Tyrol: Trails of the Wilder Kaiser

Kufstein is easily accessible by train from Munich or Innsbruck airports (just over an hour from both). Take some time to wander the historical centre before visiting the fortress. Take a funicular to the top, or follow the steep path on foot, a great little warm up for the rest of your hiking adventure!

Begin with a chair lift ride on the ’Kaiserlift’ (payable locally, approx.11 euros) to the panoramic station of the Kaiser Mountains. Walk past traditional farming huts and Alpine pastures with the dramatic Wilder Kaiser in the background. Arrive at the picturesque Hintersteiner See and descend to the small Tyrolean town of Scheffau.

Ascent 486m / Descent 996m

A short bus transfer brings you to the trailhead. Follow a section of the popular ‘Adlerweg’ or Eagle’s Trail, a long-distance route that traverses the whole of the Tyrol.

Spend the night directly amongst the Kaiser peaks at the Gaudeamashütte at 1,270m. Look forward to an evening of fantastic convivial atmosphere in a spectacular location.  

 **Due to strict Covid-19 health & safety regulations, the Gaudeamas mountain hut requires all clients to bring their own duvet cover, pillow case and sleeping bag liner (sleeping bags are not allowed). Please bear this in mind when packing, as these items are essential, and can take up quite a lot of space. There is no bag transfer possible on this day due to the remote location of the Gaudeamushutte. On this day please carry your overnight essentials in your day pack and you will be reunited with your main luggage the following day **

Ascent 938m / Descent 590m

From the Gaudeamashütte, continue to follow the Adlerweg as it gently descends to the cosy Gasthof Rummler; the ideal place to stop for a refreshing drink or bite to eat. Continue on a narrow mountain path to the small town of Welier Hintermeister, finally arriving in the centre of St, Johann. A pretty Alpine town with a traffic-free centre, perfect for a relaxing evening walk.

Ascent 684m / Descent 1298m

A 09:00am transfer brings you to the peaceful town of Gasteig, the start of today's walk. On to the Kaiserbach valley, a deep gully separating the Wilder and Zahmer Kaisers before a challenging, steep ascent that brings you to the spectacularly located Stripsenjochhaus, at 1,580m.

**Due to strict Covid-19 health & safety regulations, the Stripsenjochhaus mountain hut requires all clients to bring their own sleeping bag liner. Please bear this in mind when packing, as this item is essential. There is no bag transfer possible on this day due to the remote location of the Stripsenjochhaus. On this day please carry your overnight essentials in your day pack and you will be reunited with your main luggage the following day**

Ascent 851m / Descent 528m

After enjoying watching the sunrise from the terrace of the Stripsenjochhaus with a fortifying coffee, continue on your adventure via a high trail, walk through beautiful mountain vistas to the ’Hochalm zum Heuberg’, where you will catch a first glimpse of the Walchsee in the distance. Descend steeply to the scenic Walchsee, where you will be staying for the next two nights.

Ascent 920m / Descent 1219m 

Today you have the opportunity to finish off your adventure with a scenic loop walk on the Brennkopf. Although only 1,355m in height, the small peak still offers fantastic views of the Walchsee and the mountain world of the Kaisers, through which you have just walked. Reflect on your journey before descending to Walchsee. Be sure to bring your swimming gear and enjoy a refreshing dip in the lake after your hike. 

Ascent 839m / Descent 797m

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and begin your onward travel. From Walchsee, catch a bus or take a taxi back to Kufstein from where you can catch a train to all major destinations in Europe.