Culinary Hike Over Several Days - 3 Days
The highlights of this tour are not just the enchanting views of the Hohe Tauern and the Wilder Kaiser. All three of the planned accomodations on the crossing of the Kitzbüheler Alpen, apart from leading towards the ultimate destination, also boast outstanding cuisine. Labalm and Gasthaus Steinberg are members of the ambitious Brixentaler KochArt. On the final day, the bus will take you along the last stage of the route, from the idyllic hamlet of "Kelchsau" to Hopfgarten. When you arrive at your final destination, you are welcomed to family-run "Gasthof Tirolerhof***", where you can relax after the exertions of the last three days, once again with some great culinary treats.
The Labalm does itself proud...
Useful information about the 3 day hike from Kirchberg to the Kelchsau
Time frame: from end of May to mid October
Technical requirements: light (Großer Rettenstein: (average)
Fitness requirements: average to high
Maps: Walking map „Kirchberg – Brixen - Westendorf“ (1:22.500), € 5; available from the tourist information offices
| 3 days with 3 overnight stays | |||
| Day | Altitude - climb | Altitude - descent | Overnight |
| 1. day | + 1.500 | - 1.200 | Labalm (1.264 m) |
| 2. day | + 800 | - 1.200 | Steinberghaus (1.109 m) |
| 3. day | + 1.100 | - 1.150 to Kelchsau (800 m) | in Hopfgarten im Gasthof Tirolerhof*** |
| Variation for 3. day Continue for a further 14, 7 km | - 1.320 (descent from Lodron via Glantersberg) | ||
| total altitude difference + 2.400 hm / - 3.550 hm | |||
Culinary hike from hut to hut
| first day |
| Directions to this crossing of the Kitzbüheler Alpen: via Kirchberg i.T. and Aschau to the large car park at the end of the Spertental. Those who arrive late may stay overnight at the Oberland hut ("Oberlandhütte") for the first night. The first destinations are the Spießnägel which are 550 meters higher. Along the beautiful ridge you will continue hiking to the Schöntaljoch and then to the Große Rettenstein at an altitude of 2,366 meters. The upper section requires surefootedness. Thanks to its unique position the Rettenstein offers a fantastic panorama: The eternally snowcapped peaks of the Hohe Tauern, the Kitzbüheler Horn and the Wilder Kaiser are vying for the favour of the beholder. Descending via the Schöntal which is lined with larchs to the Labalm. Guests get a real taste of Harald Klingsbigl’s home cooking at highest level |
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| second day |
| The path leads from Labalm to the Gerstinger Joch. Descending from the Hintenkarscharte and the Scheibenschlagalm down to the Steinberghaus, where you should really try Michael Graftl’s herbal parfait. In the evening, amongst others, you can try the delicate chamois escalope with plum sauce or the pink deer back on rosemary juice. |
| third day |
| The path continues in westward direction to the Leitneralm up to the Lodron at an altitude of 1,925 meters. From here you have again a beautiful view to the Grossglockner and Co. Descending from the Lodronalm to the centre of Kelchsau. From there, the bus takes you as far as Hopfgarten (approx. 15 minute journey, Mo-Fr 12.45, 16.25 and 17.25, Sa & Su 17.25) and to the Gasthof Tirolerhof***, a member of the Brixentaler Kochart. With a meal from an exceptional, top-class menu and an overnight stay in this pleasant, family-run concern, with its musical landlord, you should really be able to relax after the exertions of the previous three days. A taxi back to the starting point in Kirchberg will take around 20 minutes. For anyone who still has the energy after the climb up London, can choose to make their way directly to Hopfgarten via Glantersberg (Lodronalm – Hintere Ölbankalm – Vordere Ölbankalm). Walking time from Lodron to Hopfgarten is approx. 3 ¾ Stunden (1.320m altitude - 14,7 km). Bus connections from Kelchsau to Hopfgarten: Postbus: Monday-Friday 12:45 and 16:25 Salventaxi (free service): Monday-Sunday 17:25 |
| fourth day |
| Those who have not had enough can continue the tour on the next day in direction Schwaigberghorn and Wildkarspitze and then hike to the Gasthof Moderstock. |
Please book your overnight accomodation in plenty of time!
Information and maps available from:
Kitzbüheler Alpen - Brixen im Thale - Kirchberg - Westendorf
info@kitzbuehel-alpen.com
Tel. +43 5357 2000 300
Ferienregion Hohe Salve
Hopfgarten, Itter, Kelchsau, Wörgl, Angerberg, Kirchbichl, Mariastein, Angath
info@hohe-salve.com
Tel. +43 5332 76007
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