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Mittersill: Kuhkaser

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Summit cross Kuhkaser
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Hike up one of the adjacent Tyrolean mountains, the Kuhkaser at 2,054 m, and enjoy the fabulous panoramic view of the Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbühel Alps.

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Distance 16.9 km

6:30 h

1,031 m

2,052 m

1,045 m

From Waldwirt, it goes steadily slightly uphill along forest roads and idyllic forest paths. After about 2 hours you reach the Schöntagweitalm, from where you can enjoy the wonderful distant view for the first time.

Then be quiet, because the area you are crossing is a habitat for red deer and chamois. It is not unlikely that you can observe one of these animals at least from a distance. On well-marked paths, it is then just over an hour to the summit of Kuhkaser at 2054 meters.

On clear days, even without binoculars, you can see Austria's highest mountain, the Großglockner, and the Hohe Tauern with their glacier world, which always amazes every hiker.

Author’s recommendation

With a bit of luck, at Kuhkaser you will not only discover impressive viewpoints but also the majestic capercaillies native to the area!

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Christine Reichholf

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

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2,052 m

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1,045 m

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1.2 km

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11.1 km

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4.6 km

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Rest stops

Gasthof Waldwirt

Safety information

A basic level of surefootedness is required.

Tips and suggestions

Mittersill Plus GmbH, Zeller Straße 2, 5730 Mittersill, Tel. +43(0) 6562 4292

welcome@mittersill.info, www.mittersill.info

Roadbook

From the Waldwirt parking lot, follow the signs for the first few hundred meters towards Jochberg and at the next fork in the path, follow the signs towards Kuhkaser. The hiking trail leads to the Schönbergweidalm via a well-constructed alpine road. Only at the alpine pasture does the path gradually become more of a mountain hiking trail, which then takes us to the summit of Kuhkaser.

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Public-transport-friendly

The Mittersill-Hollersbach-Stuhlfelden region is very well accessible by the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn and ÖBB buses.

The easiest way to get there is by regional bus 4010 from Mittersill to the Jochbergwald stop.

Timetable information and downloads: online at www.salzburg-verkehr.at or on your smartphone via the free SalzburgVerkehr app for Android and iOS.

Directions

Drive along Pass Thurn road towards Jochberg. After the pass summit, a few curves downhill, Waldwirt is located on the right side.

Parking

There are some parking options at the Waldwirt parking lot.

Coordinates

47.332575, 12.407198

DMS

47°19'57.3"N 12°24'25.9"E

UTM

33T 304112 5245383

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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass hiking map of Mittersill-Hollersbach-Stuhlfelden, available at the Mittersill Tourist Office in the Sparkasse building.

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Equipment

Ankle-high mountain boots, weatherproof clothing, hiking map, sufficient drinking water, and a snack are required.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

16.9 km

Duration

6:30 h

Ascent

1,031 m

Descent

1,031 m

Highest point

2,052 m

Lowest point

1,045 m

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