Hikes in Kufstein

The charm of Kufstein reveals itself to visitors in no time. The lively old town invites you to stroll and wander, and the mountains around the city attract with rocky peaks in the east and forested slopes and hidden lakes in the west. This is truly a wonderful place for hiking, and the variety of hikes is so large that everyone, regardless of their fitness and experience, can find a suitable tour.

For a quick round in between, the hike to the Duxer Alm is recommended, which can be started directly from the Kufstein center. Beautifully arranged, not too difficult trails and paths as well as two dining options make this tour a nice hike for the whole family.

Also along the Inn river, you can find beautiful hikes, some of which cross borders, such as the circular hike from Kiefersfelden to Kufstein. A highlight of this easy tour is the ride with the Inn ferry.

Already on the way to Kufstein, the mountain massif of the Wilder Kaiser inevitably attracts all eyes. In and around the Wilder Kaiser, hiking is also excellent. The hikes in the Kaisertal, which stretches between the Wilder and Zahmer Kaiser towards the Stripsenjoch, are particularly beautiful. Here, you not only get to enjoy the full splendor of the Kaiser mountains but also pass sights such as the Antonius Chapel, one of the most popular photo motifs in the region. Depending on your fitness and available time, the hikes in the Kaiserbachtal can be adjusted to your own requirements. These hikes in the Kaisertal are sorted by length and difficulty.

• Tischofer Cave and Antonius Chapel: Easy hike to two sights in the Kaisertal.
• The hike to the Anton Karg House is suitable as a day hike or as an approach for further tours in the Kaiser mountains. The shelter offers a warm bed and also a very good kitchen.
• The hike to the Stripsenjochhaus is one of the highlights around Kufstein. Many challenging mountain tours can be started from the impressively located shelter.

Of course, around Kufstein you can also find more challenging tours where you overcome many meters of elevation and look down from scenic mountain peaks onto the Inn valley. Entire books have been written about the abundance of hikes and mountain tours in the Kaisergebirge, here we offer a brief overview of the signature tours.

A classic considered moderately difficult is the hike to the Brentenjoch, where the Weinberghaus invites you to take a break. Those who want to save elevation can take the Kaiser lift and start the hike already at over 1,200 meters. By the way: The revitalized Kaiser lift is one of the last single chair lifts in all of Austria.

From the Brentenjoch, you can also hike on a long tour to the beautiful Hintersteiner See. The hike runs along beautiful alpine meadows on the western slope of the Kaisergebirge.

Thanks to the Kaiser lift, numerous other hikes can be started from the Brentenjoch without the long ascent from the valley. A nice option leads to the Gamskogel and further to the Hocheck.

Kufstein and the Kufsteinerland are blessed with a variety of beautiful mountain lakes that can be explored on leisurely hikes. Among the best known are the Hintersteinersee and the Thiersee. Especially the Hintersteinersee is considered one of the most beautiful natural lakes in Tyrol and is a popular hiking destination for families and pleasure hikers.

The Thiersee is located on a sunny plateau above Kufstein and is especially popular with families and swimming enthusiasts. On the leisurely round around the lake, nature can be fully enjoyed.

Another popular destination is the Hechtsee, which lies on the border with Germany. It is accessible by various paths and offers a nice beach in summer.