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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in the Kitzbühel Alps

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the Kitzbühel Alps and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

View of the Wilder Kaiser from Ellmau

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The Kaiser Mountains have wonderful hiking and cycling trails. The view here is magnificent.

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Markbachjoch

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The Markbachjoch is located at an altitude of 1500 meters. The ride with the 8-person gondola from the valley station in Niedereau center takes only 8 minutes.
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Halsgatterl Chapel and Wooden Sculptures

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Great transition to Alpach

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Kerschbaumer Sattel

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The Kerschbaumer Sattel is the transition from the Alpbachtal (Hygna) to the Zillertal (Bruckerberg) or vice versa. Beautiful view of the Zillertal, Rofan and Karwendel.

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Filzenscharte Pass

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The round through the Windau valley from the north to the Filzenscharte and south into the Salzach valley is a MTB highlight. However with sliding distance, approx. 20 min. There …

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Seetörl Lake and Mountain Pass

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Seetörlsee is picturesquely nestled below a small mountain pass on the route between Saalbachkogel and Hochkogel. This small mountain lake lends a special atmosphere to the high alpine landscape and, …

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Kesselscharte Pass (1,844 m)

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The Kesselscharte lets you enjoy the view at 1,844 meters above sea level and walk through the beautiful Pinzgau landscape between alpine roses and small ponds. You can also decide …

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Stangenjoch

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Easier in the south-north direction - short pushing section, then downhill and a higher proportion of driving.

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Pass Thurn (1273 m)

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The road to the pass isn't particularly attractive, either from Mittersill or from Kitzbühel. But it's a fine descent, and the view of the main Alpine ridge from the pass …

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View of the Wilder Kaiser

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From here you can see the entire mountain range, simply impressive.

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View of the Wilder Kaiser from Ellmau

Markbachjoch

Halsgatterl Chapel and Wooden Sculptures

Kerschbaumer Sattel

Filzenscharte Pass

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Kesselscharte Pass (1,844 m)

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