Winter hike Premium winter hiking trail - Winterly Kaisertal to Vorderkaiserfeldenhütte

Ebbs / Kaiser Mountains
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 18.6 km
Duration: 7:00 h

Wintry and easy to walk, through one of Austria’s most beautiful places to the Vorderkaiserfeldenhütte, which is open all year round.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 18.6 km
  • Duration: 7:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:880 hm
  • Elevation downhill:880 hm
Highest point1,380 m

Starting point

Parking Kaisertal

Finishing point

Parking Kaisertal
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Trail condition

The trail is sunlit and often snow-free, except for the steps of the Kaiseraufstieg, which can be icy in shaded areas. The route to the Ritzau Alm is cleared by the innkeeper, making it easily walkable.

Equipment

Sturdy footwear with a good profile, Clothing adapted to winter temperatures (warm, breathable, etc.), Food and drink, First aid equipment, Mobile phone with full battery, Hiking map and guide literature, Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen and cap), Telescopic poles, Highly recommended: Shoe spikes for walking on ice or snow.
Source: TVB Kufsteinerland

Description

The Kaisertal Valley is not only beautifully framed by the surrounding mountains, but also enjoys a favourable climate and is well protected from the wind, making it a popular destination even in winter. The Premium Winter Hiking Trail is marked with a pink snowflake on the yellow hiking signs. After climbing the 285 steps of the Kaiseraufstieg, the trail leads past the Zottenhof, Veitenhof, Pfandlkapelle, Pfandlhof and BergKhof to a fork in the path. Keep left here to reach the Antoniuskapelle. From there, you can enjoy beautiful views of the Gamskogel opposite and further into the Kaisertal Valley towards the Totenkirchl. The route then continues uphill towards the Ritzaualm and on to the Vorderkaiserfeldenhütte, both of which are open all year round and offer food and accommodation. The return follows the same route, with several traditional inns along the way. The trail runs along the southern slopes of the Zahmer Kaiser and therefore often enjoys the warming winter sun.

If you prefer a shorter version, you can finish the hike at Antoniuskapelle. You can find all information about the shorter route here.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    City bus line 2 or Regiobus line 4030 to stop "Ebbs Kaiseraufstieg".

  • Parking

    A12 exit Kufstein Nord, at the roundabout direction Ebbs, at the next roundabout 1st exit direction Kaiseraufstieg.

    Kaiseraufstieg, subject to a charge.

Weather

Today

moderate rain
12°C/3°C
90%11.9l5 km/h

Mon

mainly clear
13°C/3°C
5%0l5 km/h

Tue

clear sky
16°C/2°C
10%0l5 km/h
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