T3 - [2 Day] Kufstein hike - Ellmauer Tor, Gruttenhütte, Hintersteinersee [38 km, 3000 m gain]

18Jul Sat
07:30

 Munich Hauptbahnhof

Organized by:  Megan Farrell
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Kufstein - Kaisertal Valley, Ellmauer Tor, Gruttenhütte hut, Hintersteinersee lake

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Hi all, please read the hike descriptions and expectations fully before joining :) This is a medium-difficult hike so unfortunately beginner hikers are not welcome. 

Please Note: This is a two-day hike, so please only register for this tour if you have booked the overnight accommodation at the Gruttenhütte.

The plan is to meet at the Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) platform 7 right at 07:30 on Saturday July 18th. We'll buy the Bayern ticket(s) right at 07:35, so if you arrive after that time, you have to buy your own ticket. We'll take the M 79059 train towards Kufstein, arriving around 08:57. Please have enough cash or a paypal account to cover the cost of the Bayern tickets for both days (21.2 - 30 euros, depending on the number of people joining). 

Once in Kufstein, we'll walk through town to the start of the hike and set off on our way. On the first day, we'll hike roughly 19km (1800m vertical) to the Gruttenhütte hut for dinner and our overnight accommodation. We are not planning on stopping long at any of the huts along the way, so please bring all food for lunch, snacks, and drinks with you. On day two, we'll plan to set off around 8am or so to continue our ~17km/ 700m vertical hike! We also won't plan on stopping off at a hut along the way for lunch, but are planning on stopping off at the Weinbergerhaus for an end of hike celebratory drink. The current thought is to take the Wilder Kaiser Lift down (which is an extra 12.5 euros/person), but can optionally hike down an extra 1.5-2 hours back to the Kufstein train station. Celebratory train drinks will also be encouraged for the ride back. 

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to WhatsApp or call me at: +49 1719674960. 

More information on this hike can be found on this blog, which was used for inspiration. Please also see this hiking tour made on Komoots, which will be primarily used for navigation on this hike.

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DETAILS

  • Weekend: 18-19 July 2020
  • Meeting point: Platform 7 Hauptbahnhof Munich at 7:30am. 
  • Train Leaves: 07:43 on Saturday, July 18th. (Train: M 79059) 
  • Return: The plan is to take be back in Munich on Sunday evening around 19:00
  • Transport costs: We will share together the cost of the Bayern tickets. The price can vary between 15 - 10,6 / Person - Each way

HUT INFO

  • Accommodation costs: Gruttenhütte: 34 Euro /person:  sleeping for non-members (29euros) + mandatory duvet cover / blankets fee due to corona (5euros)
  • Deposit: A 10 euro deposit wired to the hut is required, as mentioned in the booking confirmation e-mail/ details. 
  • Food (Dinner/Breakfast) costs: Depending on each one of the participants. You can bring food with you or you could enjoy the food offered by the mountain hut. The half-board price is EUR 32.50 / person.Half-board includes soup, main course and dessert in the evening, as well as an extensive breakfast with muesli, fruit salad, yogurt, sausage and cheese, jam, bread, coffee and tea the next morning. For more info: https://www.gruttenhuette.at/

ITEMS TO BRING

  • A fitted sheet for the mattress is mandatory to bring yourself, as mentioned on the hut website
  • Hiking shoes, poles, headlamp, etc - if desired
  • Plenty of water
  • Snacks/Lunch - for both Saturday and Sunday. 
  • Food (if you decide to bring food with you). 
  • Slippers (for the hut)
  • Hygiene kit/ toiletries
  • Mountain clothes (warm ones), rain jacket/pants, etc
  • Charged phone with my phone number: 01719674960
  • Membership card (if you have one)
  • A face mask or something to cover your face and nose while you are inside
  • The map of the route on your phone

Be careful when you pack your backpack. Not overload-it because you will have to carry with you in the back for all the time.

Disclaimer: Hiking can be a risky and dangerous sport. I am not a mountain guide. Everyone joins this event at her/his own responsibility. 

Comments
Armin Sta 5 years ago
Hi, Cool idea! I just made my reservation. The 2nd email after you have confirmed your email address will state there is no need to bring a linen sleeping bag (Hüttenschlafsack). But if you need a pillow you have to bring it yourself. I went for half-board btw :-)
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Shamy Prasad 5 years ago
Hello, Looks like there are no more reservations left at the Gruttenhütte. I’ll keep checking in case something opens up. Thanks Shamy
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Armin Sta 5 years ago
hi everyone, I just got a call from Gruttenhütte. Apparently I mentioned some of you guys on the list in my reservation. Point is, they have too many single reservations and can't handle them all. Since they saw we're a group they're thinking of putting us together on a table (otherwise we'd have to keep social distance inside the hut) long story short: They would require all our names or reservation numbers so that they can treat us as a group. I offered to send them this info via mail (hope this is fine with you, Megan?) So to ensure this flies, please send me your reservation name (and reservation number) until tomorrow lunchtime via private message. To do that click on the "see full [participants'] list" and hit "send message" below my name. Or reply as a comment if you don't mind :)
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Leo Astudillo 5 years ago
Just in case someone needs it: 2 spots in a Mehrbettzimmer are available for the 18th of july
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Megan Farrell 5 years ago
Hey All! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone bright and early tomorrow morning (HBF, platform 7, @7:30) and starting off on our hike! Just a reminder that platform 7 is off to the far left hand side (when looking directly at the train fronts), so depending on where you're coming from, you may want to budget a bit longer of a walk to get to that far side. I have also created a shared google album we can add our photos to from the hike for everyone's viewing pleasure: https://photos.app.goo.gl/y2dKPN2gtFZoSJTN9 In the meantime, please don't hesitate to call or message me if there are any questions!
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Megan Farrell 5 years ago
Hey guys!! I really had a good time hiking with each and every one of of you - thank you for all the stories, laughs along the way, and making my weekend fun and legs sore :) Ryan has added his photos to the shared album (link below), please feel free to add yours as well! https://photos.app.goo.gl/y2dKPN2gtFZoSJTN9
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