Alpine Outdoor Gallery

Hiking

EasyLevel
1:00 hDuration
3,4 kmDistance
860 mHighest point
117 mUphill
262 mDownhill
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Tour information

The educational nature trail Alpine Outdoor Gallery: The Kaiser Mountains and Kaiserbach valley have been a nature conservation area since 1963. On an area spanning approximately 93 km², the emphasis is on protecting the natural and cultural landscape. On site there is also an exhibition in the guise of the Alpine Outdoor Gallery in Kaiserbach valley.
You can find out what is meant by a nature conservation area and the things that ought to be considered when using it, at 7 stations on the re-designed educational nature path through the Kaiserbach Valley.
Displays and information boards provide valuable and interesting information about the flora and fauna, along with the special features in the Kaiser Mountains conservation area. Along with interesting information about animals, plants and the environment, at the 7 stations - which have exhibition boards - there are also tips provided with regard to the correct use of the natural surroundings.
There are a wide range of themes, ranging from waste prevention to information about the variety of species, to themes about water, forest and Alpine farming. For little 'guardians' of the conservation area in particular, there are valuable tips on how best to approach the natural surroundings, presented in an exciting way, helping deepen their understanding.

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Alpine Outdoor Gallery

Features

Difficulty level: easy
Family hike

Path surface Asphalt, gravel
Recommended equipment - outdoor clothing
- sturdy shoes
- Sufficient food and drinks
- First aid kit
- Mobile phone with full battery & charger
- Hiking map & guide literature
- GPS device or download the GPS data to your mobile phone if necessary
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, cap)
- Rain protection
- Cash
Getting there Coming from Kitzbühel/St Johann on the B161, drive towards Salzburg. In St. Johann, leave the second roundabout on Salzburger Straße at the second exit. Take the exit left to Kössen/Schwendt and drive slightly uphill on the B176. You will next pass the Kirchdorf district of Gasteig and shortly afterwards you will reach Griesenau, where you turn left into Kaiserbachtal. After 650 m you reach the Kaiserbachtal toll station car park.

Coming from Waidring/Erpfendorf/Kirchdorf, head towards St. Johann. Follow the B178 and turn right towards Kirchdorf. At the church in Kirchdorf take the Gasteiger Straße in the direction of Kössen/Schendt. Drive slightly uphill on the B176. You will then pass the Kirchdorf district of Gasteig and shortly afterwards you will reach Griesenau, where you turn left into Kaiserbachtal. After 650 m you will reach the Kaiserbachtal toll station car park.

This will take you to the St. Johann in Tirol region:
https://www.kitzbueheler-alpen.com/en/stjo/getting-here/holidays.html
Public transport Bus: Line 4000 stop Kirchdorf in Tirol Griesenau, Okto hiking bus 5 stop Kaiserbachtal parking lot
In the summer months, take the Okto hiking bus to the Kaiserbachtal car park stop in comfort and free of charge.
All journey times for public transport in the St. Johann in Tirol region can be found here: kitzalps.cc/mobile
Parking Public car park: Kirchdorf toll station Kaiserbachtal (Kaiserbachtal 1a, chargeable, multi-day car park);