Kaiserkrone long-distance hike

Kaiserkrone - alternative route via the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig – Jubiläumssteig

Baumgartenköpfl (Bergsteigergrab) – Wilder-Kaiser-Steig – Jubiläumssteig – Gruttenhütte

Hard

3,30 km

410 m

02:30 h

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Hard

Route

3,30 km

410 m

320 m

02:30 h

1661 m

Starting Point

Brennender Palven (1,572 m)

End Point

Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)

What to do in an emergency? Call emergency number

140 - Mountain Rescue (Bergrettung)
112 - European Emergency Number
133 - Police
144 - Ambulance

Many routes have rescue points at the hiking signs, which can be used as a clear location identification in an emergency.

The Alpine Club provides tips for optimal preparation for mountain hiking.

SOS-EU-Alp App

The SOS EU ALP app allows you to determine your location (x,y coordinates) via your smartphone. In an emergency, this location data can be sent directly to the responsible control center (Tyrol, South Tyrol or Bavaria).

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Description

From the Brennender Palven mountain (Baumgartenköpfl), hike along Wilder-Kaiser-Steig trail 823 as you head past mountain pines and over fields of scree in some cases on your way towards the Ellmauer Tor. You will need to head across a few gullies and exposed sections before coming to the turnoff leading to the Ellmauer Tor rock saddle. At the turnoff, you should take the Jubiläumssteig trail. The trail is highly exposed in certain places, but features wire ropes almost throughout. It snakes across slabs and along a wide range of imposing rock faces before coming to a distinctive natural arch, with...

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