Kaiserbachtal Valley

Hiking

EasyLevel
3:15 hDuration
10,1 kmDistance
992 mHighest point
256 mUphill
263 mDownhill
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Kaiserbachtal Schnackler Erlebnisweg (c) Mirja Geh (5) - KopieM.JPG

Tour information

The unspoiled Kaiserbachtal Valley and the jagged Wilder Kaiser Mountains have been attracting hikers, mountaineers and nature lovers for centuries. In the summer the small side valley, which is part of the Kaisergebirge Nature Preserve, serves as base for countless hiking and rock climbing tours. The impressive mountain range is shrouded in mystery and home to many stories. This hike starts at the parking lot in Kaiserbachtal in the hamlet of Griesenau. Follow the trail into the valley. The views of the peaks are quite stunning. Near the Fischbachalm is a small chapel, which commemorates mountaineers who died in the Kaiser Range. The hike continues further into the valley and leads past cabins until Griesner Alm. Backtrack the way you came.

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Kaiserbachtal Valley

Features

Difficulty level: easy
Family hike
Circular hike

Path surface Asphalt, gravel
Recommended equipment
- Outdoor clothing
- sturdy shoes
- Sufficient food and drinks
- First aid kit
- Cell phone with full battery & charger
- Hiking map & guide literature
- If necessary, load a GPS device or the GPS data onto your cell phone
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, cap)
- Rain protection
- Cash
Getting there Coming from Kitzbühel/St Johann on the B161, drive towards Salzburg. In St. Johann, 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.

Coming from Waidring/Erpfendorf/Kirchdorf, head towards St. Johann. 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.

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
In the summer months, take the Okto hiking bus to the Kaiserbachtal car park stop in comfort and free of charge.
All journey times for public transport in the St. Johann in Tirol region can be found here: kitzalps.cc/mobile
Parking Public car park: Kirchdorf toll station Kaiserbachtal (Kaiserbachtal 1a, chargeable, multi-day car park);