Wilder Kaiser mountains
We journey east to the medieval town of Kufstein, nestled at the foot of the mighty limestone Kaisergebirge close to the German border. All around us are incredible views, orchid-filled alpine meadows and the idyllic peaks of the magnificent Wilder Kaiser mountains. We take the Kaiser chairlift up to Brentejoch mountain station, the starting point of both our walks today.
Easy walk
Duration: 2.5 hours (2.7 miles)
Altitude gain: 764 feet
Terrain: forest trail
As we meander through pretty meadows and the beautiful spruce forest of the nature reserve, we enjoy wonderful views over the Kaisertal valley to the Kitzbühel Alps in the distance. After a stop at Brentenjochalm Inn for a drink, we continue through the forest, pausing to admire superb views of the Brandenberg Alps. Afterwards there is free time to have lunch at your leisure and absorb the spectacular views over Kufstein before we take the chairlift back to town.
Moderate walk
Duration: 3.5 hours (5.1 miles)
Altitude gain: 1,017 feet
Terrain: forest trail
From the chairlift, we ascend through forest and take in wonderful views over the Kaisertal. Upon reaching Gamskogel, the trail descends, the forest thins out and we ramble through meadows – the views of the Wilder Kaiser to the Kitzbühel Alps are breathtaking.
The trail continues to Steinburg Chapel, from where we follow the Alderweg – ‘Eagles Way’ – a long-distance walking trail that passes through the Tyrolean Alps and descends back to the Brentenjochalm Inn, where we reward ourselves with a drink and perhaps lunch before taking the chairlift back down to the valley.
After both walks, there’s free time to explore Kufstein. Visit the impressive medieval fortress that crowns the town or simply wander as you wish before we return to Seefeld for our final dinner.