From the Kaiser-Hochalm to the Seilabodenkreuz

Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Scheffau (738 m)

This scenic mountain hike provides a burst of summer freshness in the Wilder Kaiser region. From the village, you should walk along Wegscheidbach stream up to the Jägerwirt inn. Continue past Wegscheid-Niederalm (trail no. 826) and take the footpath to Wegscheid-Hochalm. Head uphill until you come to the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig trail (WKS no. 823) and follow this to the left as you head west. After around 45 minutes, you will reach the Kaiser-Hochalm Alpine pasture and its fantastic view over the Kitzbühel Alps all the way to the Grossglockner. You now begin your descent to the Kaiseralm (no. 826). The short, steep ascent to the Seilabodenkreuz summit cross (1,200 m) is directly behind the Kaiseralm mountain hut, which also provides an opportunity for refreshments. Once you reach the cross, you should pause for a moment to enjoy the view before continuing along the path to the Kaiser-Niederalm (which does not feature any establishments that serve food). From here, head along the road until shortly before the Schiessling farms. Then turn left towards the Jägerwirt inn and take the road back to the village.

What’s special:
The Sailabodenkreuz invites you to slow down and reflect.
All the Alpine pastures on this route feature picturesque places for a break and the Kaiseralm provides an opportunity for refreshments.