Long-distance hike Eagle Walk Stage 03: Kaindlhütte - Kufstein

This stage takes hikers to the small town of Kufstein located on the banks of the Inn river – a town which has been celebrated in song and is steeped in history and character. Walkers make their way through the lush and verdant beauty of a pasture paradise with cosy huts and mountain restaurants before stopping for a rest at the Brentenjochhütte hut (delicious “Kiachl” are served every Saturday). With so many sights to marvel at, don't forget to keep an eye out for the nearly one thousand species of flowering plants native to the Kaiser Mountains.

Description

Starting point: Kaindlhütte hut

Follow the Bettlersteig trail (marked as trail number 827) from the Kaindlhütte hut heading east, passing the Steinbergalm hut. The trail leads over a saddle to the right of the Brandkogel mountain. Take the left trail towards Gamskogel mountain. Beneath the Brandkogel and Taxköpfl mountains, the trail leads to the peak of the Gamskogel at 1,449 metres. Continue heading west and downhill until you reach the Brentenjochalm hut (at 1,208 metres) after about two kilometres. Now take the panoramic Jochboden trail leading downhill through a forest. When you reach the Schneerosenweg fork, head right and turn left onto the Brentenjoch/Duxer trail after the Duxer Alm hut. Hikers will now walk down to Kufstein along and above the Kienbach stream. Walk along the Kienbergstraße and Georg-Pirmoser-Straße roads to reach the Inn river. Cross the bridge to reach Kuftstein train station.

Finishing point: Kufstein