Long-distance hike Kaiserkrone - Kufstein approach, Kaiserlift

Kufstein / Kaisergebirge
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 2.9 km
Duration: 1:30 h

Kufstein – Brentenjoch – Kaindlhütte

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 2.9 km
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:220 hm
  • Elevation downhill:180 hm
Highest point927 m

Starting point

Kaiserlift summit station, Kufstein (1,255 m)

Finishing point

Kaindlhütte, Scheffau (1,293 m)
  • Fitness level 2 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Multi-day hike

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
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  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

The composition of the trail varies between forest roads, paths, meadow and forest trails.

Equipment

Rucksack, sturdy hiking/mountaineering boots with anti-slip treaded soles, weather-appropriate hiking gear (breathable), a change of clothes, sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, lip protection, headgear), waterproofs (rain jacket/poncho, pocket umbrella, rucksack protector), cold protection (hat, gloves), sufficient food and drink, hiking poles (height adjustable) if required, first aid kit incl. rescue blanket and bivouac sack, mobile phone with fully charged battery, headlamp, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, route description and information materials (GPX track), ID, insurance card, cash

Additions for overnight stay at mountain hut:
Mountain hut sleeping bag, indoor shoes, toiletries and towel, personal medication, headlamp, Alpine Club ID Card, cash, charger for mobile phone The hiking routes between the huts are often rather long, we recommend taking plenty of food and drink and booking your overnight stays well in advance.
Source: TVB Wilder Kaiser

Description

Starting from the district of Sparchen in Kufstein, take the Kaiserlift chairlift to the Brentenjoch mountain. Alternatively, you can take hiking trail 814. From the Brentenjoch, keep walking along trail 814 until you come to the Kaindlhütte mountain hut.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    At Kufstein train station take city bus line 1 (direction Ebbs Kaisertal) and get off at the stop Kufstein Meraner Straße. From here, walk through the underpass and follow the signs for about 10 minutes to the valley station of the Kaiserlift.
    Alternative:
    Take the regional bus 4030 (direction Kössen Hüttwirt) to the Ebbs Kaisertal stop and from here walk for about 12 minutes to the Kaiserlift. (Take the Sparchner Straße back in the direction of Kufstein until you come to the left fork in the road Obere Sparchen. Follow this street to the valley station of the Kaiserlift).

  • Parking

    Private car park at the valley station of the Kaiserlift - pay & display (max. 5 days)

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