Over the Arbeserkogel to the Kellerjoch Hut (IVV)
Hiking & mountain tour

The Kellerjochbahn cable car takes you to the Hecherhaus and on via the Arbeserkogel to the Kellerjochhütte.

The first few metres of altitude to the Hecherhaus are covered by the Kellerjochbahn cable car (for sporty hikers, there is of course the option of walking to the Hecherhaus). On the way over the Arbeserkogel to the Kellerjochhütte, the view sweeps from the Großglockner to the Großvenediger and meets the Zugspitze in the north-west – a panoramic view of the most striking peaks and mountain ranges of the Eastern Alps.

At a Glance

Average
400 hm
2234 m
2.75 h
4.9 km
Difficulty level:medium difficulty
Elevation loss:405 m
Walking time / ascent:2 h

Information

Starting point:Hecherhaus
Finishing point:Hecherhaus
Path surface:ascent
Directions:Tour route:
  • Take the Kellerjochbahn cable car up to the Hecherhaus (also possible on foot)
  • From the Hecherhaus, follow the Kellerjochweg trail with a moderate incline over the Arbeserkogel to the Kellerjochhütte
  • To return, first hike along the same route to the crossing path.  
  • Then descend the Naunzstand over the steep, grassy south-western slopes to the Serpentinensteig trail, from where you can walk between the alpine buildings to the Naunzalm – Hochleger.
  • Finally, ascend via the Bockstallweg trail back to the Hecherhaus.
    Return to the car park via the Kellerjochbahn cable car (also possible on foot)

Recommended equipment:
    • Sturdy footwear
    • Rain protection/sun protection
    • Sufficient drinking water/snacks
    • Cable car:Yes
    Tip from the author:This hike is a permanent trail of the Austrian Volkssport Association (ÖVV).

    These are marked hiking trails that you can hike independently at any time with a start card and route map. There are checkpoints along the way, and at the finish line you will receive an IVV rating stamp for each route – ideal for personal participation and kilometre ratings as well as shared hiking experiences in nature. More information at https://oevv-wandern.at/

    Route type

    Circular hike:Yes

    Fitness & technique

    Fitness:2
    Technical:3

    Getting there

    Getting there:
  • Public transport: Train to Schwaz station and the regional bus 8 to Pillberg Hotel Frieden
  • By car: Take the A12 Inntal motorway, exit Schwaz, road to Pillberg until parking lot Kellerjochbahn
    • Public transport:Train to Schwaz station - regional bus 8 to the bus stop Hotel Frieden

    You can find the bus timetables at www.smartride.vvt.at
    Parking:Paid parking lot at theKellerjoch car park

    Best season

    Apr:Yes
    May:Yes
    Jun:Yes
    Jul:Yes
    Aug:Yes
    Sep:Yes
    Oct:Yes

    City:Hochpillberg

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