The Herb Trail on the Schmittenhöhe

From the meadow right onto your plate: At the Herb Trail in Zell am See, you’ll find plenty of tasty herbs! In the area surrounding Sonnkogel Restaurant, the motto is: back to nature! A diligently created circular route with info boards, a savouring spot, the Mountain-Aroma scent station and regional herb cuisine: All that and more turns an excursion to the Schmittenhöhe into a unique hiking experience for both little and grown-up gourmets.   

Yarrow is said to protect you from black magic. Buckhorn is an ancient remedy for insect bites. Dandelion, stinging nettle and the like add a special flavour to every dish. Did you know? You can learn about these and other interesting facts on the Herb Trail in Zell am See. Soon, you’ll be an expert in herbs too! Convenient: During a stop at Sonnkogel Restaurant, you can taste some of the local herb delicacies right away! Most of the culinary herbs grow in the four big raised beds along the Herb Trail. By the way: Project “Kraut & Ruam – a herb experience on the Sonnkogel” was awarded Salzburg’s Regionalitätspreis (regionality award) in summer of 2016.