Opening hours:Open today
Place:St. Jakob in Haus
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
The almost 30-metre-high, shingle-clad Jakobskreuz on the Buchensteinwand in the Pillerseetal valley is a walk-in viewing tower that leads your gaze in four directions to fascinating mountain worlds.
The impressive panoramic summit of the Buchensteinwand can be reached from three sides on a leisurely hike: from Fieberbrunn via the Tennalm, from Hochfilzen via the Hoametzl Alm and from the valley station of the mountain railroad in St. Ulrich am Pillersee. From there, a family-friendly themed trail with ten inspiring stations leads to the destination. You can also take the cable car up to the top in comfort, but then you will miss out on the scenic ascent.
Breathable outdoor clothing, sturdy footwear, food (snacks, drinks), first aid kit, mobile phone with a full battery, hiking map, possibly a GPS device or GPS data loaded onto your mobile phone, sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream & cap), rain protection, cash; Guest card if using the bus.
Start at the parking "Bergbahn Pillersee / Buchensteinwand" and take the way eastward through the field towards the traditional hamlet of Flecken. After the fire station turn right an follow the signs along the forest road up to Buchensteinwand.Continue on a further steep incline to reach the cusp. Walk along the way on the plateau eastward and reach the highlight of this tour, the 30 m high and completely accessible crucifix "Jakobskreuz". For the way back you can use the chairlift Buchensteinwand.
By bus: Bus service from Ellmau / Kitzbühel / St. Johann i.T. / Lofer and within the Pillerseetal region. St. Ulrich am Pillersee Bergbahn bus stop. Bus free of charge with guest card.
Pillersee mountain railway valley station
