sulzau.

Go to the regional travel overview: Zell am See District (Pinzgau).