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- From Kaprun ride the lifts up the Kitzsteinhorn to the Alpincenter at 2,450 m.
- From the Alpincenter walk past the Krefelder Hütte and then along the ridge over the Stangenhöhe (2,212 m) and the Schoppachhöhe (2,069 m). Along the way you see the glacier, the Hohe Tauern and Lake Zell.
- After the Schoppachhöhe the path descends to the Alpengasthof Glocknerblick and on to the Maiskogelbahn top station.
- The Maiskogelbahn takes you straight into the centre of Kaprun. 8.5 km in total, with almost no climbing but nearly 1,000 m of descent.
Good to know
Only in dry weather
Some sections are dangerous when wet. In rain or snow, choose another trip.
Shorter start
You can shorten the route by starting at Langwied station (1,976 m).
Two lifts with the card
The card covers the Kitzsteinhorn and Maiskogel lifts without limit, so the one-way hike costs nothing extra.
Why “hard”
Black trail: long hike with a lot of climbing and demanding terrain in places. It descends almost 1,000 m and the path crosses high-mountain terrain. It can be dangerous when wet.
Trip FAQ
Is the lift free with the Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte?
Yes. Included with the Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte: lifts up the Kitzsteinhorn to the Alpincenter (sold only as return tickets) and the Maiskogelbahn down. Without the card it costs €68.50 per adult and €34 per child (children born 2011–2020), so a family of 2 + 2 saves €205.
Who is this trip suitable for?
Experienced hikers. Black trail: long hike with a lot of climbing and demanding terrain in places. It descends almost 1,000 m and the path crosses high-mountain terrain. It can be dangerous when wet.
How long is the trip?
8.8 km, 138 m up and 1,020 m down, 4 h of walking. Route type: one way.
How do I get the Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte?
Kitzsteinhorn glacier, Schmittenhöhe and Maiskogel unlimited, plus reservoirs, boats and pools, paid for with a mandatory nightly contribution. How to get the Zell am See-Kaprun Sommerkarte
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