We reveal two of our favorite places in spring. Firstly: The Buchackeralm is open early in the year from Thursday to Sunday and is known for its Black Angus breeding and sunny spots with great views. Second: The Hundsalmjoch offers one of the most contrasting views over the Inn Valley - from the Wilder Kaiser over the green Unterland and the turquoise Innschlaufe to the white main Alpine ridge.
Medium-difficulty mountain hike on forest paths and easy mountain trails. The highlights along the way are the exceptional Buchackeralm, which is open every Thursday to Sunday from March to October. After climbing to the summit of the Hundsalmjoch, you should relax on its terrace. The first part to the Buchackeralm is partly steep and strenuous on a beautiful forest path high above the Inn Valley with many hairpin bends. In between, the wide view over the Inntal valley opens up again and again and accompanies you for most of the day. The ascent to the Hundsalmjoch is easy or moderately difficult and follows a beautiful route through sparse mountain forest and alpine meadows to the panoramic cross. The view is truly exceptional for a mountain of this low altitude and extends from the Karwendel to the Wilder Kaiser and from the Bavarian Prealps to the Großglockner and Zillertal main ridge. Deep below, the Inn meanders through the Inn Valley, which you can study in detail from up here. The descent can be combined with a visit to the ice cave and the Adlerhorst viewing platform.
The hike begins in the Angerberg district of Embach at the Rading parking lot (600 m). From there, a forest path leads uphill in several hairpin bends to a fork in the path at around 1,230 m above sea level. Keep right here and you will soon reach the Buchackeralm. The trail then continues on a moderate incline to the Daxerhütte, which is located just before the Adlerhorst viewing platform.
Past the hut, the trail first leads along the forest path for a short distance, then follows a narrow path uphill to the Hundalmjoch. On the way to the summit, you are rewarded with a wonderful view of the Inn Valley.
At the summit, there is an impressive summit cross and a breathtaking panorama that invites you to take a long break. The descent is via alpine meadows down to the Adlerhorst. The Adlerweg telescope offers a magnificent view of numerous peaks in the Kitzbühel Alps and the Hohe Tauern. From here, you can also hike on to the nearby ice cave. Please note the current opening times at https://eishoehle.tirol.
The way back leads along the same route back to the starting point.
Bus: Angerberg Franzlerbrücke
Guest card of the region = train ticket from Wörgl to Hochfilzen + bus ticket from Mariastein to Kitzbühel including
Valid on ÖBB local trains (S, REX) and InterRegio trains (IR) between Kirchbichl - Wörgl and Hochfilzen
Not valid on RJ, RJX, EC, IC, ICE, D and NJ/EN trains
For more information visit: www.hohe-salve.com/mobilität
Lettenbichl parking lot, Buchacker ascent