This easy snowshoe walk begins at the top of the Markbachjochbahn cable car and leads to the Kasalm hut before returning along the same route. Its high altitude ensures good snow conditions throughout the season. Walkers can look forward to fine views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The nearby Markbachjochalm hut is a good place for a rest.
Snowshoe Walk
Starting point
Top of Markbachjochbahn cable car, Niederau
Hike to
Kasalm hut (1,440 metres)
Finishing point
Top of Markbachjochbahn cable car, Niederau
Mountain chain
Kitzbühel Alps
Length
4.7 km
Total hiking time
1 h 30 min
Features
- Circular hike
Difficulty rating
easy
Altitude
1,470m 1,397m
Elevation uphill 100m
Vertical metres downhill 100m
Fitness level
Technique
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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* These are approximate values and recommendations. Please take your personal fitness level, technical ability and the current weather conditions into account. Tirol Werbung cannot guarantee that the information provided is correct and accepts no liability.
Public transport
- Accessible using public transport
Bus stop: "Niederau Berglift", bus route 4064 (Wörgl - Auffach)
Parking
Parking at the bottom of the Markbachjochbahn cable car
Places serving food and drink:
- Markbachjochalm
- Alpengasthof Panorama
- Bergasthof Rübezahl-Hütte
- Various locations in Niederau
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Trail description
Take the Markbachjochbahn cable car from Niederau up onto the mountain to reach the starting point of this walk at 1,460 metres above sea level. From there, head along the mountain ridge in a westerly direction. Hike past the Markbachjochalm hut and follow the signs to the Kasalm/Brixentaler Holzalm. The trail turns slightly to the south and divides after a while. Walkers can take either the upper or the lower trail; both lead to the Kasalm (not open in winter). Depending on which trail you have chosen, take either the same one or the other one back to the fork and then hike along the way you came back to the starting point.
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