2344 m n.m.
1551 m
Král Kaisergebirge
Kaisergebirge is a prominent limestone mountain range in the Austrian federal state of Tyrol, stretching between the towns of Kufstein and St. Johann in Tirol. Due to its steep rock faces, sharp ridges, and deep valleys, it is considered one of the most impressive mountain areas in Austria.
The range is traditionally divided into two main parts. The southern part is the Wilder Kaiser (Wild Emperor), characterized by massive limestone walls and a number of alpine peaks of significant climbing importance. It is also home to the highest mountain of the range, Ellmauer Halt (2344 m). The northern part, Zahmer Kaiser (Gentle Emperor), has a more rounded relief, extensive forests, and grassy alpine meadows, making it more accessible to regular hikers. The highest peak is Vordere Kesselschneid (2002 m), which is also the only two-thousand-meter peak in this part of the range. The eastern edge of the range also includes the separate massif Unterberghorn (1773 m). The King of Kaisergebirge challenge will take you to the most significant peaks of the entire range.
The importance of protecting the local landscape led to the declaration of the Kaisergebirge nature reserve in 1963, which was then the largest protected area in Tyrol. A diverse mountain fauna and flora have been preserved here, including chamois, deer, marmots, and rare species of alpine plants.
Peak characteristics in the challenge:
elevation above 1500 m
prominence above 200 m
there is a trail leading to it, including unmarked or via ferrata
ascent is not prohibited
The range is traditionally divided into two main parts. The southern part is the Wilder Kaiser (Wild Emperor), characterized by massive limestone walls and a number of alpine peaks of significant climbing importance. It is also home to the highest mountain of the range, Ellmauer Halt (2344 m). The northern part, Zahmer Kaiser (Gentle Emperor), has a more rounded relief, extensive forests, and grassy alpine meadows, making it more accessible to regular hikers. The highest peak is Vordere Kesselschneid (2002 m), which is also the only two-thousand-meter peak in this part of the range. The eastern edge of the range also includes the separate massif Unterberghorn (1773 m). The King of Kaisergebirge challenge will take you to the most significant peaks of the entire range.
The importance of protecting the local landscape led to the declaration of the Kaisergebirge nature reserve in 1963, which was then the largest protected area in Tyrol. A diverse mountain fauna and flora have been preserved here, including chamois, deer, marmots, and rare species of alpine plants.
Peak characteristics in the challenge:
elevation above 1500 m
prominence above 200 m
there is a trail leading to it, including unmarked or via ferrata
ascent is not prohibited
