Kitzbüheler Horn via Horn-Gipfel-Höhenweg

Hiking

Closed
MediumLevel
3:00 hDuration
5,0 kmDistance
1987 mHighest point
455 mUphill
462 mDownhill
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Tour information

This hike starts at the Harschbichl top terminal. The gravel road first descends a short
distance and then switchbacks through steep meadows before turning into a narrow
trail. At its narrowest point the Ludwig-Scheiber-Steig trail is secured with a steel
cable. Take time to enjoy the superb views of the Kaiser mountain range! After crossing
through a spectacular rock gate, the trail follows an asphalt road for a few meters
before continuing through alpine pastures and past a chapel to the peak of Kitzbüheler
Horn. From the top the trail heads down along a narrow ridge toward “Hoferschneid”.
The views of the surrounding mountains are magnificent but the trail is steep and it is
important to watch your steps. At Hoferschneid pick up the “Jägersteig” trail back to the
Harschbichl top terminal. You can either walk down or take the cable car back to the valley.
TIP! Don’t miss out on the beautiful Alpine Flower Garden between Gipfelhaus
and Alpenhaus.

Info

Kitzbüheler Horn via Horn-Gipfel-Höhenweg

Features

Difficulty level: medium difficulty
Circular hike

Path surface Alpine rough terrain with partially exposted section with handholds/cables.
Recommended equipment - outdoor clothing
- 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 Salzburg on the B178, follow Salzburger Straße into the roundabout, take the third exit and drive into Poststraße. Continue towards the train station and park on Speckbacherstraße at the St. Johann in Tirol cable car car park.

Coming from Kitzbühel on the B161, drive towards St. Johann in Tirol. At Eggerwerk, turn right towards St. Johann in Tirol and drive to the St. Johann in Tirol cable car car park.

From here, take the cable car to the Harschbichl mountain station.

How to get to the St. Johann in Tirol region: https://www.kitzbueheler-alpen.com/de/stjo/anreise/urlaub.html
Public transport Bustop / Trainstation: St. Johann i.T. Bahnhof (ca. 1 km from gondola Harschbichlbahn)

Or you can take the convenient and free Okto hiking bus from Monday to Friday in the summer months.

Bus and traintimes:
kitzalps.cc/mobile
Parking Parking lot Bergbahnen St. Johann in Tirol (Hornweg 21, you will have to pay a parking fee)