The Top 6 Mountain Passes in the Kaiser Mountains
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the Kaiser Mountains 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 31, 2025
View of the Ellmauer Tor
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The Ellmau Gate is a rocky saddle approximately 1,981 meters high in the heart of the Kaiser Mountains in Tyrol, in the municipality of Kirchdorf in Tirol. A good 70 …
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Rote Rinn Col
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Rocky notch with steep slopes as a transition between the southern and northern cliffs of the Wilder Kaiser or transition (highest point) on the way between the Anton-Karg-Haus in Hinterbärenbad …
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Kopftörl Ascent
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The climb up to Kopftörl is quite a scramble. Sometimes you hike over loose scree, sometimes a wire rope gives you a little more support. The way up doesn't look …
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Kleines Törl (2102 m)
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Coming from the Fritz Pflaum Hut, a path partly secured with ropes and with a few easy scrambling sections leads to the Kleiner Törl. Sure-footedness and a head for heights …
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Grobtalscharte Pass (1,610 m)
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The Grobtalschscharte is a small, initially inconspicuous mountain pass, which can be reached via the Güttlersteig. Over this one reaches the Kufsteiner Klettersteig, which is not visible from the way. …
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View of Wilder Kaiser, Kitzbüheler Horn, Hahnenkamm, and Rettenstein
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Best view of the Wilder Kaiser, the Kitzbüheler Horn, the Hahnenkamm and the Rettenstein.
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