The final highlight of your winter challenge: the 6-kilometre final loop leads up to the Katzenkopf (1,360 m). There, the final act rewards you with a panoramic view and regional delicacies in the Katzenkopfhütte. Action for the finale? Take the toboggan back down to the valley - the perfect way to finish!
The fourth and final stage of the long-distance winter hiking trail is a worthy final act of the tour, starting and ending at the Leutasch music pavilion. Thanks to the cleared paths, the route is easy to walk, but can - typically in winter - include icy or slippery sections. Sure-footedness and hiking poles are therefore recommended. The highlight of this stage is the ascent to the Katzenkopf at 1,360 meters, which rewards you with a panoramic view over the snow-covered forests and valleys of the region. The Katzenkopfhütte invites you to stop for a bite to eat. Those looking for a bit of action at the end can hire a sledge at the valley station and toboggan down into the valley. This compact yet impressive stage is the perfect end to the long-distance winter hiking trail.
Wear multiple layers, warm gloves, hat, waterproof jacket and pants, as well as waterproof winter hiking boots.
For better support and comfort, poles and crampons (spikes) are helpful, especially in difficult conditions.
This is a cleared winter hiking trail, though icy or slippery sections may still occur.
The fourth and final stage of Tyrol’s 1. Winter Multi-day Hike leads up to the Katzenkopf. The destination rewards you with a breathtaking panoramic view and regional delicacies at the Katzenkopfhütte (1,360 m).
From yesterday’s endpoint at the Leutasch Music Pavilion, walk back towards Hotel Leutascherhof and follow the sidewalk to the left. Shortly after, turn left into the street opposite Haus Bergkristall, heading towards Katzenkopf. After the small bridge, the path ascends gently; at the fork, keep slightly right (do not follow the dead-end). At the next junction, turn left, continue straight ahead, and after the last houses, turn left into the forest. If you’re staying at Hotel Kristall, you can start directly from there. Follow the trail uphill through the forest and, just before reaching the Katzenkopfhütte, turn right twice in quick succession — and you’ve reached your destination.
For a fun finale, you can rent a toboggan/sledge at the valley station beforehand and enjoy a 15-minute downhill ride back into the valley. Alternatively, take the Katzenkopf lift down if you prefer to skip the descent. From there, you can easily return to the starting point of the tour.
Places to stop for refreshments:
• Katzenkopfhütte
Scenic highlights and viewpoints:
• View from the Katzenkopfhütte across the Leutasch Valley
