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E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Kufstein/Kaisergebirge)

74.1 km from Kufstein to Lofer. Along the way you climb 4,506 m and descend 4,349 m; the highest point is at 2,216 m. Walking time about 33 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.

74.1 kmLength
↑ 4,506 mascent
↓ 4,349 mdescent
33 hWalking time (approx.)
2,216 mhighest point
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Elevation profile

0 km · 480–2,216 m74.1 km

Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 12 °C

Along the way

  • km 2.3 Weinstadl Hut
  • km 3.7 Gasthaus Veitenhof Hut · 724 m
  • km 4.8 Pfandlhof Hut · 780 m
  • km 9.7 Längegg Summit · 908 m
  • km 10.5 Anton-Karg-Haus Hut · 829 m
  • km 11.2 Hans-Berger-Haus Hut · 936 m
  • km 11.9 Jaga Brünnd'l Spring
  • km 13.6 Stripsenjochhaus Hut · 1,602 m
  • km 14.3 Wildangerhütte Shelter
  • km 15.9 Griesner Alm Hut · 1,024 m
  • km 17.5 Fischbachalm Hut · 840 m
  • km 27.5 Prostalm Hut
  • km 27.7 Prostkögerl Summit · 1,244 m
  • km 33.1 Gernkopf Summit · 1,159 m
  • km 34.6 Gernkogel Summit · 1,457 m
  • km 36.9 Straubinger Haus Hut · 1,558 m
  • km 38.2 Eggenalmkogel Summit · 1,685 m
  • km 38.9 Lahnerkogel Summit · 1,595 m
  • km 39.3 Markkogel Summit · 1,599 m
  • km 41.3 Durchkaseralm Hut
  • km 41.5 Windbühel ✝ Summit · 1,513 m
  • km 51.2 Rechersberg Summit · 1,014 m
  • km 64.5 Schmidt-Zabierow Hütte Hut · 1,966 m
  • km 64.5 Walter-Schweitzer-Biwak Shelter · 1,966 m
  • km 64.6 Drittes Wasser Spring
  • km 65.1 Hüttensicht Viewpoint
  • km 66.1 Zweites Wasser Spring
  • km 66.9 Erstes Wasser Spring
  • km 69.2 Franzenshöhe Summit · 908 m

Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.

In 4 stages

A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.

Stage 1: km 0–19 18.5 km · ↑ 1,219 m · ↓ 846 m
Stage ends near Fischbachalm
Stage 2: km 19–37 18.5 km · ↑ 1,407 m · ↓ 785 m
Stage ends near Gernkogel
Stage 3: km 37–56 18.5 km · ↑ 274 m · ↓ 938 m
Stage 4: km 56–74 18.5 km · ↑ 1,370 m · ↓ 1,582 m

Frequently asked questions

How long is the “E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Kufstein/Kaisergebirge)” trail?

About 74.1 km, from Kufstein to Lofer.

How much elevation gain does the “E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Kufstein/Kaisergebirge)” trail have?

About 4,506 m of ascent and 4,349 m of descent. The lowest point is at 480 m, the highest at 2,216 m.

How long does the “E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Kufstein/Kaisergebirge)” trail take?

Plan for about 33 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 4 daily stages.

Can I follow the “E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Kufstein/Kaisergebirge)” trail on my phone?

Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.

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