Opening hours:Open today
Place:
Leutasch
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Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
Easy circular hut hike in Leutasch to the Katzenkopfhütte and Kreithalm – an enjoyable walk through a pleasantly shaded forest with welcoming mountain huts along the way.
Forest path, asphalt road, and gravel path.
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Comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, a light backpack, enough water, and a small snack are recommended for this hike.
Additionally, a hiking map or GPS, a first aid kit, sun protection, and hiking poles, if needed, are also advisable.
The hike starts at car park P15 near the music pavilion in Weidach (Leutasch). There is ample parking available here (including public toilets), and the “Weidach Zentrum” bus stop is located nearby.
From the music pavilion, follow the road towards Oberweidach. After just a short distance, the first views open up towards the striking Hohe Munde. After a short while, turn left, cross a small bridge and, at the junction near Hotel Kristall, keep right towards Seewald. Following the road uphill, you will reach a small turning area. This is where the asphalt ends and the forest road begins.
The forest road climbs steadily through the woods. After some time, a trail branches off to the right. Follow this path to a lovely viewpoint with a bench and a stamping point – an ideal spot for a short break and views across the Leutasch Valley. The matching stamp pass is available from the information offices of the region.
The trail continues uphill to the Katzenkopfhütte. From here, wide panoramic views open up over the Leutasch Valley, with vistas of the Wetterstein Mountains and the Hohe Munde. The sunny terrace and cosy parlour invite you to enjoy a relaxing stop for refreshments.
From the Katzenkopfhütte, follow the newly widened forest road towards Wildmoos. This section runs through shady woodland and is particularly pleasant on warm summer days. After a slightly steeper downhill section, keep left at the junction towards Katzenkopf. If you’d like to vary the loop, stay on the forest road and continue downhill from there. In the lower section, the route crosses the ski slope once and leads to the lift’s valley station. At the Kreithalm and the Base Schirmbar, there’s a good opportunity to stop for refreshments before following the road back to Seewald and on to the starting point at the music pavilion.
Flexible options for this hike:
To shorten the ascent or descent, you can park at the Katzenkopf lift (P14) and use the chairlift as an uphill aid.
From the top station, a summer toboggan run leads back down into the valley – an optional, action-packed way to round off the hike.
Take the bus from Seefeld, Mittenwald, or Telfs to the "Leutasch Weidach Zentrum" stop.
All connections in real time can be found in the route planner.
