The first stage takes you from the municipality of Kufstein along comfortable footpaths into the nature reserve "Kaisergebirge". You will alternate between shady forest paths and open sections of trail (don't forget the sun protection!). You will also pass several inns, which invite you to a relaxing break and a snack. Continue through two short tunnels to the Anton-Karg-Haus, also called Hinterbärenbad. The house burned down in 1901 and was then rebuilt in Swiss style - stone below, wood on the top - on the initiative of the Kufstein photographer Anton Karg.

Afterwards you walk on a marked footpath through the forest or along the road to the Hans-Berger-Haus. From here, you will hike along the climbing path over many steps through the forest and on the last stage through open terrain up to the Stripsenjochhaus cabin.

The Stripsenjochhaus is in a unique location at the transition from the Kaiserbachtal to the Kaisertal and at the intersection of the Zahmen and Wilder Kaiser. Here you can enjoy the imposing view to the south of the Kaisergipfel Totenkirchl (2,190m), Fleischbank (2,185m) and Predigtstuhl (2,115m). A look back to the west shows you the Guffertspitze (2.194m), the Pendling (1.653m) and the Bavarian Pre-Alps. In the east you can see Mount Loferer and the Leoganger Steinberge. We definitely recommend you to bring a camera, because impressive vacation photos and (hopefully) clear visibility are guaranteed with this view!

This stage is classified as moderately difficult (red). It only requires stamina and is therefore also suitable for children from about 12 years of age. Please assess your abilities and those of your family members realistically before you consider a multi-day tour and, if in doubt, rather reckon with a longer stage duration and plan enough rest breaks.