Wilder Kaiser from St. Johann

The Wilder Kaiser massif viewed and accessed from the southern (St. Johann) side. The Kitzbuheler Horn cable car from St. Johann gives panoramic views of the Kaiser wall. The mountain range provides the dramatic backdrop that defines the Kitzbuheler Alps visually. Hiking access to the Kaiser from St. Johann is through the Kaiserbachtal valley.

The Wilder Kaiser from St. Johann is the southern approach to the limestone massif whose near-vertical wall has defined this corner of Tyrol since the early 20th century alpine climbing era. The Kaiserbachtal valley from St. Johann leads into the massif for hikers and climbers; the Kitzbuheler Horn cable car gives the panoramic view of the south face without the ascent. St. Johann is 10 km from Kitzbuehel and has direct rail from Innsbruck and Salzburg. Full-day hiking in the Kaiserbachtal; 1-2 hours for the cable car viewpoint. Check wilderkaiser.info for hut booking and route conditions.