Predigtstuhl

The Predigtstuhl is a 2,116-metre mountain in the Wilder Kaiser range of the Northern Limestone Alps. It stands east of Kufstein in the Tyrol, part of Austria’s border region with Bavaria. The peak forms one edge of the Steinerne Rinne, a vast glacial cirque and couloir that stretches south to the Ellmauer Tor. Five notable summits encircle this cirque, including the Hinterer Goinger Halt and Fleischbank. The mountain’s steep faces and sharp ridges draw climbers from across Europe. Three classic climbing routes lead to the top. The Angermann Gully, rated UIAA grade III, follows the normal route through the Predigtstuhl wind gap. The striking North Rim and the Botzong Chimney offer more technical challenges. All routes begin at the Stripsenjochhaus, a mountain hut run by the Austrian Alpine Club. The hut provides shelter and a starting point for climbers tackling the Wilder Kaiser’s limestone walls. From the summit, the view stretches over the Kaisergebirge and deep into Bavaria. The Steinerne Rinne below shows the raw power of ancient glaciers. Climbers often pause to admire the jagged ridges of Karlspitzen and Christaturm. The route back to the hut follows the same ridge or drops into the cirque. Each step on the limestone feels part of a long tradition of Alpine adventure.