- Brief description
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Conditionally challenging day hike to the ice cave. The peaks along the ridge reward you for your efforts with fantastic views. In addition, the ice cave is a real highlight that should not be missed.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Centre of Niederbreitenbach
- Route
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Niederbreitenbach (519 m)0.0 kmKöglhörndl (1,644 m)4.6 kmHundsalmjoch (1,635 m)6.6 kmAdlerhorst8.2 kmHundalm Eishöhle (1,520 m)9.4 kmTränke11.4 kmHöhlensteinhaus (1,233 m)14.8 kmNiederbreitenbach (519 m)17.8 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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Forests, alpine pastures and mountain pines - this conditionally demanding day hike takes you up the ridge over steep paths in a romantic and lonely area. Before continuing, the Höhlensteinhaus lures you to your first stop. On the way to the Hundsalm you pass the peaks of Köglhörndl and Hundsalmjoch, which reward you with fantastic views. On the way back you can visit the ice cave before you return to the starting point through forests and alpine pastures. An extra detour allows you to stop at the Almgasthof Buchacker.
- Highest point
- 1,631 m
- Endpoint
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Centre of Niederbreitenbach
- Height profile
- Equipment
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Outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather (good footwear, rain protection, breathable clothing...)
Snacks (e.g. fruit, muesli bars, wholemeal breads) and drinks (allow for sufficient liquid)
First aid equipment
Mobile phone with full battery
Hiking map and guide literature
Sun protection (sunscreen and glasses, cap)
Bivouac bag - Directions
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From the Inntal motorway A12, exit Langkampfen/Kirchbichl at the roundabout towards Niederbreitenbach. Turn right into Schmiedweg and park in the settlement Parken.
- Public transportation
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By train to Kufstein or Wörgl. From there, take the Regiobus 4068 to Wörgl or Kufstein and get off at the Niederbreitenbach Kapelle stop. With the KufsteinerlandCard within the region bus free of charge.
- Parking
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Niederbreitenbach
- Author
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The tour Summit tour ice cave is used by outdooractive.com provided.
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