Rivers are fascinating natural phenomena in both summer and winter. Contrary to what many people think, the flora and fauna on display in the warm months does not simply disappear in winter. LIsten carefully and you will be able to hear the sounds of birds singing and ducks making their way along the water's edge. The most iconic river in the region around Kitzbühel is the Großache. It flows from St. Johann in Tirol via Kirchdorf and Kössen all the way to the Chiemsee lake over the border in Bavaria. In winter it becomes a gentle, semi-frozen stream. There are many winter hikes to choose from between Erpfendorf, Kirchdorf and St. Johann in Tirol.
Winter hike
Starting point
Erpfendorf
Hike to
Chapel next to the Großache river
Finishing point
Erpfendorf
Mountain chain
Kitzbühel Alps
Length
16 km
Total hiking time
4h
Features
- Circular hike
Difficulty rating
easy
Altitude
660m 630m
Elevation uphill 50m
Vertical metres downhill 50m
Fitness level
Best time of year
Jan
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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.
Parking
Free parking at the tourist information office in Erpfendorf
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Trail description
From the centre of St. Johann in Tirol and Kirchdorf, or from the tourist information office in Erpfendorf, walk down to the trail along the banks of the Großache and simply follow the river as far as you want and as far as your legs will take you (don't forget that you have to walk back as well!).
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