Stage 6: Kramsach - Brandenberg Kaiser Gorge EUREGIO Marien-Weg M4
Many beautiful places in the Alpbachtal holiday region lie along the M4 Marien Weg
Discover wonderful scenery on well-trodden hiking trails and old pilgrimage routes. Stage 6 leads from Kramsach / Mariathal to Brandenberg / Kaiser Gorge.
Hike stage 6 from the Mariathal basilica in Kramsach to the Kaiser gorge in Brandenberg.
At the Mariathal basilica, walk through the forest alongside the Brandenberger Stream for about 3,5 km. Turn onto the Tiefenbach Gorge trail and follow it crossing over three bridges to the Jausenstation Tiefenbachklamm. (Mariathal - Jausenstation approx. 7 km and 200 m altitude gain). From the Jausenstation, walk along the path through the forest and across a meadow to the bridge. Cross the bridge and follow the Aschau road to the crossroads. Take the path to the right leading alongside the stream towards Pinegg (Jausenstation - Pinegg approx. 3,5 km and 70 m altitude gain). In Pinegg, on the main road L4 cross the stream and walk along the path through meadows and forests up the valley for approx. 3 km. At the point where the Brandenberger Stream joins the Ellbach, follow the trail for 500 m. Cross the stream and walk along the Ellbach road for 1,5 km. Cross the stream one last time and you will already have a view up the impressive Kaiser Gorge. After a 5-minute walk on the Ellbacher road, you reach the Kaiserhaus (Pinegg - Kaiserhaus approx. 3,5 km and 70 m altitude gain).
EUREGIO Marien-Weg M4 details
Become part of the millennia-old pilgrimage tradition. Leave behind the daily trot and simply start marching. Enjoy nature, culture and culinary delights in the heart of Europe.
The EUREGIO-Marien-Weg M4 covers approx. 120 km from Kufstein - Thierberg - Langkampfen - Niederbreitenbach - Mariastein - Angerberg - Breitenbach am Inn - Kramsach - Brandenberg - Pinegg - Kaiserhaus - Maria Hilf / Valepp - Spitzingsee - Josefsthal - Fischbachau - Geitau - Dorf - Wendelstein - Osterhofen - Bayrischzell - Landl - Hinterthiersee - Schneeberg - Hausern - Dreibrunnenjoch - Stimmersee - Kufstein.
EUREGIO Marien-Weg M4 details on tirol.at (in German!)
Become part of the millennia-old pilgrimage tradition. Leave your everyday life behind and simply start walking. Enjoy nature, culture and culinary delights in the heart of Europe.
The EUREGIO-Marien-Weg M4 covers approx. 120 km: Kufstein - Thierberg - Langkampfen - Niederbreitenbach - Mariastein - Angerberg - Breitenbach am Inn - Kramsach - Brandenberg - Pinegg - Kaiserhaus - Maria Hilf / Valepp - Spitzingsee - Josefsthal - Fischbachau - Geitau - Dorf - Wendelstein - Osterhofen - Bayrischzell - Landl - Hinterthiersee - Schneeberg - Hausern - Dreibrunnenjoch - Stimmersee - Kufstein.
EUREGIO Marien-Weg M2 details on tirol.at
Author’s recommendation
- Use of the buses is included with your Alpbachtal Card; take bus no. 4070 from the Kaiserhaus back to Kramsach
- Try the famed Brandenberger Prügeltorte (spitcake) at the Kaiserhaus
Directions
Mariathal Basilica - Tiefenbach Gorge - Jausenstation Tiefenbachklamm - Pinegg - Kaiser Gorge - Kaiserhaus Brandenberg.
Author
Alpbachtal Tourismus
Details
| Max. Altitude | 729 |
| Start | Kramsach, Mariathal Basilica |
| End | Brandenberg, Kaiserhaus |
| Public access | A12 - motorway exit Kramsach - Mariatal - Mariathal Basilica |
| Public transport |
Bus 4070 |
| Parking | At the basilica or at the car park of the defunct Sonnwendjochbahn chair lift in Kramsach. |
| Equipment | Sturdy footwear, weather-proof clothing, sunscreen |
