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.
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Kaprun
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 .
- 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 .
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.
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