Mountain hikes Kitzbüheler Horn via Horn-Gipfel-Höhenweg

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Kirchdorf in Tirol / Kitzbüheler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 5.0 km
Duration: 3:00 h

This Hike is full of Breathtaking Mountain Views, including the Hohe Tauern, the Leoganger and Loferer Steinberge, the Famous Wilder Kaiser and Countless Others.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 5.0 km
  • Duration: 3:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:455 hm
  • Elevation downhill:462 hm
Highest point1,987 m

Starting point

St. Johann in Tirol - Harschbichl top terminal

Finishing point

St. Johann in Tirol - Harschbichl top terminal
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

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

Trail condition

Alpine rough terrain with partially exposted section with handholds/cables.

Equipment

- outdoor clothing
- sturdy shoes
- Sufficient food and drinks
- First aid kit
- Mobile phone with full battery & charger
- Hiking map & guide literature
- GPS device or download the GPS data to your mobile phone if necessary
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, cap)
- Rain protection
- Cash

Description

This hike starts at the Harschbichl top terminal. The gravel road first descends a short
distance and then switchbacks through steep meadows before turning into a narrow
trail. At its narrowest point the Ludwig-Scheiber-Steig trail is secured with a steel
cable. Take time to enjoy the superb views of the Kaiser mountain range! After crossing
through a spectacular rock gate, the trail follows an asphalt road for a few meters
before continuing through alpine pastures and past a chapel to the peak of Kitzbüheler
Horn. From the top the trail heads down along a narrow ridge toward “Hoferschneid”.
The views of the surrounding mountains are magnificent but the trail is steep and it is
important to watch your steps. At Hoferschneid pick up the “Jägersteig” trail back to the
Harschbichl top terminal. You can either walk down or take the cable car back to the valley.
TIP! Don’t miss out on the beautiful Alpine Flower Garden between Gipfelhaus
and Alpenhaus.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Bustop / Trainstation: St. Johann i.T. Bahnhof (ca. 1 km from gondola Harschbichlbahn)

    Or you can take the convenient and free Okto hiking bus from Monday to Friday in the summer months.

    Bus and traintimes: 
    kitzalps.cc/mobile

  • Parking

    Parking lot Bergbahnen St. Johann in Tirol (Hornweg 21, you will have to pay a parking fee)

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