Mountain hikes Niederkaiser

Kirchdorf in Tirol / Kitzbüheler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 16.1 km
Duration: 7:00 h

A Demanding Hike that rewards with a Refreshing Waterfall and Superb Views of the Wilder Kaiser Range.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 16.1 km
  • Duration: 7:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:954 hm
  • Elevation downhill:954 hm
Highest point1,373 m

Starting point

St. Johann in Tirol Parkplatz Rummlerhof

Finishing point

St. Johann in Tirol Parkplatz Rummlerhof
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

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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
Source: Kitzbüheler Alpen - St. Johann in Tirol

Description

This hike starts at the hamlet Hinterkaiser in St. Johann in Tirol. Follow the signs to “Einsiedelei” Hermitage along the meadows at the foot of the Niederkaiser Ridge and through a forest to the chapel. The trail continues across a clearing and then climbs to Gmail Chapel from where it winds its way steeply towards Niederkaiserkamm. Once you have reached the ridge, the trail climbs and falls for a while, offering great views of the Kitzbüheler Horn and St. Johann in Tirol. Tip: Take a break at „Ursulablick“ - you enjoy marvelous views! At Gscheuerkopf (1279m) the trail has a short climbing section, which is secured with steel cables. Then continue to the Kaiser Niederalm and Granderalm. At Granderalm there is an iron ladder (prerequisites: sure footedness and a good head for heights) down to Schleier waterfall – another highlight along your walk.
From there, Trail No. 818 takes you past the waterfall down to the valley. Then follow the trails of „Moor & more“, and return via Rummlerhof back to your starting point.
 

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Bus: Linie 4000, 4012, 4060 Bus stop: Haltestelle St. Johann in Tirol Steinlechnerplatz
    Or you can take the convenient and free Okto hiking bus from Monday to Friday in the summer months.
    Train: 201 Giselabahn Bahnhof St. Johann in Tirol

    Bus and traintimes: 
    kitzalps.cc/mobile

  • Parking

    Nearest Parking possibility:
    Parking place Steinlechnerplatz (you will have to pay a parking fee)

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