AUSTRIA/TIROL
Mountains,
lakes and lovely villages
Independent Walking
Tour 2004 Season
7 nights - 6 walking days - in Half – Board,
with route notes and luggage transfer
in **Hotels and Gasthauser : double
room
Tirol
is the ideal land for walking and hiking, with lush green
scenery, rocky summits and typical villages with their painted
wooden
houses.
Tyrol comprises several different regions but all with an
alpine character - the area we recommend and have chosen
for this tour is the region of Kaisergebirge
with its imposing rocky massif (2000 m), itself formed by
the two summits of Wilder Kaiser and Zahmer Kaiser. Soft
valleys and flowing rivers cover the foothills of this massif.
This walk will take you into little mountains and green hills
and pretty traditional villages, luxuriant flowers, romantic
alpine lakes overhung by the famous Kaisergebirge, which
will always be in view. It is on easy paths, at an
average height. You will experience the haunting beauty
of the moutains in the day and the local culture in the villages
in the evening. This walk will suit anyone who wants
to combine landscapes and view of the high mountains without
actually having to climb them, with very comfortable accommodations
at night.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival
at around 18 h 00 at the Hotel (located 200 m from the station
in Kufstein
Day
2 Kufstein
(494 m) Kölnberg to Aschingeralm
to Walchsee(658 m).
The route
ascends through zigzag paths then gentle descents into alpine
pasture and forests with impressive views of Zahmer Kaiser,
Naunspitze and Pyramidenspitze. You walk through a
nature reserve and peat bog to lake Walchsee (look out for
swans, ducks, sundews and orchids!) before following the
lake shores to your hoel. 11 miles - 6½ hrs
Day 3 Walchsee to Lochner Waterfall (901 m) to refuge Wandberghaus (1 350 m) to Prienerhütte (1 411 m) to Ottenalm (965 m) to Harauer Spitze (1 117 m) to Walchsee
A climb
to the summit of Hochkopfl through mountain pastures, past
alpine farms, through spruce forest; then cross the Austro-German
border beneath the summit of Geigelstein. Longer option
with wonderful views, to the summit of Harauerspitze. Or
spend half a day swimming in the lake at Walchsee and a shorter,
still beautiful walk. Distance 9.4 miles - 6½ hrs
Day 4 Kössen
to Lucknerhof (670 m) to Lackalm (1 336 m) to Schnappenalp(1
546 m) to Griesenau (705 m)
A walk
today through floral meadows to picnic high on a ridge with
breathtaking views of Zahmer and Wilder Kaiser, with a dramatic
backdrop of glaciers and the summits of Kitzbuhler and Zillertaler
Alpen. Descend via a small lake (fine for swimming) 10 miles - 6 hrs
Day 5 Griesenau
to Stripsenjoch (1 577 m) to Feldberg (1 813 m) to Scheibenbichlberg
(1 511 m) to Griesenau/Kirchdorf (641 m)
Stunning views on this stretch to the summit of Feldberg. Possible
visit to solar-run essential pine oil distillery. 10
miles – 7 hrs
Day 6 Griesenau
or Kirchdorf to Maukalm (1 267 m) to Kaiser-Hochalm (1 417
m)to Gscheuerkopf (1 279 m) to Kirchdorf
A walk
to Kaiserhochalm and Kaiserniederalm, along an alpine path
with cliffs spectacularly overhanging St Johann in Tyrol
9.4 miles - 6½ hrs
Day 7 Taxi transfer from
Kirchdorf to Scheffau Ý Steiner-Hochalm (1 257 m) to
Walleralm (1 171 m) to Hochegg (1 470 m) to Kufstein (494 m)
Your last
day’s walk is a circular one via Walleralm on beautiful paths
with alternating ascents and descents, under the boulders
of the western ridge of the Scheffauer. A short stage
today but 4½ hrs walking before taking the last cable car
down to Kufstein.
6.25 miles
- 6 hrs
Day 8 Depart after breakfast
Level : this trek averages 18 Km (11.2 miles)
per day, 4 to 8 hours walking. It is on well marked
paths and offers no particular technical difficulty, but
you should be reasonably fit and used to walking on a variety
of terrain.
INCLUDED
Half board accommodation (dinner, bed and breakfast)
in double room (or single with supplement), in ensuite rooms
(except possibly in Griesenau) in very comfortable and friendly
2* Hôtels and inns, some with sauna. This
is a tour which offers a high standard of comfort at the
end of each day, and you will be experience specialities
of Tyrolean cuisine. Dinner and Breakfast at
your accommodation.
Walk pack containing maps, map case, itinerary, description
of walks and sights along the way
Luggage transfer between overnight stops – however,
you should ensure that your overnight luggage is contained
in one easily transportable bag or case and weighs no more
than 9 kgs. We cannot guarantee that bags in excess
of this will be carried, and if they are you may be required
to pay an excess charge.
Transfer on day 7 Kirchdorf to Scheffau
NOT INCLUDED
Travel to Tyrol and travel back home at the end of
the walk.
Lunch and drinks are not included. You can have lunch
where and when you wish. (we suggest inns and restaurants
on the route). For every stage you will find grocers’ shops
or supermarkets, except in Griesenau where you should ask
for a packed lunch from your accommodation and pay directly – allow
approximately 6-7 € per person for this.
Holiday cancellation insurance and personal accident
insurance. We consider these to be essential. The
30% deposit payable on confirmation of availability is not
refundable, neither is the balance once it has been paid
6 weeks prior to the start of the walk. We will be
happy to offer you help in finding a suitable company who
offer the necessary insurances.
Personal expenses ; the regular bus Walchsee ® Kössen and Griesenau ® Kirchdorf; possible visits; the cableway transfers
on the last day; You should expect a budget of approximately
60 € per person for personal expenses
GETTING THERE
BY CAR : Kufstein is situated
on the motorway between Munich
and Innsbruck. The hotel is just 200 metres from the
train station, under the walls of the castle. You can leave
your car on the private park of the hotel (free by arrangement
with the owner).
Map Michelin N° 413 “Deutschland Süd”.
BY TRAIN Munich to Kufstein. Hotel
is 200 metres from train station.
BY AIR : Munich Airport (Germany) then
train to Kufstein
IMPORTANT
If for any reason you cannot join at the point
of reception, or will be late arriving please warn your first
hotel (address and phone number will be supplied upon confirmation).
DATES
Departure possible all days from May to October.
COST
Price per person based on 2 people sharing a double
or twin room in half-board accommodation :
7 nights/6 walking days
Contact us for latest pricing and availability
Single supplement available – please ask.
PAYMENT
A deposit of 30% of the total holiday cost is payable
immediately upon confirmation of availability. Celtic
Trails can accept Visa or Mastercard, or personal cheques. The
balance is due not later than 6 weeks before the start of
the holiday. If you are booking within 6 weeks of the
start of the holiday then the whole amount is payable upon
confirmation of availability. We strongly advise that
you take out holiday cancellation insurance and personal
accident insurance as refunds are not possible once payments
have been made.
TO BOOK
Booking Line UK Tel 0800 970 7585
Or E-mail info@celtrail.com
Celtic Trails,
PO Box 11, Chepstow, NP16 6DZ
Overseas Tel: 0044 1291 689774
www.celtrail.com
