Via ferrata Kaiserschützensteig - 3 peaks crossing

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Kufstein / Kufsteinerland
Exposition: N, S, W, NW, SW
B/C

If there were top models among the Tyrolean via ferratas, then the Kaiserschützensteig would be at the front of the catwalk. The scenic experience is hard to beat in terms of beauty.

Information

Ascent Time2:30 h
Walking time descent5:00 h
Time Climbing3:30 h
DifficultyB/C

Via Ferrata Altitude Difference

880 m
Sea level starting point940 m
Sea level approach1620 m
Sea level highest point2340 m
Sea level end point2340 m

Approach

The access leads from the Hans-Berger-Haus via the marked Gamsängersteig 813 to the beginning of the upper Schärlingerboden (a wide, flat cirque). On the left side is the entrance to the Kaiserschützensteig.

Descent

The descent from the Ellmauer Halt leads along the marked Gamsängersteig. Before the "Jägerwandtreppe" you branch off to the right and via the Rote Rinn Scharte it goes over the Schärlingerböden to the north-west back to the Hans-Berger-Haus.

Best time of year

  • January
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Description

The Kaiserschützensteig is a long, alpine via ferrata with difficulty ratings of B/C and 1+. Not all sections of the route are secured with cables, and you’ll frequently find yourself in unsecured hiking terrain. Absolute surefootedness and a head for heights are essential. The approach to the via ferrata and the descent from the summit of Ellmauer Halt should not be underestimated either.
While the via ferrata itself does not directly lead to the summits of Kleine Halt and Gamshalt, they can be easily included along the way. The reward for the effort is breathtaking scenic views amidst the rugged peaks of the Wilder Kaiser.

Weather

Today

light rain showers
12°C/6°C
85%6.7l5 km/h

Thu

partly Cloudy
12°C/5°C
5%0l5 km/h

Fri

partly Cloudy
11°C/3°C
0%0l5 km/h
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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    From Kufstein train station take the city bus line 1 or 2 to the stop "Kaisertal". With the KufsteinerlandCard within the region bus free of charge.

  • Parking

    Via the Inntal motorway to Kufstein, take the Kufstein Nord exit. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit in the direction of Ebbs. Follow the road and at the 2nd crossing turn right into the district Sparchen (Kaiseraufstieg).
    At the Kaiseraufstieg, there is a large parking area that can also be used for multi-day stays (fee applies). Multi-day tickets are available at the Base Camp Harmonie.

  • Contact

    Kaiserschützensteig - 3 Gipfel Tour
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