Krimmler Tauern (pass)

Logo Krimmler Tauern (pass)
Logo Krimmler Tauern (pass)
Tour data
18.4km
1,593 - 2,598m
Distance
894hm
927hm
Ascent
06:30h
 
Duration
Brief description

A historic past from Austria over the Krimmler Tauern range to South Tyrol.

Difficulty
difficult
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Route
Krimmler Tauernhaus
0.0 km
Sommerlehenalm
0.3 km
Foißgemäueralm
0.9 km
Hintereggalm
1.1 km
Kesserlalm
1.3 km
Albl
1.6 km
Außerunlaßalm
1.8 km
Windbachtal
4.6 km
Tauernalm
13.6 km
Untere Tauernalm
14.8 km
Adler Alm
15.7 km
Jagerhütte
15.8 km
Talschlusshütte Heilig Geist
17.1 km
Jausenstation Prastmann
17.2 km
Kasern
18.3 km


Best season
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Description

From the Krimmler Tauernhaus, you first hike for approximately a half-hour along the country lane leading into the valley. Close to the Ausserunlass Alm, the hiking path branches off into Windbachtal, a side valley of the Krimmler Achental. Initially, you will make your way steeply uphill through a beautiful pine forest. In the area of the Windbachalm, you will finally be treated to a good view of the U-shaped, glacier-sculpted valley. Here, you will walk to the valley head of the Windbachtal, then hike up to the Krimmler Tauern. At this point, you cross into Italy. On the southern flank, the trail drops steeply downhill. On the way down, you will have the opportunity to take a refreshment break at the Untertauernalpe. Once back on the valley floor, you will again pass a number of huts before finally coming to the small town of Kasern.

Highest point
2,598 m
Endpoint

Kasern im Ahrntal

Height profile

Equipment

Sturdy hiking shoes, weatherproof clothing, a drinks bottle, hiking poles are recommended.

Safety instructions

Surefootedness and condition are a must.

Tips
The Krimmler Tauernhaus serves dishes of beef and wild game from their own farm/hunting grounds.

You do have the option of taking the National Park Taxi to the Krimmler Tauernhaus. Reservations are required.

No refreshment stop at the Wildbachalm.


Directions

If you are coming from Tyrol, use the Gerlos Alpenstrasse. Coming from the east, travel in on the B165 via Mittersill.

Public transportation

By bus to the stops “Krimml Ort” or “Krimmler Wasserfälle”.

Parking

A low-cost long-term parking is located in Krimml place.


Author
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General info

Cultural/Historical
Insider tip
A lot of view
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