Guggenhöhenweg Hiking tours

Intermediate
2 h 0 min
952 m
3.56 km
181 hm
184 hm
Level of fitness
Technique

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

Elevation profile


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

Telescopic poles are helpful

Best time of year

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How to get there

Coordinates

47.27154, 12.75854

Public transport
by bus 660 to the stop "Kaprun Ortsmitte"
Parking
Kaprun centre
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