KAT Walk Family

The KAT Walk Family in the Kitzbühel Alps is a long-distance hiking trail aimed specifically at families. Its five stages lead from the village of Hopfgarten via Brixen, Kirchberg, Kitzbühel and St. Johann to St. Ulrich am Pillersee. Hikers can look forward to fine views of mountains such as the Hohe Salve, the Hahnenkamm and the Kitzbüheler Horn. This adventure requires good overall fitness, though some stages can be shortened using cable cars. There is also the option of having your luggage transported for you from one accommodation to the next, leaving you free to enjoy the walk without a heavy bag on your back. Children can look forward to lots of great attractions along the way such as climbing areas, mountain-cart tracks, adventure play parks and an alpine flower garden on the Kitzbüheler Horn mountain.
Stage 1: Hopfgarten – Brixen im Thale
Uphill/downhill: 650/1,017 vertical metres, walking time: 5 hours, distance: 10.2 kilometres, highest point: 1,829 metres, difficulty rating: intermediate