Naturschutzgebiet Kaiserbachtal in Kirchdorf in Tirol

Kaiserbach valley

The nature reserve on the Wilder Kaiser in Kirchdorf in Tirol!

If you want to get really close to the Wilder Kaiser then you really ought to head to Kaiserbach valley in Kirchdorf in Tirol. This impressive mountain massif in the Wilder Kaiser towers up in breath-taking fashion. From Griesenau a 5 km toll road at 1024m altitude, proceeds directly in front of the impressive Kaiser Mountains. The route can even be tackled on foot and you get to explore the Alpine Outdoor Gallery and the Schnackler adventure trail. With its wild and romantic watercourse, well-designed paths and traditional Alpine inns, Kaiserbach valley is THE excursion destination in the KitzbĂĽhel Alps. Two inns provide wonderful meals. While on a visit to this idyllic nature reserve you get to experience the mountains right up close. This unique holiday experience is definitely not something to be missed.

On an area spanning 10,200 hectares the entire nature reserve in the northern Limestone Alps there is unique flora and fauna: over 900 flowering plants, ferns, mosses and lichens, mixed woodlands with beech, fir, spruce and in higher locations sycamore, ash and alders, alpine pastures, in the alpine area there are mountain pines and alpine roses, rare spiders, a wide variety of butterflies, fire salamanders, dormice, chamois, numerous bird species such as Alpine chough, crag martins, wood grouse, hawks, tawny owls and even a few golden eagles.

  • Kaiserbach valley nature reserve in Kirchdorf in Tirol
    Kaiserbach valley nature reserve is located right in the Wilder Kaiser in Kirchdorf in Tirol
  • Kaiserbach valley nature reserve in Kirchdorf in Tirol
    Kaiserbach valley nature reserve is located right in the Wilder Kaiser in Kirchdorf in Tirol
  • Kaiserbach valley nature reserve in Kirchdorf in Tirol
    Kaiserbach valley nature reserve is located right in the Wilder Kaiser in Kirchdorf in Tirol
  • Kaiserbach valley nature reserve in Kirchdorf in Tirol
    Kaiserbach valley nature reserve is located right in the Wilder Kaiser in Kirchdorf in Tirol
  • Kaiserbach valley nature reserve in Kirchdorf in Tirol
    Kaiserbach valley nature reserve is located right in the Wilder Kaiser in Kirchdorf in Tirol
  • Kaiserbach valley nature reserve in Kirchdorf in Tirol
    Kaiserbach valley nature reserve is located right in the Wilder Kaiser in Kirchdorf in Tirol
  • Kaiserbach valley nature reserve in Kirchdorf in Tirol
    Kaiserbach valley nature reserve is located right in the Wilder Kaiser in Kirchdorf in Tirol

Latschenbrennerei Hofmann is located in Kaiserbach valley too, where natural, essential healing mountain pine oil is extracted from mountain pine branches using traditional techniques. This high quality oil is used in baths, for soaps, ointments, liniment and sauna infusions and helps with colds, rheumatic complaints and muscle cramp.

Meanwhile, Kaiserbach valley is also an ideal starting point for conquering numerous summits and challenging climbing tours in the Kaiser mountains. A ridge hike from the Stripsenjoch via the Feldberg is rewarded with superb views. The leisurely hike along the wild and romantic Kaiserbach in the valley is really valuable in terms of the scenery it provides.

Attractions in Kaiserbach valley

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Alpine inns and mountain restaurants along the tour!

Griesner Alm

Griesner Alm
Griesner Alm
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Stripsenjochhaus

Stripsenjochhaus
Stripsenjochhaus
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Fischbachalm

Fischbachalm
Fischbachalm
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Naturschutzgebiet Kaiserbachtal

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    Kaiserbachtal • Naturschutzgebiet am Wilden Kaiser

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    Bergsteigen im Kaiserbachtal

  • Griesner Alm im Kaiserbachtalplay_arrow

    Griesner Alm im Kaiserbachtal

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    Latschenbrennerei im Kaiserbachtal

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    Ranggenalm im Kaiserbachtal

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Hikes and tours in the Kaiserbach valley!

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Hikes and tours in the St. Johann in Tirol region!

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Weather

Latest weather forecast for the St. Johann in Tirol region!

    Today 2024-03-18

  • thick clouds, some rain
  • ac_unitMin.4 °C
  • wb_sunnyMax.12 °C
  • opacityPrecipitation90 % (14.6 mm)
  • flagWindNord 5 km/h
  • flash_onThunderstorm risk10 %

    Tomorrow 2024-03-19

  • sunny and cloudy
  • ac_unitMin.3 °C
  • wb_sunnyMax.14 °C
  • opacityPrecipitation40 % (1.2 mm)
  • flagWindNordost 5 km/h
  • flash_onThunderstorm risk0 %

    Tomorrow 2024-03-20

  • mainly sunny
  • ac_unitMin.0 °C
  • wb_sunnyMax.18 °C
  • opacityPrecipitation15 % (0.2 mm)
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    Tomorrow 2024-03-21

  • rainy
  • ac_unitMin.3 °C
  • wb_sunnyMax.14 °C
  • opacityPrecipitation70 % (11 mm)
  • flagWindNord 5 km/h
  • flash_onThunderstorm risk15 %

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Getting to Kaiserbach valley

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