Kellerjoch, Mountain summit in Schwaz, Austria
Kellerjoch is a mountain summit in the Tux Alps in Tyrol, Austria, sitting at 2,344 meters (7,690 ft). Its slopes shift from forested lower sections to open alpine meadows as you move upward.
In the mid-20th century, a cable car was built, opening the area to winter sports and tourism. Before that, the mountain was used mainly by farmers and herders who worked the land through the seasons.
The name Kellerjoch appears on old maps and in local tradition, and is part of the spoken heritage of Tyrolean mountain farmers. On the high pastures around the summit, cows still graze in summer, showing that mountain farming here is still very much alive.
A cable car connects the valley to the upper part of the mountain, so the main elevation gain can be covered without a long hike. From there, marked trails lead in several directions, making it easy to find your way around.
A sled run descends from the summit through forest and open ground, and many visitors walk right past it without noticing it exists. The route changes character several times on the way down, giving a different experience from a standard walking trail.
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