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: 13.9 km
Duration: 6:20 h
Elevation uphill:864 hm
Elevation downhill:861 hm

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Elevation profile

Markkirchlrundweg.gpx

Highest point1,990 m

Starting point

Gasthof Wegscheid

Finishing point

Gasthof Wegscheid

Fitness level 3 / 6
Technique 3 / 6

Features

Circular route

Best time of year

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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 hike is the parking lot at Gasthof Wegscheid in Kurzen Grund. From there, follow the signs toward Neue Bamberger Hütte. At the next fork, follow the sign toward Tristkopf/Kröndlhorn/Markkirchl on the left. Now follow the forest path and the signs to Markkirchl, which is located directly at the border crossing to Salzburg. Then head back towards Neue Bamberger Hütte to Gasthof Wegscheid.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Alpine inn Gasthof Wegscheid
Opening hours:Open today
Place: Kelchsau
: Restaurant, Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
see restaurant details: Alpine inn Gasthof Wegscheid
Neue Bamberger Hütte
Opening hours:Open today
Place: Kelchsau
: Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
see restaurant details: Neue Bamberger Hütte

Getting here

Arrival by public transport
bus: Steinerbrücke" in Kelchsau valley

Guest card of the region = train ticket from Kirchbichl to Hochfilzen + bus ticket from Mariastein to Kitzbühel included!

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)

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