Kaiserbachtal Snowshoe Trail - The Emperor's Tracks "blue"

Hiking

EasyLevel
0:40 hDuration
2,1 kmDistance
917 mHighest point
57 mUphill
55 mDownhill
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Tour information

The snowshoe tour starts at the parking lot Fischbachalm. Past the Bergwacht memorial chapel, the trail initially leads along the Kaiserbach stream and then through a wintry coniferous forest. At the height of the Latschenölbrennerei you cross the road and snow-covered pastures. The tour ends at the Fischbachalm.

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Kaiserbachtal Snowshoe Trail - The Emperor's Tracks "blue"

Features

Difficulty level: easy
Circular hike

Path surface Snow covered winter hiking path and mountain pasture
Recommended equipment - clothing suitable for the temperatures in winter (warm, breathable, …)
- Snowshoes and ski touring poles
- 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
Getting there Coming from the direction of Kitzbühel/St Johann on the B161, drive towards Salzburg. In St. Johann in Tirol, leave the second roundabout on Salzburger Straße at the second exit. Take the exit left to Kössen/Schwendt and drive slightly uphill on the B176. You will next pass the Kirchdorf district of Gasteig and shortly afterwards you will reach Griesenau, where you turn left into Kaiserbachtal. After 650 m you reach the Kaiserbachtal toll station car park. Follow that road to the Fischbachalm.

Coming from the direction of Waidring, Erpfendorf, Kirchdorf, head towards St. Johann in Tirol. Follow the B178 and turn right towards Kirchdorf. At the church in Kirchdorf take the Gasteiger Straße in the direction of Kössen/Schendt. Drive slightly uphill on the B176. You will then pass the Kirchdorf district of Gasteig and shortly afterwards you will reach Griesenau, where you turn left into Kaiserbachtal. After 650 m you will reach the Kaiserbachtal toll station car park. Follow that road to the Fischbachalm.

This will take you to the St. Johann in Tirol region:
https://www.kitzbueheler-alpen.com/en/stjo/getting-here/holidays.html
Public transport Bus: Line 4000 stop Kirchdorf in Tirol Griesenau, Okto hiking bus 5 stop Kaiserbachtal parking lot
All journey times for public transport in the St. Johann in Tirol region can be found here: kitzalps.cc/mobile
Parking Free parking at Fischbachalm