Pfad Krimmler Kees
An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Salzburg, Austria.
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 591 ft
- climb
- 8,321 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Pfad Krimmler Kees is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Salzburg, Austria, inside Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. It runs between about 7,850 ft and 8,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 490 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Hinterbichl, about 6.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gamsspitzl, Krimmler Törlkopf and Mittlerer Maurerkeeskopf. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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