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Wow - it's pretty wild here on the Niederkaiser. The foothills of the Wilder Kaiser have a lot to offer: secured alpine paths, a chapel built into the rock face, a hermitage, a waterfall worth seeing and dizzying views of St. Johann in Tirol.
Variable summit tour on the Niederkaiser, the eastern foothills of the Wilder Kaiser. Not to be underestimated, especially if the steep Maiklsteig, spiced with iron steps and ladders, is included as an option in the tour. Technically easier, but also steep, is the suggested route via the Einsiedelei and Gmailkapelle. On the ridge, a scenic hike over the Ursula cross and the Gscheuerkopf. Here, too, the route is partly rocky and secured with ropes. On the way towards Schleierwasserfall, the terrain becomes gentler and the path to the waterfall is once again secured. Easy way back to the Rummlerhof, which is the only refreshment stop along the way.
This hike starts at the center of St. Johann in Tirol. From there you walk to the hamlet Hinterkaiser. 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.
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
Coming from Salzburg on the B178, take the Salzburger Straße into the roundabout, take the third exit and park at the Steinlechnerplatz car park.
Coming from the direction of Kitzbühel on the B161, enter the roundabout and take the first exit, turn left at the next junction to the Steinlechner car park and park.
If you park at the Steinlechner parking lot, you can hike straight into the Hinterkaiser from there via the roundabout.
This is how you get to the St. Johann in Tirol region: www.kitzbueheler-alpen.com/en/stjo/getting-here/holidays.html
Nearest Parking possibility:
Parking place Steinlechnerplatz (you will have to pay a parking fee)
