At over 1,900 meters, the Hohe Kiste is one of the highest mountains in the Estergebirge. There are several approaches to the summit, but the way from Wallgau via the gentle east ridge is the easiest. More exciting are the hiking trails of Eschenlohe: Both through the Pustertal valley, through the Archtalschlucht gorge as well as over the neighboring Zwölferköpfl, exciting summit ascents, which require physical fitness and surefootedness. Once at the top you will be spoiled with a fantastic view over the lonely Estergebirge and the Bavarian foothills of the Alps.

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Laura Eißler

May 21, 2025

Hiking

Beautiful mountain, but the Kistenkar is very dangerous! It's best to only go in summer (if at all)!

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Gunnar Steinberg

June 3, 2017

Mountain biking

At the summit you will be rewarded with a gigantic 360 ° -view.

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Pustertal hunting lodges – Hohe Kiste Summit (1,922 m) loop from Eschenlohe

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Hohe Kiste Summit (1,922 m) – Zundereck (1,476 m) loop from Eschenlohe

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Hohe Kiste Summit (1,922 m) – Pustertal hunting lodges loop from Eschenlohe

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Elevation 1,970 m

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Location: Eschenlohe, Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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