3-day hut-to-hut trek
A challenging short route along the Kaiserkrone
This three-day hut-to-hut trek on the southern side of the Wilder Kaiser is the challenging short version of the Kaiserkrone long-distance hiking trail.
The route covers approximately 25 kilometres and around 2,100 metres of elevation gain from Going and Hüttling, via the Schleierwasserfall waterfall and the Baumgartenköpfl, to the Gaudeamushütte. On the second day, alpine experience, a good level of fitness, sure-footedness and a head for heights are absolutely essential for the ascent of the Hintere Goinger Halt and the Jubiläumssteig. From the Gruttenhütte, the route follows the Wilder Kaiser Steig to the Steiner-Hochalm and, via the Hinterschießlingalm and the Rehbachklamm, back down into the valley to Scheffau. The KaiserJet hiking bus takes you back to the starting point in Going.
All the details at a glance
- 3 stages
- 24.6 kilometres
- 2,100 metres of elevation gain
- a challenging mountain hike on the south face of the Wilder Kaiser
- Overnight stays in mountain huts
- Alternative routes are available
Planning & important information
Here you will find detailed information to help you plan the 3-day hut-to-hut trek. Due to the nature of the terrain, no luggage transport is available along the hut-to-hut trek and the Kaiserkrone.
Accommodation along the 3-day hut-to-hut trek
Accommodation options for each stage
Here you will find the full contact details for accommodation options along the 3-day hut-to-hut trek. The huts can only be booked online via each hut’s own booking system.
Tip
Would you like more stages?
The 3-day hut-to-hut trek is the challenging short version of the Kaiserkrone. The Kaiserkrone takes you on a single circuit around the entire Wild Kaiser mountain range in 5 stages.
Good to know!
This 3-day hut-to-hut trek is an ideal mountain tour for a long weekend and is aimed at experienced mountaineers, who are sure-footed, have a head for heights and are in very good physical condition. Depending on snow conditions, it is accessible from June to October.
Here you will find recommendations for your kit for the 3-day hut-to-hut trek. It is important to have breathable outdoor clothing suitable for all weather conditions. We recommend lightweight, quick-drying merino wool clothing that remains odour-free even after several days. Please ensure you have sufficient provisions for the multi-day hike: muesli bars, nuts and dried fruit make good snacks for in between meals. You should also take enough to drink with you; a refillable water bottle is particularly recommended here.
Checklist for your multi-day hike
Standard equipment:
- Outdoor clothing suitable for the weather and the trip, including a change of clothes
- Hiking poles (height-adjustable)
- Hiking poles (height-adjustable)
- Helmet
- Food and drink (plenty to drink and a snack)
- Mobile phone with a fully charged battery
- ID, insurance card, cash
- sturdy walking boots with a grippy tread
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, lip balm, headwear)
- Protection against the cold (hat, gloves)
- if necessary, a climbing harness and via ferrata kit
- First-aid kit including a thermal blanket and bivouac bag
- Hiking map, route description and information leaflets
Additional equipment:
- Items for an overnight stay (comfortable shoes, a hut sleeping bag, a change of clothes, underwear, toiletries, a towel, etc.)
- Cash (At most mountain huts, it is not possible to pay by credit card or debit card.)
- Head torch/small torch, rechargeable batteries, spare batteries, mobile phone charging cable
- Camera, binoculars, pocket knife
- Personal medication, earplugs, blister plasters, headache tablets, magnesium tablets, etc.
- ID, insurance cards (e.g. Alpine Club membership card)
- Plastic bags for rubbish and/or dirty laundry
- Possibly a travel log/diary, playing cards, etc.
Mountain rescue operations are not free! By taking out mountain rescue cover in good time (e.g. . travel insurance from Europäische Reiserversicherung or as a a sponsor of the Tyrolean Mountain Rescue Service, as a member of the Alpine Club, via the ÖAMTC/ADAC, or through credit cards and private accident insurance policies), your mountain rescue costs may be covered by the insurance up to the specified limit.
Please note! Health insurance providers do not cover rescue from alpine emergencies!
