On this stage, you'll feel pretty small, as the high north face of the Hackenköpfe and the deep ravines of the Talofen Gorge rise and fall all around you.
A moderately difficult stage of the Kaiserkrone route, which leads impressively from the Kaindlhütte through the Bettlersteig into the Kaisertal. The Bettlersteig winds its way downhill in switchbacks—sometimes steeply—over many steps and through gullies, flanked by the Talofen Gorge and the north face of the Hackenköpfe. In the Kaisertal, the atmosphere becomes more leisurely: The Anton-Karg-Haus is picturesquely situated in a basin above the Hörfarter Chapel and is ideal for a rest or an overnight stay before the trail continues along the stream to the Hans-Berger-Haus, which offers regional cuisine and a traditional mountaineering atmosphere. All in all, this is a varied hut-to-hut stage with changing surface types—ranging from forest and meadow paths to rocky passages, some of which are secured with ropes—requiring sure footing and a solid level of fitness.
Legendary Mountain Huts & Legendary Rock Faces!
From the Kaindlhütte, Trail 827 leads eastward until you reach the start of the Bettlersteig . This trail winds in switchbacks—sometimes steeply downhill—over many steps and eight gullies, past the Talofen Gorge and the north face of the Hackenköpfe, continuing on to the Straßwalch hunting lodge and into the Kaisertal valley to the Anton-Karg-Haus ( also known as Hinterbärenbad, 829 m). Picturesquely nestled in a cirque above the Hörfarter Chapel, the mountain hut is an ideal stop for a bite to eat or even an overnight stay.
On trail 96/801, you’ll hike along the stream and up an Easy slope via steps to the cozy Hans-Berger-Haus ( also known as the Kaisertalhaus, 936 m), which offers regional cuisine and a traditional mountaineering atmosphere.
From here, you’ll ascend Trail 801, which gets steeper as it winds through the forest, past switchbacks, and up numerous stairs to the Stripsenjochhaus ( 1,577 m). The mountain hut is situated on a saddle at the foot of the legendary Rock Faces “Totenkirchl” and “Fleischbank,” which have achieved cult status among climbers. Enjoy the sunset against the orange-glowing Kaiser peaks!
TIP for true mountain enthusiasts: Crossing the Ellmauer Tor
Experience the fascination of the Wilder Kaiser with its impressive and historic Rock Faces as you cross from north to south.
You can find detailed information about this alternative route here.
Accommodations on Stage 3:
Anton-Karg-Haus
Hans-Berger-Haus
Stripsenjochhaus
▶ To Stage 4
▶ To the Kufstein Access/Descent, Kaiserlift-Kaindlhütte
Nearest bus stop for Access to Stage 3:
80 KaiserJet and 865+866 VVT regional bus routes: Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser Dorf, then
30 KaiserJet: Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser Gh Seestüberl (beach)
You can find more information and the schedules on this page:
Local
Transportation | Wilder Kaiser
or
Line 1 Kufstein City Transit: Kufstein Meraner
Straße. Then walk through the underpass and follow the signs.
The Hiking Time from the bus stop to the Wilder Kaiser Valley station is about 10 minutes.
See "Kaiserkrone"—Full Route or Stage 1.
