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KAT Walk 2020 The long-distance hiking trail through the Kitzbüheler Alpen All you nifty hikers out there — look sharp!

Welcome to the KAT Walk. The 106 km and 76 km walkway over hills and valleys provides your fill of fresh air and frees your mind. Short & sweet — where reveals its sunny side. What is the KAT Walk? A long-distance hiking trail through the Kitzbüheler Alpen rich with tradition, Those of you who think you can only ski culture & cuisine. The reward is the in the Kitzbüheler Alpen are in for a blue, path itself. green and sunny surprise on the KAT Walk. Whether it be the humble view from How long & high is it? Alpine variant: 106 km in length, the peaks, smelling the alpine roses or 6,350 m in altitude uphill, just taking a deep breath and enjoying 6,100 m in altitude downhill. the route — everyone will encounter some Compact variant: 76 km in length, magical moments along these individual 4,950 m in alt. uphill, 5,200 m downhill. stages. How is it structured? Enough said — we will leave our moun- In themed stages. tains, lush alpine meadows, wildlife and Who can do it? fresh, clean air to convince you. So look Any experienced hiker who is accustomed sharp all you venerable hikers — let’s get to varied terrain. ^A view of the breathtaking Wilder Kaiser going! 3 Swap deadlines This for alpine is Sepp pastures

Ask the farmers on the Alpine pastures about the status of their projects, their deadlines or their ‘work-life balance’. Don’t worry if you’re met with some raised eyebrows — there are no deadlines on Alpine pastures.

Even at the start of the first stage, time gladly provide hungry and thirsty seems to stand still with century-old hikers a glass of milk and a sandwich. farmsteads dominating the views of the When he puts his thoughts down on landscape and the villages. paper, he denounces greed for profit, Built in the traditional Lower Inn Valley ignorance and superficiality in his critical style, farms are still lived on, maintained and humorous stories written in the local and tended by farming families. dialect.

Grand masters of taking it easy Stop, switch off, recharge One example of this special kind of Al- Everyday worries are soon forgotten along pine romance is Sepp Kahn, a writer who the trail. The email to your boss, your uses local dialect. to-do list — it all flies away as the magical The tranquillity, ease and peacefulness of mountain scenery approaches. The Alpine life are the source of his work. And majestic peaks of the Wilder Kaiser, the ^En route to Lodron if Sepp has the time and is willing, he will Großglockner, the and the 5 Hohe Tauern all silently watch over the The Hahnenkamm race is one of the of the loveliest viewing points in the here. So: out with the mundane, put on KAT Walk. So many wonderful sights line biggest annual sporting events in the Kitzbüheler Alpen. your hiking boots & … the route — nature, wildlife and people region — standing on the podium in are in harmony. Kitzbühel is the greatest honour an After smelling the flowers in the let’s get going! Traditional culinary delights are also Alpine skier can achieve, next to win- Alpine flower garden, you head on up to compulsory elements of the schedule, of ning Olympic and World Championship the peak which has distinctive transmit- course. Home-made produce from the medals. In summer, you can marvel and ter masts. Once you are at the top, you region is highly prized here. Sustaina- shake your head in astonishment at the get to enjoy the view of the valley and the bility is the prime focus for future alpine steep sections of pistes that the interna- surrounding mountains. pasture and mountain agriculture in the tional race skiing elite tear down in the heart of the Kitzbüheler Alpen. winter. On your mark, get set … … go! It’s now up to you to really get to Really steep — the Streif Coming on to the Horn know the KAT Walk and nature in the The legendary Streif is the symbol of the The long-distance hiking trail also pro- Kitzbüheler Alpen. Everyone can hike, razzmatazz and glamour of the KAT Walk. ceeds up to the Kitzbüheler Horn, one feast and relax to their heart’s content

6 7 KAT Walk Alpine TIPP Watch videos Stage 1: Combining tradition live now at Along the farms back to the origins kat-walk.uk Stage 2: Listening to stories Following an Alpine author’s footsteps Stage 3: Total freedom Out and about in a sea of Alpine roses Stage 4: Pure skiing world cup feeling From the Hahnenkamm to the legendary Streif Stage 5: Scaling peaks Magnificent natural adventures on the Kitzbüheler Horn Stage 6: Alpine kingdom On cows, cheese and culture

The stages KAT Walk Compact Stage 1: To the Hohe Salve Even the most grumpy hikers will be inspired, since the individual stages of the A summit adventure providing plenty of views KAT Walk reward your conquests — each one in its own way. Stage 2: Primeval drama From gentle grass mountains to special geological features

Alpine variant · 106 km · 6 stages Compact variant · 76 km · 5 stages Stage 3: Pure skiing world cup feeling The impressive Alpine route runs in The compact route runs from Hopfgarten From the Hahnenkamm to the legendary Streif six stages, from Hopfgarten via the to the Hohe Salve, the mountain in Tyrol Valley towns of Kelchsau, with the loveliest views, continuing via » Stage 3 Compact leads into Stage 4 Alpine and concludes Westendorf-Windau and Kirchberg- Filzalm to Brixen. Kirchberg is on the with Stages 5 & 6 of the Alpine route Aschau to Kitzbühel. It then continues to agenda for the next stage. The compact the Kitzbüheler Horn, St. Johann in Tirol route leads back to the Alpine route and St. Ulrich in the Pillersee Valley. between Kirchberg and Kitzbühel. —> Exact descriptions of the individual stages & altitude profiles can be found on www.kat-walk.uk

8 9 Onward and upward! You not only want to know how far you hike, TIPP but also how high. Here are our altitude profiles: Those who prefer to generally use cable cars on Our hiker gals and guys can KAT Walk Compact should purchase a SOMMERCARD experience two different variants, Alpine variant Compact variant before starting out: both of which boast unique 106 km long 76 km long sommer-card.at stages to the highest heights 6,350 m ascent 4,950 m ascent of the Kitzbüheler Alpen. 6,100 m descent 5,200 m descent

KAT Walk Compact l Ti 1,802 m en n 1,996 m a 1,829 m 1,60 m a 1,770 m

itzbüheler Hor ann in p Hohe Sale ien i Tale Gaisberg Kie EhrenbachhheHahenkamm 1,668 mKiel K Harschbichl Baumooskogel 1,509 m li 2,000 m KAT Walk Compact: Use cable cars for 1,500 m shortcuts on 4 of the 5 1,000 m stages (additional fees apply) & find numer- 500 m ous cosy cabins! 10 km 23 km 38 km 56 km 76 km KAT Walk Alpine XXL l Ti te 1,829 m n 1,996 m en 1,60 m a g 1,29 m a arschar ein 1,923 m amm 1,668 m enber on 1,925 m enk tz ina t ann in a in a engelst iel itzbüheler Hor p K Kela Lodr W H A P Hahnenk K K Harschbichl Baumooskogel 1,509 m li 2,000 m

1,500 m 1,000 m 500 m BEGINNER’S TOUR CONNOISSEUR TOUR 18 km 33 km 52 km 68 km 87 km 106 km

10 11 #KATwalkTirol Getting here & travel tips

Getting to the Kitzbüheler Alpen is as easy as ABC. The area is easily accessible by car, train or bus.

Those who prefer things to be a bit more might be better off taking public leisurely can leave their car in the garage, transport to the starting points for the since the beginning and end points as individual stages! well as a few other starting points at individual stages are within easy reach This means you can easily plan your own by public transport (train, bus, taxi). route along the Kitzbüheler Alpen long distance trail — whether you want to take St. Ulrich am Pillersee Before you travel, look for accommoda- on two, three, four, five or all stages in St. Johann tion in or close by a stage point. Should one go. in Tirol 10 you be travelling in your own car, then ´ you can leave it parked until the end of Detailed information about getting to and 8´ your holiday. from individual sections can be found in the general plan and in the descriptions 7´ Fieberbrunn If you drive to the stage starting points, provided for each stage. Hohe Salve KAT Walk Compact please remember that you will have to collect your car from that point again. You Kitzbühel RETURN TRIP Hopfgarten with public transport from 4 7 Kitzbühel St. Ulrich to Hopfgarten free 10´ 4´ Brixen ´ Kirchberg ´ Hahnenkamm Westendorf of charge with Kitzbüheler Alpen Guest Card 10´ 23´ Taxi KAT Walk Alpine Aschau Kelchsau

Windau itheler lpen 15 Frequently asked questions

The following answers to tricky questions should help you tackle the KAT Walk without any problems.

Availability & Booking Car parking Hiking trail composition Short-cuts For availability of the accomodation Park your car in Hopfgarten in the under- The KAT Walk is designated throughout Cable cars: On some stages the local of your choice or certain dates and for ground garage near the cable car station as a ‘red’ hiking trail (moderate difficulty cable car can be used as a support aid. convenient booking, see our website (additional fees apply). Alternatively, use level). None of the climbing sections have Cable car information can be found on www.kat-walk.uk/booking. the free public car parking area (Wasser- secure roped areas. our hiking map and our website. Please feld car park). note the opening and operating hours.

Dogs KAT Walk Alpine: All stages have at least one accommodation provider where pets are permitted. The route is also suitable for dogs. Any extra costs for dogs are to be paid directly to the accommodation. Attention: Cable cars are subject to additional charges. Hiking map A Kitzbüheler Alpen hiking map will be sent to your home address via mail if you have booked the All-round Carefree Pack- age. Alternatively, you can purchase one Packed lunch at a tourist information office upon arrival. Your accommodation provider can pro- vide a packed lunch on request. This is Luggage transport paid for on site. Luggage transport can be booked per individual. One piece of luggage no Rest stops heavier than 20 kg is allowed per person. On numerous stages, there are alpine

Getting here by train Further pieces of luggage can be added huts / inns. For opening times, ask at your Responsible for content: Kitzbüheler Alpen Marketing GmbH The starting town of Hopfgarten at the same price. Your luggage is picked accomodation. You can find an overview Concept, text & design: BUTTERBROT | Subject to errors and typos Photos: Kurt Tropper, Erwin Haiden, Peter Vonier, Fotowerk is easy to get to by train. The train station up at 10 a.m. and is available in your next of huts and cable car running times on Nusser-Aichner, Franz Gerdl | Printing: Gutenberg-Werbering, Linz is close to the centre of Hopfgarten. accommodation from around 3 p.m. our website www.kat-walk.at.

16 17 All-round Carefree Package 2020

Each All-round Carefree Simply let us know when you wish to Package contains: arrive — we’ll do the rest! • high quality accomodations directly on KAT Walk routes So: Say goodbye to Check • finest half-board with regional delicacies worries and hello availability • luggage transport to unforgettable & book now • detailed maps hiking memories! kat-walk.uk/ • return trips with public transport with your booking Kitzbühler Alpen Guest Card

KAT Walk Compact p. p. double room from ... € 589,- 5 hiking days, 6 nights stay, p. p. single room from ..... € 649,- Zzzzzzz… starting point Hopfgarten

Since even the keenest of hikers need a break now and again, our KAT Walk offers an ‘all-round carefree package’. Compact Premium**** p. p. double room from.... € 629,- 5 hiking days, 6 nights at a 4-star acco- p. p. single room from ..... € 689,- Even if you hike for 5 or 6 days straight modation, starting from Hopfgarten across half of Tyrol, you still have to get some shuteye every now and again. Especially since the day stages offer all kinds of traditional, poetic, culinary, sporting and legendary highlights. KAT Walk Alpine XXL Tour luggage transport 6 hiking days, 7 nights stay, p. p. double room from.... € 639,- All KAT Walk accommodation providers starting point Hopfgarten p. p. single room from ..... € 699,- are official partners and guarantee the best service. A few of the establish- Because multi-day stages should ments have been awarded the Austrian be about more than just carrying Hiking Quality Seal. At the end of each a rucksack around, we offer our Beginner’s Tour Connoisseur Tour day of hiking, you can choose from guests integrated luggage transport. Stage 1–3 Alpine, 3 hiking days, Stage 4–6 Alpine, 3 hiking days, cosy guesthouses and exclusive We take care of your belongings – 4 nights stay, Start from Hopfgarten 4 nights stay, Start from Aschau four-star hotels with local culinary after all, you want to be hiking, not delights (half board is included hauling. p. p. double room from. € 329,- p. p. double room from € 389,- everywhere). p. p. single room from € 369,- p. p. single room from . € 419,-

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often as you like. Discover worlds of adventure Kitzbüheler Alpen Summer Card: for the whole family and many additional 1 Card — ca. 36 cable cars! reduced prices with partner companies — bad weather alternatives included! Ideal for short- With Kitzbüheler Alpen Summer Card you can cuts on KAT Walk Compact variant. get lifted to the heights of the alpine world as See www.sommer-card.at

Those who dwell abtrennen & Ab in den Sommer! get to enjoy the region’s delicious foods KAT Bike The bike trail of the Kitzbüheler Alpen Regional cuisine sweetens every ner sausage has its roots here – Mauth- Pedal fiercly on KAT Bike, the mountain bike trail through KAT walker’s well-deserved rest. ner landlord Alfred Brunner still makes it the holiday region Hohe Salve, Brixental, St. Johann in Tirol following a secret recipe. and PillerseeTal. In 3 or 4 stages, with luggage transport and Whether it be fresh buttermilk, home- selective overnight stays. For anyone who is out to reinvent cured bacon, exquisite Almkäse cheese And those who enjoy indulging in higher the wheel — and has ambitious goals! www.kat-bike.com or fine pastries – everyone will find their percentages are heartily recommended own Epicurean delight here. With so to stop by our schnapps distilleries, for Auschneiden & Rein in die Pedale! many traditional products and Austrian example Tiroler Edelbrennerei Erber; at wines you can really enjoy the sunny their adventure show distillery, you can panoramic mountain views. take a look behind the scenes.

If you feel parched and happen to be a Keen food afficionados should check fan of beer, we highly recommend a trip out KochArt Ski Safari to Huber Bräu in St. Johann in Tirol, where businesses. They Tip: beer has been brewed since 1727. The lo- place emphasis Wise long-distance The largest skiing safari in the world cal beer is best enjoyed in the beer tower, upon seasonal hikers keep a lookout If you are looking to experience more than one snow jewels of the Kitzbüheler Alpen. Glacier which provides magnificent views. Also, produce from local for KochArt busi- skiing area during your holiday, be sure to go skiing areas are included in the ski pass. With nesses: people are serious about sausages in producers. www.kochart.tirol on a journey of discovery with Skisafari! The SuperSkiCard, you can expericence up to 22 St. Johann: the long and spicy St. Johan- Cheers and Enjoy! best skiing areas are back to back here. Step skiing areas and 2,750 km of pistes. Have fun! out your holiday door into the most beautiful www.ski-safari.at 20 — Alpine variant 106 km long, 6.350 m ascent, Check 6.100 m descent availability & book now 5 St. Ulrich am Pillersee — Compact variant kat-walk.uk/ 76 km long, 4.950 m ascent, booking St. Johann in Tirol 5.200 m descent 6

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