The mountain that defines Zell am See's winter season, the Schmittenhöhe rises to 1,965m above the town and is reached by a combination of gondola and chairlifts departing from the edge of the old centre. In winter it offers around 77km of marked pistes across all difficulty levels, with reliable snow cover from December to April and excellent nursery slopes for beginners near the summit.
In summer the mountain transforms into a hiking destination. The summit restaurant has panoramic views across the Zeller See to the Hohe Tauern range, including the distant profile of the Grossglockner. Several hiking routes descend through alpine meadows, and the disc golf course near the summit provides an unexpected addition to the mountain's summer activities.