Mountain hikes St. Johann in Tirol - Kalkstein - Baumooskogel

Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 18.1 km
Duration: 6:15 h

How does the Kalkstein feel, surrounded by peaks such as the Wilder Kaiser, the Kitzbüheler Horn and the Loferer Steinberge? With the view, we certainly feel right at home on its summit.

Tour character

A very long tour to one of the many culmination points of the Kalkstein. As an option to the Baumooskogel, the Wallerberg and Kirchberg can also be climbed on an extended limestone tour. There are no difficulties on the way to the Baumooskogel apart from the one or other steeper forest or meadow passage. There are no refreshment stops on the suggested route. Great views of the Wilder Kaiser, the Loferer Steinberge and the Kitzbühel Alps from the summit. Our tip: Cross the Kalkstein by (e-)mountain bike from St. Johann to St. Ullrich am Pillersee and collect the various peaks of the Kalkstein along the way.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 18.1 km
  • Duration: 6:15 h
  • Elevation uphill:762 hm
  • Elevation downhill:767 hm
Highest point1,419 m

Starting point

St. Johann in Tirol - Information office

Finishing point

St. Johann in Tirol - Information office
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families

Best time of year

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

Trail condition

Asphalt, gravel, forest path, mountain path

Equipment

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

Description

The tour leads from the center of St. Johann to Oberhofen, then along a forest path to the hamlet of Scheffau. Shortly after Scheffau, the path turns into a forest road, which you follow to the Baumooskogel junction (1506 m). Via the Baumoosalm and Leitneralm you hike downhill to the Haberberg hiking parking lot.

You descend into the valley via Habach. From there you reach your starting point along the Großache, the center of St. Johann in Tirol.

Alternative:
At the Haberberg junction, head towards Aiglsau and hike along the forest path along the Krebsbach stream to the chapel in Mitterndorf. From there you return to the center of St. Johann in Tirol.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Bus: Line 4000, 4012, 4060 Exit: St. Johann in Tirol Steinlechnerplatz bus stop
    Train: 201 Giselabahn train station St. Johann in Tirol

    Or with the free OKTO - hiking bus in the summer season from MO-FR.
    Timetables can be found here:
    kitzalps.cc/mobil

  • Parking

    Steinlechnerplatz parking lot (Dampflfeld, subject to charge)

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