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Aufstieg
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963 hm |
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Abstieg
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955 hm |
| Tiefster Punkt | 808 m |
| Höchster Punkt | 1770 m |
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Dauer
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5:45 h |
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Strecke
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14,6 km |
Walk to Kirchberg
Foto: Sarah Stone, Macs Adventure
Foto: Sarah Stone, Macs Adventure
Foto: Sarah Stone, Macs Adventure
Die Tour
Every last metre of this hike will be worth the effort when you see the fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding peaks from the summit of Gaisberg mountain. There are a number of lodges for you to take a break en route.
Your hike commences as you leave Brixen along the banks of the picturesque Brixenbach river. You’ll continue over alpine meadows and past an old station of the cross. After just one and a half hours, you’ll reach Brixenbachalm Lodge, where you can stop for a bite to eat. You’ll then continue on steep alpine paths and through sparse patches of woodland until you reach the summit of Gaisberg mountain. Enjoy the 360° views before descending back down to Kirchberg.
Autorentipp
Enjoy lunch at Wiegalm Lodge or Gaisbergstüberl, or picnic at the gorge at the Gaisberg summit!
Info
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Wegbeschreibung
Start
Brixen im Thale, Hotel Reitlwirt
Ziel
Kirchberg, Hotel Alexander
Weg
0.00 km – With your back to Hotel Reitlwirt, carefully cross the road. Follow the KAT walk signs STRAIGHT AHEAD towards Wiegalm; you will have to pass underneath the tracks.
0.70 km – Continue STRAIGHT AHEAD on the paved road towards the KAT Bike trail. Ignore the path that branches off to the right.
1.70 km – Continue STRAIGHT AHEAD. Ignore the path that branches off to the right and over the bridge. When you reach the two garage doors, pass to the RIGHT of them. A small path takes you from here along the banks of the Brixenbach river (the signs are well-hidden).
2.20 km – At the fork, TURN LEFT onto the narrow path that leads uphill to the station of the cross.
5.3 km – You will reach Wiegalm Lodge. It’s a good idea to take a break here before beginning your climb to Gaisberg mountain.
5.3 km – From here, follow the signs towards Gaisberg (route 7).
8.20 km – At the fork, TURN RIGHT and follow the path downhill towards Bärstättalm Lodge.
8.80 km – At Bärstättalm Lodge, continue STRAIGHT AHEAD over the cattle grid. Then walk across the gravel yard to the lodge, with the cattle shed on your left. From here, follow the signs towards Gaisberglift.
9.70 km – At the fork, TURN LEFT and follow the narrow path with a bench at the start of it.
9.80 km – You will reach the Gaisberg lift station (chairlift). From here, you can take the lift down to the valley (cost: €11.60, last trip down: 17:00).
9.80 km – You can also walk down to Kirchberg in around an hour; simply follow the signs towards Kirchberg (via Obergaisberg).
15.10 km – When you arrive in Kirchberg, TURN LEFT onto Lendstraße. Follow the road for around 250 m; you’ll then see Hotel Alexander on your left.
15.20 km – You have reached Hotel Alexander in Kirchberg, your destination for today.
Weitere Informationen
You don’t need a packed lunch for this hike. You can purchase a range of snacks and more substantial meals at the various lodges en route. Make sure you take enough water with you.
Skipping this stage - Trains and buses run between Brixen im Thale and Kirchberg. Detailed timetables can be found on the homepage of ÖBB: https://www.oebb.at/
You can also shorten this hike by taking the Gaisberg Gondola down to Kirchberg.
Travel times and prices can be found here: https://map.kitzski.at/en/winter/e8-gaisberg.html
Taxi - Taxi Brixental Westendorf und Hopfgarten +43 (0) 5334 6465
This tour is available on the following itineraries: WATKAT
Ausrüstung
As you’ll be climbing and descending at significant heights, we recommend the use of trekking poles.
The weather can change rapidly in the mountains, so always carry waterproofs with you. Don’t forget that your exposure to sunlight increases and the temperature decreases as you climb to higher altitudes.
Sicherheitshinweise
Today you may be walking past a few different areas where cows graze. Although generally very docile and used to walkers, keep your distance and never turn your back on a cow that is behaving strangely or aggressive. Be particularly vigilant around cows with calves.
A number of sections of this walk pass through fields containing livestock. Always look out for animals when entering a field. Keep your distance from the animals and remember to close gates after you.
