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Hikes in Kaprun

Salzburg,Austria

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Hiking in all altitudes is offered by Kaprun in Salzburger Land. The well-known ski resort is also an absolute dream destination for hiking fans in summer, as hiking trails wind through the unique landscape of the Hohe Tauern around the Kitzsteinhorn, both in the valley and in high alpine locations. After the hike, you can cool off in the Zeller See lake and enjoy many other leisure activities in the Zell am See – Kaprun region.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Kaprun

Hiking Trail · Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region
Alexander-Enzinger-Weg
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult
5
19.6 km
5:00 h
1,986 m
950 m
The Alexander-Enzinger-Weg in Zell am See-Kaprun leads through a beautiful mountain landscape up to a viewpoint at about 2,450 m. The hiking trail offers stunning views of Lake Zell and the Kitzsteinhorn and is an ideal route for hikers who want to enjoy nature and the view.
View of Kaprun
Hiking Trail · Zell am See-Kaprun
From the Sigmund-Thun Gorge to the Ederalm
recommended route Difficulty difficult
5
11.4 km
5:44 h
720 m
716 m
A beautiful scenic circular hiking route through the Sigmund-Thun Gorge to the Klammsee. Up the Bachlertrail to the Ederalm and down the Wüstlautrail into the Kapruner Ache valley. Start / Finish: Parking lot on Kesselfallstraße near the Klammsee power plant Route / sights: Sigmund-Thun Gorge Kapruner Ache Klammsee Schneckenreithalm Bachlertrail Astenweg Grubbach Waterfall Ederalm Wüstlautrail Kapruner Ache Klammsee Tavern
At the end of the Klammsee with Bürgkogel
Hiking Trail · Kaprun
Sigmund Thun Gorge with Bürgkogel, Kaprun
recommended route Difficulty easy
4
3.8 km
2:00 h
190 m
190 m
Magnificent and rewarding gorge hike with a lake circuit and a small summit view included. The Sigmund Thun Gorge in the Kaprun area is up to 32 m deep and 320 m long.
Narrow mountain trail on the Alexander Enzinger Trail
Hiking Trail · Zell am See-Kaprun
Hike to the Salzburger Hütte via the Alexander Enzinger Trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
5
7.3 km
3:45 h
733 m
435 m
Beautiful high trail from Maiskogel to the Kitzsteinhorn with various alpine Flora!
Salzburger Hütte with playground at the Kitzsteinhorn
Hiking Trail · Zell am See-Kaprun
Wanderung zur Salzburger Hütte
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
4.7 km
2:30 h
987 m
1 m
Be enchanted by the charm of the rustic hut on the Kitzsteinhorn and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this wonderful mountain world with a hearty snack. 
View across a rocky mountain landscape
Hiking Trail · Zell am See-Kaprun
Lakarscharte vom Alpincenter ins Mühlbachtal
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
13.9 km
5:30 h
92 m
1,760 m
A true landscape delight: After a panoramic ascent with the cable car to the Alpincenter on the Kitzsteinhorn, you hike through the beautiful Mühlbachtal valley. 
At the wild romantic Klammsee
Hiking Trail · Zell am See-Kaprun
Klammsee - Glocknerblick | Hiking Zell am See – Kaprun
recommended route Difficulty moderate
3.8
11.5 km
4:21 h
880 m
881 m
The hike leads from Kaprun to the local mountain Maiskogel, to the mountain guesthouse Glocknerblick.
Schoppachhöhe summit at 2,069 metres on the Alexander Enzinger Trail
Hiking Trail · Piesendorf Niedernsill
Piesendorf: Schoppachhöhe over Dreiwallnerhöhe
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
8 km
5:00 h
1,339 m
61 m
Pure viewing pleasure of the Zell valley and Kitzsteinhorn offers the moderate hike over the Dreiwallnerhöhe to Schoppachhöhe. 
The medieval Kaprun castle and its castle chapel are worthwhile destinations for a short visit.
Hiking Trail · Zell am See-Kaprun
Along the Salzach from Bruck to Kaprun
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
No ratings (yet)
6.3 km
1:45 h
14 m
7 m
An easy river hike suitable for all seasons and any weather, which shortly before Kaprun turns into an imaginative movement trail.
Hiking Trail · Zell am See-Kaprun
Nature educational circular route around the Klammsee
recommended route Difficulty easy
5
4 km
1:13 h
92 m
92 m
Exciting hike through the Sigmund-Thun Gorge to the Klammsee
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Hikes under the sign of the water - Cool tours for hot days in Kaprun

Water is the dominant element around Kaprun. Alpine mountain ranges, the Zeller See and not least the Mooserboden reservoir are ideal destinations, especially on hot days. So if you like to hike by the water and let the spray of thundering waterfalls cool you down, Kaprun is the place for you. These are the three hikes you should make a note of on your Kaprun bucket list:

  • Round hike Klammsee: Surely one of the most popular hikes around Kaprun. The Klammsee reservoir dams up the Kapruner Ache and around it and through the Sigmund Thun Klamm leads a beautiful hiking trail for the whole family
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  • Hike at the Kaprun high mountain reservoirs: See and be amazed – the Kaprun reservoirs are a spectacular piece of human engineering in the midst of a unique landscape
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Things to know about hiking in Kaprun

Can you hike up the Kitzsteinhorn?

It is possible to hike up the Kitzsteinhorn, but the last part is very alpine and you need a head for heights and surefootedness to reach the summit. What makes the hike interesting is that the long ascent to the Kitzsteinhorn is no longer necessary thanks to the cable cars, so you can climb the summit of a 3000-metre peak in a very relaxed way. The last part is very alpine and you need to have a good head for heights and sure-footedness for the ascent.

How long does it take to climb the Maiskogel?

The 1750 m high Maiskogel is Kaprun's local mountain and a popular hiking destination, especially for families. Depending on your mood and fitness, you can start from the valley or take the MK Maiskogel cable car up to 1570 m. The ascent from the valley to the mountain station involves almost 900 metres of altitude. You should allow around 3 hours for this.

 


Reviews

  • August 06, 2026
    Noortje
    Leuke ronde, gelopen met zoon van 8. Steile stukken afgewisseld met vlakker. Bos
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    Scenic
    Written August 06, 2026
  • July 23, 2026
    Alexandru Vladarau
    July 21, 2026
    Excellent hike, with small steep ascents and descents and more than half of it you hike right on the mountain top. Quite exposed at times, highly weather dependent in my opinion. Hiking gear is a must.
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    Scenic Challenging Weather depandant
    Written July 23, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Alexander-Enzinger-Weg
  • March 30, 2025
    J+C Klein 
    Erholung pur / traumhaft
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    Written March 30, 2025
  • September 26, 2024
    Verena B.
    Relativ einfache Tour mit einem Spielplatz auf dem Weg. Schöner Blick vom Bürgkogel auf den See und ins Tal hinter bis zu der Staumauer des ersten Stausees. Wir haben die Tour etwas ausgedehnt und haben den Schneckenreithweg noch mitgenommen. Die Alm dort oben hat allerdings für dieses Jahr schon geschlossen und man müsste auf den Kiosk unten am See ausweichen, wenn man etwas zum Essen kaufen möchte. Sehr informativ war auch das kostenlose Informationszentrum zu den Wasserwerken unten am Eingang der Klamm.
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    Photo: Verena B., Community
    Photo: Verena B., Community
    Photo: Verena B., Community
    Photo: Verena B., Community
    Written September 26, 2024
  • December 30, 2023
    Rotraud Meurer
    Die Tour ist wunderschön aber jetzt im Winter in Teilen sehr glatt. Der Kiosk hat geschlossen. Wer trittsicher ist und bereit sich gelegentlich auf allen Vieren fortzubewegen kann auch die vereisten Treppen und steileren Abschnitte bewältigen.
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    Written December 30, 2023
  • September 08, 2021
    Chrissie A.
    September 08, 2021
    Schöne aussichtsreiche Tour mit Rastmöglichkeiten. Ist auch ein Mountainbiketrail. Hat aber nicht beim Wandern gehindert.
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    Written September 08, 2021
  • August 05, 2020
    Sylvia Rudolph 
    Wir sind die Tour ebenso entgegen der beschriebenen Laufroute gegangen und fanden es so auch schöner. Wunderbare Ausblicke, der Gasthof Glocknerblick ist nur zu empfehlen. Bei 30 Grad schon recht anspruchsvoll.
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    Written August 05, 2020
  • September 24, 2017
    Axel Chudzik
    Schöne Tour mit super Ausblicken, allerdings das letzte Viertel vorm Ziel ist sehr steil und mühsam, runter zu sehr viel einfacher
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    Written September 24, 2017
  • August 25, 2017
    Martin Schäfle 
    Schöne Wanderung. Es geht bis zur Ederalm in schönen Serpentinen hoch. Es wird teilweise im Wald gelaufen. Auf der Ederalm kann man kurz eine Pause einlegen, ist sehr günstig. Von der Ederalm bis zur Salzburger Hütte ist es nicht mehr so anstrengend. Es lohnt sich auf jeden Fall auf der Salzburger Hütte einen Kaiserschmarren zu essen. Wir sind dann zum Alpincenter noch hoch gelaufen ( ca. 25 min. ) und mit der Gondel wieder ins Tal hinunter gefahren.
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    Written August 25, 2017

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