Guggenhöhenweg Hiking tours
Tour description
Höhenweg through the forest with beautiful views of the village of Kaprun.
From the Gemeindeamt (council offices) to the pension Guggenbichl. This is the start of a high mountain path which leads at firsts over a gully and then ascends slightly in windings through timber forests towards the east. Fromhere continue through young forest in windings back towards the valley to the Burg-Schlossstr.. From here back to the town. Connection to Murlehenweg possible.
Details & elevation profile
Starting point
village centre, municipality of Kaprun
Finishing point
Kaprun centre
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
From the municipal office to Ferienhaus Guggenbichl, where the high route begins. The route initially leads over a ditch, later ascending slightly in hairpin bends through a deciduous forest, always remaining at the same altitude to the east. Through young forests and alder groves, the trail meanders back downhill to Burg-Schloßsstraße, which takes you back to the village. (See Murlehen Trail no. 12 for available connecting trails).
Recommended equipment
Best time of year
How to get there
47.27154, 12.75854
by bus 660 to the stop "Kaprun Ortsmitte"
Kaprun centre