Wilder Kaiser
A jagged limestone ridge runs across the north of the town, known for hiking, rock climbing and the scenery of the villages at its foot.
The Wilder Kaiser is a section of the Northern Limestone Alps. Its highest peak, the Ellmauer Halt, rises to about 2,344 metres, and its grey-white, jagged rock walls are clearly visible north of Kitzbühel. The villages on its southern slopes, including Ellmau, Going and Scheffau, are popular for hiking and family holidays. You can take the Hartkaiser cable car up to view the cliffs, or follow hiking routes to the Gruttenhütte and high mountain pastures. Experienced climbers can try the climbing and via ferrata routes. It is about 20 to 30 km from Kitzbühel, roughly 30 minutes by car. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast and hut opening times before hiking.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hintersteiner See
- SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental & Hohe Salve
- Schwarzsee
- Hexenwasser Söll
- St. Andrew's Parish Church & Liebfrauenkirche
- Kitzbühel Old Town
- Museum Kitzbühel
- Hahnenkamm & Streif