The five stages of the Kaiserkrone can be customised and also feature a range of options for overnight stays in some cases. The various entrances and exits, the many huts and the shorter Alpine routes and summit ascents make it possible to tackle the Kaiserkrone in a variety of ways.
The starting point is in Going, Hüttling (820 m). A forest road takes you past the Graspoint-Niederalm mountain hut and up to the Obere Regalm. From here, walk past the Baumgartenköpfl mountain featuring the Bergsteigergrab, the last rest stop on the “Koasamuch”, and head towards the Gaudeamushütte mountain hut, where the fantastic view into the Ellmauer Tor inspires you (overnight stays also available). The path leads through the imposing Klamml and up to the Gruttenhütte, the highest hut in the Wilder Kaiser region and a starting point for a great many climbers and mountain walkers.
The next stage leads around the Treffauer mountain, heading through mountain pines and forested sections until you come to the idyllic Alpine pasture landscape of the Kaiser-Hochalm. Continue on to the Steiner-Hochalm mountain hut. After pausing for a drink while enjoying the sound of the harp, follow the route downhill towards Hintersteiner See. The crystal clear mountain lake offers welcome refreshment for tired feet.
From Hintersteiner See, hike towards the Walleralm Alpine pasture at the foot of the Zettenkaiserkopf mountain and continue to the Hochegg mountain with its wonderful views down into the Inntal valley. Heading across Alpine pastures, the path leads to the high plateau of the Kaindlhütte mountain hut. On the northern side of the Wilder Kaiser, the Bettlersteig trail takes you past two gorges as you make your way to the Anton-Karg-Haus. You should then continue to the Hans-Berger-Haus and onward until you reach the Stripsenjochhaus, which offers fantastic views over the Totenkirchl and Predigtstuhl rock faces that are several hundred metres high.
Walk on via the Stripsenkopf, the Feldberg and the Scheibenbichlberg mountains as you head down into the romantic Kaiserbachtal valley. This route offers a whole series of wonderful views into wild rocky gorges such as the Steinerne Rinne in the south or up to Chiemsee lake in the north. From Griesenau, this stage leads along the Engelbach stream and continues on the forest road until you reach Gasteig.
The Maukspitze summit is a constant presence on this stage, which heads south along the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig trail as it passes through the forest and across Alpine pastures on the way to the Ursulablick viewpoint. Crossing the Niederkaiser, you are able to reach the Graspoint-Hochalm. The return leg takes you via the Graspoint-Niederalm as you head back to the starting point in Going, Hüttling.
See the individual stages of the Kaiserkrone for further details.
Caution: Obere Regalm - open Friday, Saturday & Sunday in good weather only; mid-September to mid-October Saturday & Sunday the Steiner-Hochalm only serves drinks!
