Hiking over serveral days: 3 days/ Aschau-Rettenstein-Kelchsau

Look forward to "culinary delicacies "!!!!

The highlights of this tour are not just charming views of the Hohe Tauern and the Wilder Kaiser ...

All three accommodations along this crossing of the Kitzbüheler Alpen off the easily accessible destinations offer an excellent cuisine. Labalm and Steinberghaus are members of the ambitious “Brixentaler Kochart”, the chef of the Fuchswirt has even been awarded with one “bonnet”.

For your planning:

  

Period:  End of May to Mid October

                    Note: The inn Fuchswirt opens end of June

 

Difficulty level:   Technical requirements:  easy

                            (Großer Rettenstein: moderate)

                             Fitness requirements: moderate - high

 

Map: hiking map "Hohe Salve“

 

         hiking map "Kirchberg – Brixen - Westendorf“

          (1:22.500), nominal sum € 5,-- for the map;

Directions to this crossing of the Kitzbüheler Alpen: via Kirchberg i.T. and Aschau to the large car park at the end of the Spertental. Those who arrive late may stay overnight at the Oberland hut ("Oberlandhütte") for the first night.

 

The first destinations are the Spießnägel which are 550 meters higher. Along the beautiful ridge you will continue hiking to the Schöntaljoch and then to the Große Rettenstein at an altitude of 2,366 meters. The upper section requires surefootedness. Thanks to its unique position the Rettenstein offers a fantastic panorama: The eternally snowcapped peaks of the Hohe Tauern, the Kitzbüheler Horn and the Wilder Kaiser are vying for the favour of the beholder. Descending via the Schöntal which is lined with larchs to the Labalm. Guests get a real taste of Harald Klingsbigl’s home cooking at highest level; especially popular are his special “Bauernbratl” (farmer’s roast) and the “Knödelteller” (dumpling dish).

The path leads from Labalm to the Gerstinger Joch. Descending from the Hintenkarscharte and the Scheibenschlagalm down to the Steinberghaus, where you should really try Michael Graftl’s herbal parfait. In the evening, amongst others, you can try the delicate chamois escalope with plum sauce or the pink deer back on rosemary juice.

The path continues in westward direction to the Leitneralm up to the Lodron at an altitude of 1,925 meters. From here you have again a beautiful view to the Grossglockner and Co. Descending from the Lodronalm to the  Fuchswirt  in the Kelchsau. You should treat yourself with an extensive bonnet awarded menu and an overnight stay for the efforts of the past three days. The starting point can best be reached by taxi, the journey takes about 30 minutes.