The Kitzbüheler Alpen offers a very special service for the KAT Walk long-distance hiking trail exclusively in all the complete hassle-free packages. Transporting luggage from stage finish to stage finish. This allows you to hike each daily route with virtually no baggage while still having everything you need for a relaxed holiday. As you want more on several days of hiking than what you can fit in a backpack, we offer our hikers a comprehensive luggage transport service in our KAT Walk packages. We will take care of transporting your belongings - as you want to be hiking and not trailing things about everywhere ;)
Just hand your luggage in the reception before 09:00 am and after your hike it will be waiting at 03:00 pm at the latest in your next accommodation. One regular item of luggage up to a maximum of 15 kg per person can be transported. The luggage will be weighed on arrival! Excess baggage charges apply.
Should you need to have several items of luggage transported, this is available for a surcharge - simply request this in booking or order with the information team by 7 days before arrival at the latest at info@kat-walk.at .
Complete hassle-free packages with luggage transfers
What do the holiday packages include? How do I book my long-distance hike? Can I take a dog with me? Is travel insurance available?
Take: Hiking trails on imposing mountain summits that lead over lush meadows with fragrant Alpine flowers and herbs and through dense forests. Get: Natural experiences that leave you speechless. Book now and look forward to your break on the Kitzbüheler Alpen Tour, the KAT Walk in Tirol.
Services included in the complete hassle-free packages:
Accommodation in select quality accommodation providers(cosy guesthouses or exclusive 4**** hotels)
Breakfast or finest half board optionally depending on the tour
Luggage transport (one item of luggage up to a maximum of 15 kg per person) from the start to your last hotel
Detailed information material and maps** as well as luggage tags
Return with public transport (bus & local trains) from all Kitzbüheler Alpen resorts (except Kitzbühel) to Kirchberg/Hopfgarten/Wörgl
* For lunchtime a lot of rustic huts along the KAT Walk offer enticing places to stop off and eat (Opening times under news)! As it is not always possible to find somewhere on the nature-filled stages, you are welcome to consult your accommodation provider to buy a packed lunch from them.
** You will receive stage maps to take along in the detailed information booklet you receive after booking. You can also find all the hiking maps online with the Option for downloading GPX data for your GPS navigation. In addition, you can also find the KAT Walk in the Kitzbüheler Alpen East and Kitzbüheler Alpen West hiking maps - these can be purchased in all tourist information centres in the Kitzbüheler Alpen for Euro 6- per map.
Hiking without baggage
KAT Walk: Hiking with a dog
On all stages of the KAT Walk Alpine there is at least one accommodation provider that allows pets. </strong>When booking just click on "dogs welcome"</strong>. Please note that only one dog is accepted per booking. The trail is possible for dogs. The extra costs for the dog will be paid when you are there with the accommodation provider. For the KAT Walk Compact, taking dogs all the way is not possible. If you are prepared though to spend two nights' stay in one resort (to skip one resort), you can hike the KAT Walk Compact fully with a dog also. We will be delighted to provide you with further information on +43 57507 8500 or by email to info@kat-walk.at
Travel insurance
We recommend that you take travel insurance for your KAT Walk adventure. You are welcome to use an insurance broker or alternatively, you can buy it online here - from Europäische Reiseversicherung ...
Book the KAT Walk online now
Rustic mountain forests, farming land and summits packed with panoramic views - Sheer hiking enjoyment in the Kitzbüheler Alpen! The gentle grassy mountain landscapeexudes harmony and a sense of snug security. The summit areas above the treeline allow you to experience unlimited freedomand Alpine mountain adventures. The terrain that differs every day ensures for impressive variety while the Alpine inns along the route contribute to the experience. See living tradition up close!
Just check the availability & book and the rest will be organised for you. Let you worries go, and gather some unforgettable hiking moments!
Please note: the first day of booking is always the arrival day. Hiking follows every day from the next day. On the last day of hiking you will have another comfortable night's stay and after breakfast take a free return journey to the starting point.
No matter if you are spending six, five or three days hiking you can find the overview with all the prices here:
FAQ on the KAT Walk
> Accommodation in a select group of quality accommodation providers
> Choice of breakfast or half board depending on the tour
> Luggage transfer (one item of luggage up to a maximum of 15 kg per person) from the start to your very last hotel
> detailed information and maps plus luggage tags
> Return travel with public transport (bus & local train) from all Kitzbüheler Alpen resorts (apart from Kitzbühel) to Hopfgarten/WörglYou are most welcome to plan your tour individually! Rest days in between or extensions at the start are bookable. The KAT Walk team would be delighted to support you - just send an email to info@kat-walk.at or call +43 57507 8500!
Cancellations can be made for free up to one month before arrival. After this costs are staggered (1 month to 1 week before day of arrival 70 % of total package price due; in the final week before arrival 90 % of total package price due).
Yes, absolutely! On the KAT Walk there are no obstacles for your dog, provided that the dog has enough fitness to complete it. On all stages of the KAT Walk Alpine there is at least one accommodation provider that allows pets. When booking just click on "dogs welcome" . The costs for the dog will be paid when you are there.
Yes, 99 % of our guests hike it at their own pace. The KAT Walk is signposted throughout with the KAT Walk logo. From us you will receive map material with detailed directions. You can also download GPX data for every stage from the interactive map of the Kitzbühel Alps.
Yes, twice a year there are guided tours on the KAT Walk. Should you be interested in booking a mountain hiking guide for your KAT Walk tour, we would be delighted to help you.
Quite simply with your free Kitzbüheler Alpen guest card with public transport within an hour back to the starting point! Here you will find all current connections.
We recommend using the SOS-EU-ALP app. Via this, the exact location is passed on to the responsible control centre in the event of an emergency call.
Without the app, you can reach the mountain rescue service by calling the emergency number 140.Do you have any further questions? Just send an email to info@kat-walk.at or call +43 57507 8500! The KAT Walk team looks forward to answering your questions!