Family Hikes: Kohlmais, Saalbach – Montelino, Panoramaalm & Spielberghaus

Family Hike on the Kohlmais in Saalbach – from Montelino via the Panoramaalm to the Spielberghaus

Our favorite tour for families, leisure seekers, and anyone looking to enjoy a varied day in the mountains. Start your unforgettable hiking day in a relaxed manner right from AlpenParks Sonnleiten. Take the Kohlmaisbahn cable car for a comfortable ride up the mountain and cover the first few meters of elevation gain with ease. Once at the top, the adventure begins for young and old alike.

The popular Montelino Adventure Trail delights with lovingly designed play stations, exciting puzzles, and plenty of opportunities to discover and marvel. While the children go on a journey of discovery, parents enjoy the impressive mountain scenery around Saalbach Hinterglemm. Soon you’ll reach the Panoramaalm—a place that truly lives up to its name. Our tip for warm summer days: Pack your swimsuit! The idyllic swimming pond offers Panoramaalm guests the perfect refreshment and is equally popular with children and adults alike.

The trail continues on to the rustic Wirtsalm. Here you can experience the unspoiled side of the Salzburg mountains. The cozy atmosphere, regional delicacies, and magnificent views invite you to linger a little longer.

Another highlight of the tour is the Spielberghaus. A special stop is the Spielberghaus—the home of Vali Höll, one of the world’s most successful mountain bike athletes. Here, genuine Pinzgau hospitality meets the story of an exceptional athlete from Saalbach Hinterglemm. The impressive mountain scenery can be enjoyed especially well from the sun terrace.

For the return trip, we recommend the Paschaweg to families. The varied forest trail quickly becomes a little adventure trail for children. Amid trees, roots, and shady forest sections, time flies by. Those who prefer a more leisurely pace can alternatively hike back to the AlpenParks Sonnleiten via the forest road.

Our conclusion: This tour combines everything that makes for a perfect day of vacation in Saalbach—mountain railways, panoramic views, fun and games for children, rustic alpine huts, regional cuisine, and beautiful nature. A hike that will remain in your memory for a long time to come.

• Suitable for: Families with children, leisure hikers, and active grandparents
• Duration: Full-day excursion with breaks at your own pace
• Highlights: Kohlmaisbahn cable car, Montelino Adventure Trail, Panoramaalm with swimming pond, Wirtsalm, Spielberghaus, Paschaweg

Panorama Forest & Hochteich Trail to the Spielberghaus

Start your hike right at the Kohlmais mountain station, which you can reach by taking the Kohlmaisbahn from Saalbach. From here, a particularly beautiful scenic and forest hike begins, leading you through one of the quietest yet most scenic landscapes around Saalbach Hinterglemm. The trail initially follows a scenic high-altitude forest path. After just a few minutes, you’ll find yourself immersed in an idyllic mountain world of shady forest sections, soft nature trails, and impressive views of the surrounding peaks of the Kitzbühel Alps.

A special highlight of this route are the romantically situated high-altitude ponds, which blend seamlessly into the landscape and reflect the mountains on clear days. This section is considered one of the most beautiful nature trails on the Kohlmais—quiet, unspoiled, and full of atmosphere. After about a 1.5-hour walk downhill, you’ll reach the cozy Spielberghaus. Here, the sun terrace invites you to take a relaxing break. Enjoy regional specialties, the warm atmosphere, and the sweeping view of the Saalbach Hinterglemm mountain world.

A special stop is the Spielberghaus—the home of Vali Höll, one of the world’s most successful mountain bike athletes. Here, genuine Pinzgau hospitality meets the inspiring story of an exceptional athlete from Saalbach Hinterglemm.

For the return trip, we recommend the atmospheric Paschaweg. This forest trail leads pleasantly back toward the valley and turns the descent into a little nature experience. Amid roots, forest clearings, and quiet stretches, the tranquil side of the mountains accompanies you here. Alternatively, you can take the forest road back to the AlpenParks Sonnleiten hiking hotel at a leisurely pace.

• Start: Kohlmais Mountain Station (Kohlmaisbahn Saalbach)
• End: Spielberghaus
• Return route: Paschaweg or forest road
• Walking time: approx. 2.5–3 hours total
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate (mostly downhill)
• Suitable for: Leisurely hikers, couples, nature lovers, and those seeking a peaceful hike