Kaiser's Little Crown from Going

This stage offers two route options: a more challenging alpine route and an easier alternative, both leading to the beautifully located Kaindlhütte.

The challenging route heads north from Gaudeamushütte, climbing steeply through rocky terrain toward the Gruttenhütte. This section includes T3 mountain trails and secured via ferrata passages with cables and handholds—no special equipment is needed, but surefootedness and a head for heights are essential.

After this demanding stretch, both routes converge and continue along a scenic path with breathtaking valley views. You'll pass short sections with ladders and ropes, hike past the peaceful Kaiser-Hochalm, and enjoy a picture-perfect view of Lake Hinterstein. A final short ascent leads you to the welcoming Kaindlhütte, where you can relax and take in the incredible surroundings of the Wilder Kaiser.

Today the tour continues towards Kufstein, the end point of the Kaiser's Little Crown. This day has relatively few hiking hours and therefore you have plenty of time to start your return trip or travel back to the starting point. For 8 kilometers you will descend almost alone and if you leave on time, you will be in the middle of Kufstein by noon. One of the sights of this town that should not be missed is the Kufstein Fortress located in the middle of town. Because it is located on a hill, it is almost impossible to miss. Once you have seen it towering above the other buildings, your Kaiser's Little Crown adventure is over. Well done and time to rest!