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Hiking near Kössen, Kaiserwinkl

Quiet walks by the Kaiser mountains, away from the crowds

Kössen lies in the Kaiserwinkl, the north-eastern corner of Tyrol by the German border, between the Zahmer Kaiser and the hills of the northern Chiemgau Alps. The region has about 200 km of marked hiking trails and some thirty huts where you can try regional specialities such as hay-milk cheese.

It is quieter than the best-known parts around the Wilder Kaiser. There are short walks for small children and longer tours, for example to the Ottenalm, the Edernalm or the Taubensee. A free hiking map with tips is available from the Kaiserwinkl tourist office in Kössen.

Place: Kössen

  • AgeAll ages
  • DurationAbout 2–4 hours
  • CostFree to walk
  • DistanceAbout 55 min by car
  • SeasonSummer
  • LocationKössen, Kaiserwinkl

Tips

  • Start with a shorter route and see how the children get on.
  • Bring water and a picnic, or plan a stop at an Almhütte.
  • Ask the tourist office about current routes.

Practical

Kössen is about 55 minutes by car from Niederau, via Wörgl and Kufstein towards Kössen.

Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.

Frequently asked questions

Is hiking near Kössen suitable for children?

Yes, there are short, easy routes as well as longer ones; pick one to suit the age.

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Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.

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