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3 days mountain lodge hike at the Wilder Kaiser |
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The Wilder Kaiser is
one of the most spectacular mountain massifs in the Alps. And with its rugged cliffs and green slopes, the Wilder Kaiser National Park is among the finest hiking and climbing areas in Tyrol. |
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This three-day Alpine hut hike takes you to visit the
prettiest spots on the south side of the Kaisergebirge range. The Kaiser crossing begins at the natural bathing lake in Going, follows the Wilder Kaiser track to the Gruttenhütte hut and continues along the Adlerweg (Eagle Trail) to the Hintersteinersee lake. Then on the third day you can either go to the Walleralm mountain inn or head up to the Scheffauer summit and back into the valley. Thanks to the south-facing aspect and moderate altitude, the tour can be enjoyed from
as early as June until mid October. |
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scenic route |
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It is safe to say the three day hiking tour on the south side of the Wilder Kaiser is one of the most beautiful hikes in Tyrol.It is the ideal tour to start the hiking season as the stages are not as challenging and the mountain cabins are already open in May. The crossing of the Kaiser mountain range will lead you from the nature swimming lake in Going accross the Adlerweg to the Gaudeamushütte mountain cabin,towards the Hintersteiner lake and on the third dayvia the Walleralm mountain cabin back to the valley. |
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day |
altitude difference uphill (metres) |
altitude difference downhill (metres) |
kilometers |
overnight accommodation |
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day 1 |
+ 945 |
- 429 |
9,1 km |
Gaudeamushütte (1276m) |
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day 2 |
+ 818 |
- 1,153 |
14,8 km |
accommodations at
Hintersteinersee lake (880m) |
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day 3 |
+ 702 |
- 891 |
12,1 km |
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Total difference in altitude (metres):
+ 2,465 / - 2,473 |
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Day 1
The three-day hike from hut to hut starts at the lake in Going (750m), one of the prettiest natural bathing lakes in Tyrol. You can leave your car there free of charge too. Leaving the lake the route goes to the Aschau car park and on a forest trail to the quaint Graspoint Niederalm hut (1,075m). Just before the
Obere Regalm (1,313m) the forest thins out and you get a sensational first look at the Kitzbühel Alps: the white peaks of the Kitzsteinhorn, Großglockner and Großvenediger gleam to the south. A stop-off at the Obere Regalm run by landlady Anni Foidl comes highly recommended – don’t miss the homemade farmhouse bread with the special homemade spread. Anni will also gladly provide you with information about the rest of your trek. On the first stage of the
Adlerweg (Eagle Trail), an extended hiking trail comprising 126 stages across Tyrol, the tour continues to the Baumgartnerkopf (1,572m). Hiking guides call the Baumgartnerkopf a “hot spot” as it presents superb photo opportunities. Continue on the Adlerweg trail down from the Baumgartnerkopf towards the
Gaudeamushütte (1,276m) and stay overnight there (dorm mattresses or beds). The homemade dumplings (pressed and fried cheese dumplings, spinach dumplings) and Anni’s delicious cakes are simply to die for.
choices of accommodation: |
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 | Regalm
alpine dairy/snack bar | Pramaweg 30
6353 Going am Wilden Kaiser
T (0043) 5358 44204
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Day 2
After an unforgettable "breakfast on the mountain" and the sun on your back you walk to the "Ellmauer stone circle", an energetically and magnetic natural force field and furthermore you can enjoy the romantic area around the Kaiser Hochalm (1,417m). Mountain pines and wildflower meadows present a picture of harmony; the Alpine Rose is in bloom here from mid June until mid July. The landlord of the Steiner Hochalm hut (1,257m) is famous for his love of music and will serenade you at the drop of a hat. In any event, we recommended a rest at this romantic spot as you are not very far from your destination, the Hintersteinersee lake (880m). The
Bärnstatt mountain inn-guesthouse and the
Seestüberl restaurant situated on the eastern shore of the lake are great places to stay. If your legs can handle a few more kilometres, enjoy a refreshing dip and then walk south of the lake to
Gasthof Mair,
Pension Hagenhof or
Bauernhof Goingstätt. The evening reflection of the Wilder Kaiser in the crystal clear waters of the Hintersteinersee lake is an image that would win you photographic competitions.
choices of accommodations: |
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 | Pension Maier
farm, farmhouse, pension, holiday apartmentScheffau am Wilden Kaiser
T (0043) 5358 8203
F (0043) 5358 8203
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 | Pension Hagenhof
farm, farmhouse, pension, holiday apartmentScheffau am Wilden Kaiser
T (0043) 5358 8204
F (0043) 5358 8204
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Day 3
The third day takes you from
the Hintersteinersee lake straight to the Stöfflhütte and on to the Walleralm (1,171m). At the Stöfflhütte you simply must try their home-brewed beer; it goes really well with a cheese and cold meat board known as a “Brettljause”. Take a short detour to the
Kreuzbichl (1,206m) and you will rewarded with a panoramic view of the Inn Valley stretching as far as the Kitzbühel Alps. From the Walleralm the route follows the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig heading east to the already encountered
Steiner Hochalm (1,257m). After a final break at the Hinterschiesslingeralm (1,020m) you continue through the Rehbachklamm gorge and into
the centre of Scheffau. The free KaiserJet bus takes hikers back to the starting point at the
natural lake in Going |
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When: beginning of june until mid October
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Technical requirements: difficult (
Slip resistance,
fear of heights
and
climbing
experience
is necessary
insured)
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Fitness requirements: high
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Map: Wilder Kaiser hiking map (1:25.000) is available in the tourist information offices in Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll, priced € 5.20
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day |
altitude difference uphill (metres) |
altitude difference downhill (metres) |
kilometers |
overnight accommodation |
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day 1 |
+ 1,273 |
- 417 |
10,9 km |
Gruttenhütte (1600m) |
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day 2 |
+ 562 |
- 1,265 |
16,6 km |
accommodations at
Hintersteinersee lake (880m) |
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day 3 |
+ 1,302 |
- 1,454 |
10,7 km |
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Total difference in altitude (metres):
+ 3,137 / - 3,136 |
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Day 1
The three-day hike from hut to hut starts at the lake in Going (750m), one of the prettiest natural bathing lakes in Tyrol. You can leave your car there free of charge too. Leaving the lake the route goes to the Aschau car park and on a forest trail to the quaint Graspoint Niederalm hut (1,075m). Just before the
Obere Regalm (1,313m) the forest thins out and you get a sensational first look at the Kitzbühel Alps: the white peaks of the Kitzsteinhorn, Großglockner and Großvenediger gleam to the south.
In the north,
the massive rock
walls of the
Ackerl- and
Maukspitze
are
close
enough to touch. A stop-off at the Obere Regalm run by landlady Anni Foidl comes highly recommended – don’t miss the homemade farmhouse bread with the special homemade spread. Anni will also gladly provide you with information about the rest of your trek. On the first stage of the
Adlerweg (Eagle Trail), an extended hiking trail comprising 126 stages across Tyrol, the tour continues to the Baumgartnerkopf (1,572m). Hiking guides call the Baumgartnerkopf a “hot spot” as it presents superb photo opportunities.
About
the promising
Wilder
Kaiser
Steig and
the
insured
"Jubiläumssteig" you will
reach the
Gruttenhütte at 1,600 m
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The
Gruttenhütte
is the highest
hut in the
Wilder Kaiser and
the meeting place
for mountaineers
and climbers
. The l
andlord Ernst
is a
serious
institution
,
especially recommended
to be
homemade
roast pork
is
straight from the
wood
stove.
One night in a
room
costs 20
€
(16
€
in the warehouse
)
,
Alpine Club
members
pay half price.
choices of accommodation: |
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| Regalm
alpine dairy/snack bar | Pramaweg 30
6353 Going am Wilden Kaiser
T (0043) 5358 44204
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Day 2
It’s worth getting up early when staying at the Gruttenhütte (1,600m). As the sun comes up from behind the Loferer Steinberge range, bathing the walls of the Wilder Kaiser in a soft light, you witness the world in the valley wake up and feel truly sublime. With the sun on your back, the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig now leads from the Gruttenhütte along the foot of the Tuxeck and Treffauer and into the romantic area around the Kaiser Hochalm (1,417m). The landlord of the Steiner Hochalm hut (1,257m) is famous for his love of music and will serenade you at the drop of a hat. The Wilder-Kaiser-Steig takes you
straight to the Stöfflhütte and on to the Walleralm (1,171m). At the Stöfflhütte you simply must try their home-brewed beer; it goes really well with a cheese and cold meat board known as a “Brettljause”. Now you are not very far from your destination, the Hintersteinersee lake (880m). The
Seestüberl restaurant situated on the eastern shore of the lake is a great place to stay. If your legs can handle a few more kilometres, enjoy a refreshing dip and then walk south of the lake to
Gasthof Mair or
Berggasthof-Pension Bärnstatt. |
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 | Inns Seestüberl
excursion destination for families/children | Hinterstein 52
6351 Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser
T (0043) 5358 8191
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| Pension Maier
farm, farmhouse, pension, holiday apartmentScheffau am Wilden Kaiser
T (0043) 5358 8203
F (0043) 5358 8203
| Details |
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| Pension Hagenhof
farm, farmhouse, pension, holiday apartmentScheffau am Wilden Kaiser
T (0043) 5358 8204
F (0043) 5358 8204
| Details |
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Day 3
Hikers with a sure foot and a head for heights can top off the final day by conquering the Scheffauer summit. At 2,111 metres above sea level, it is the highest peak in the western part of the Kaiser mountains. The 1,250 meter ascent takes about 2.5 hours. From the Steiner Hochalm a path leads first through a hardwood forest, large glades and open pasture, then through steep fields of mountain pine and rocky terrain towards the summit. Descend via the same track and follow the normal route down from the Steiner Hochalm
to the Hinterschiesslingeralm (1,020m) and continue through the Rehbachklamm gorge and into
the centre of Scheffau. The free KaiserJet bus takes hikers back to the starting point at the
natural lake in Going |
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