Long-distance hike KAT WALK FAMILY

Hopfgarten im Brixental / Kitzbüheler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 52.5 km

In 4 daily stages across the Kitzbühel Alps. Climbing parks, puzzle tours, giant swings provide motivation along the way... and the rest is best found out for yourself.

Tour character

The KAT Walk Family is a family-friendly multi-day hike in the Kitzbühel Alps, specially designed for families with children aged 6 and over.The stages lead through the beautiful mountain scenery of the Kitzbühel Alps and offer a mixture of easy hiking trails and adventure stations such as puzzle tours, climbing gardens and mountain playgrounds. Highlights include the GOASberg puzzle tour, Timok's Alpine Coaster and numerous adventure worlds. The stages can be individually adapted thanks to the mountain railroads that can be used for shortcuts. The route is classified as moderately difficult and leads along well-marked hiking trails. Luggage transport between the accommodation makes the day's stages easier. Families can stay in selected, child-friendly accommodation with half board. For rainy days or less demanding alternatives, a variety of bad weather activities and train or bus connections are available.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 52.5 km
  • Elevation uphill:3,390 hm
  • Elevation downhill:3,750 hm
Highest point1,996 m

Starting point

Hopfgarten im Brixental

Finishing point

St. Ulrich am Pillersee
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Features

  • Suitable for families
  • Multi-day hike

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

Asphalt road, forest roads, mountain paths (medium difficulty – marked in red)

Equipment

Comfortable clothing, sturdy mountain boots and a lot of anticipation for exciting adventures! In addition: breathable outdoor clothing, sufficient food and drinks, first aid equipment, mobile phone with full battery & charger, hiking map & guide books, possibly GPS device or load the GPS data onto the mobile phone, sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen & hat), rain cover, cash
Source: Kitzbüheler Alpen Region Hohe Salve

Description

KAT Walk Family guarantees a unique hiking experience for all ages!

Many discovery zones await curious adventurers en route: climbing parks, puzzle tours, alpine flower gardens, mountain carts, giant swings, playgrounds and much more look forward to being explored by you.

Pick your path each day: Will you choose the challenging Stoabock route (Tyrolean for ibex) in order to climb lots of metres and experience top athletic performances? Or will you prefer to move on the more leisurely path of the Oachkatzl (Tyrolean for squirrel)? It promises fantastic adventures as well  and is easy to master for all hikers thanks to the shortcuts by cable car!


Stoabock route in total across 5 stages: 76 km  5,050 m uphill  5,100 m downhill  35 hours

Oachkatzl route in total across 5 stages: 16 km  190 m uphill  1,330 m downhill  6 hours


Escape everyday life and get into your hiking boots  Now for the whole family!
When booking the complete hassle-free package, all overnight stays in top accommodations are included with half-board. You will also enjoy the convenient luggage transfer, excellent maps and information material and a free return trip to the starting point by public transport thanks to the Kitzbüheler Alpen guest card.

Visit KAT Walk Family and look forward to natural spectacles and adventure worlds in the Alps, fill your lungs with fresh mountain air, enjoy the scent of the flower meadows and return home with lots of happy memories as true nature experts.
Find all further information here: www.kat-walk.uk/family

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Station Hopfgarten im Brixental Berglift Bahnhof  5 minutes' walk to the starting point
    Timetables: www.vvt.at

    Kitzbüheler Alpen guest card = free ticket for local public transport! More information can be found here.

  • Parking

    Free parking between the Salven event centre and Pletzi's Activity Park. Paid car park at the Hopfgarten mountain railway - directly at the starting point.

Weather

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clear sky
5°C/-2°C
5%0l10 km/h

Fri

clear sky
4°C/-4°C
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