Bürgkogelsteig Hiking tours

Easy
1 h 0 min
940 m
1.71 km
200 m
206 m
Level of fitness
Technique

Tour description

Easy circular parth and beautiful lookout point in the Kaprun valley

The  Bürgkogel  is  one  of  the  most  beautiful  lookout points in the valley and is recognised as one of the oldest resi-dential areas  in Kaprun.  (Natural history paths  and  site of the oldest settlement in Kaprun valley). From here you can descend on the eastern side until you reach a saddle.

A steep path now leads down to the starting point.


Details & elevation profile

Starting point
bus stop/car park Sigmund Thun gorge

Finishing point
bus stop/car park Sigmund Thun gorge

Route type
Hiking tours

Elevation profile


Route description:
Start this path on the Klammweg 17 and walk for about 15 min. before bearing off to the left by the sign marked Bürgkogelsteig. The path  then continues  in windings  through shady  forests on the northern side of the Bürgkogel and up towards the highest plateau.

Tips

Following this tour it is worth to walk around the beautiful, turquoise Klammsee.

Recommended equipment

marked with yellow signs: walking path no 17 and further 15/15a Good food wear!

Points along the way

Best time of year

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How to get there

https://www.zellamsee-kaprun.com/en/service/arrival
Coordinates

47.25834, 12.73935

Public transport
from Zell am See by bus no 660
Parking
car park from the Sigmund Thun gorge  free of charge at the Kesselfallstraße

Further information & links

Start of the tour is also possible at Sigmund Thun gorge and back along the Bürgkogelsteig.
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