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 there are some parts along the KAT Walk without a hut, you are welcome to consult your accommodation provider to buy a packed lunch from them.
** You will receive a map to take along with your booking documents. 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 and Compact there is at least one accommodation provider that allows pets.Please note that only one dog is accepted per booking. The trails are all possible for dogs. The extra costs for the dog will be paid when you are there with the accommodation provider.
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 - pure hiking enjoyment in the Kitzbüheler Alpen! The gentle grassy mountain landscape exudes harmony and security. The summit areas above the tree line, on the other hand, allow you to experience unlimited freedom and alpine mountain adventures. The daily changing terrain provides impressive variety and the mountain huts along the way do their bit. Experience living tradition up close!
Simply check availability & book without obligation and let us organise the rest: worries out, unforgettable hiking moments in!
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.
Whether 6, 5 or 3 hiking days, here you will find an overview with all prices:
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!
Own journey to the destinations
• up to 30 days before departure 25 %
• 50 % from the 29th to 15th day before departure
• 70 % from the 14th to the 8th day before departure
• from the 7th to the 3rd day before departure 80
• from the 2nd day before departure until the day of departure 90 % of the tour price or in the event of non-commencement of the tour
For package holidays with scheduled or charter flights and
Journeys that do not fall under the above-mentioned journey
• up to 31 days before departure 20 %
• 25 % from the 30th day before departure
• 35 % from the 22nd day before departure
• 50 % from the 15 th day before departure
• 70 % from the 8th day before departure
• from the 2nd day before departure until the day of departure 80 % of the tour price or in the event of non-commencement of the tourYes, 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 and Compact there is at least one accommodation provider that allows pets. The costs for the dog will be paid when you are there.
Yes, the KAT Walk can easily be walked alone. You will always meet other KAT Walkers on the trails, or at the latest in the accommodation centres. The KAT Walk is signposted throughout with the KAT Walk logo and is therefore easy to find. 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 Kitzbüheler Alpen.
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.Just send an email to info@kat-walk.at or call +43 57507 8500! The KAT Walk team looks forward to answering your questions!