Bürgkogelsteig Hiking tours
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
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.
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How to get there
47.25834, 12.73935
from Zell am See by bus no 660
car park from the Sigmund Thun gorge free of charge at the Kesselfallstraße