Long-distance hike Eagle Walk Stage 04: Kufstein - Gasthof Buchacker

City, country, river - as an interpretation of Tyrol: we leave charming Kufstein on the Inn and return to Alpine paths, including mighty panoramas and exposed locations. For example, the Adlerhorst viewing platform - a place-to-be for hikers on the Adlerweg trail with panoramic views over the Kitzbühel Alps.

Description

Starting point: Unterlangkampfen

Trailhead for this Eagle Walk stage is the tiny village of Unterlangkampfen, located halfway between Kufstein and Kirchbichl. Follow the way to the pedestrian underpass and keep on walking to the village centre with its parish church. Slightly above the church is where the signed forest road (“Höhlensteinhaus”) starts. Follow the road for a little while and do not miss the right fork onto a narrow dirt track. A steady and steep climb will take you up through the forest until you reach wide open alpine meadows.

Food & drink: Höhlensteinhaus

A steady and steep climb will take you up through the forest until you reach wide open alpine meadows. From here it’s a gentle downhill stroll to the Höhlensteinhaus, a mountain tavern situated in a lovely hollow. From the lodge, a footpath will take you to “Köglhörndl”. Follow the red-white blazes, heading up, steeply, and you will be rewarded with a true wilderness experience in and among some of the region's most pristine and beautiful surroundings. Continue along a remote ridge to the 1,645-metre-high peak of the Köglhörndl and savour majestic views from the top. Continue on as the trail takes a gentle up-and-down course along the ridge, with a final uphill section taking you to the top of the Hundsalmjoch ridge (1,637m), graced by a modern-style steel cross on its summit. This is where you leave the ridge and continue directly opposite the cross on the way-marked path down to alpine pastures. Follow the shortcut through the meadows to your left to the forest road. This is where the final section of the descent begins, leading down to the Gasthof Buchacker (1,450m). If you have the time and energy, turn off to the right just before reaching the Buchackeralm for an optional 20-minute walk to visit the Hundalm ice and stalactite cave.

Finishing point: Alpengasthaus Buchacker