Mountain hikes Markkirchlrundweg

Hopfgarten im Brixental / Kitzbühel Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 14.1 km
Duration: 6:20 h

From Gasthof Wegscheid past the Neue Bamberger Hütte you reach the idyllic Markkirchl on the border to Salzburg and return via the easy forest path.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 14.1 km
  • Duration: 6:20 h
  • Elevation uphill:878 hm
  • Elevation downhill:869 hm
Highest point1,990 m

Starting point

Gasthof Wegscheid

Finishing point

Gasthof Wegscheid
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

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Trail condition

mostly mountain paths, partly forest roads

Equipment

outdoor clothng Sturdy shoes
sufficient water and snacks
first-aid kit
fully charged mobile phone + charger hiking map + guidebook if possible GPS device or GPS data on your phone
sun protection (sunscreen, glasses, hat)
rainwear
cash
Source: Kitzbüheler Alpen Management GmbH

Description

The starting point for this walk is the car park at Gasthof Wegscheid in Kurzer Grund. From there, follow the signposts towards the Neue Bamberger Hütte. Just before the hut, turn left at the signpost for Tristkopf/Kröndlhorn/Markkirchl. Now walk along the forest track, following the signposts, to Markkirchl, which lies directly at the border crossing with Salzburg.
The route can be extended to the Tristkopf (+ approx. 1.5 hours)
or to the Salzachgeier (+ approx. 3 hours).
Afterwards, head back past the Rosswildalm, towards the Neue Bamberger Hütte and on to the Wegscheid inn.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    bus: Steinerbrücke" in Kelchsau valley
    train: Hopfgarten Berglift

    Guest card of the region = train ticket from Kirchbichl to Hochfilzen + bus ticket from Mariastein to Kitzbühel included! 
    Valid on ÖBB local trains (S, REX) and InterRegio trains (IR) between Kirchbichl - Wörgl and Hochfilzen.
    Not valid on RJ, RJX, EC, IC, ICE, D and NJ/EN trains.


    More detailed information: www.hohe-salve.com/mobility
     

  • Parking

    Free parking at the toll station in Kelchsau or directly at Gasthof Wegscheid (toll fee €5)

Weather

Today

clear sky
30°C/13°C
0%0.2l5 km/h

Sat

light rain showers
30°C/14°C
45%2.5l5 km/h

Sun

light rain showers
26°C/14°C
70%10.4l0 km/h
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