Hiking and mountain tours

The Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbühel Alps offer visitors a wide range of hiking and mountain tours of varying degrees of difficulty. Select your perfect hiking or mountain tour in the region from easy, moderate, difficult or even extreme!
The tour recommendations listed here are based on the current weather conditions.
However, we would like to point out that the weather and therefore the conditions can change quickly and that every tour is undertaken at your own risk.

Hiking and mountain tours

The Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbühel Alps offer visitors a wide range of hiking and mountain tours of varying degrees of difficulty. Select your perfect hiking or mountain tour in the region from easy, moderate, difficult or even extreme!
The tour recommendations listed here are based on the current weather conditions.
However, we would like to point out that the weather and therefore the conditions can change quickly and that every tour is undertaken at your own risk.

103 Routes and tours

Gruttenhütte circuit

Gruttenhütte circuit
Gruttenhütte circuit
Gruttenhütte circuit

Panoramic circular walk in the Wilder Kaiser leading to the highest mountain hut in the region.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

15,7 km

870 Elevation gain

Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)

Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)
Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)
Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)

An adventure hike from Ellmau village centre to the Wochenbrunner Alm mountain hut from where you can enjoy stunning views and the Ellmau Stone Circle.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

4:30 h

13,5 km

530 Elevation gain

Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)

Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)
Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)
Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)

From the Bergdoktorhaus to the Rübezahl-Alm mountain hut and the Carved Figures path to Ellmi’s Zauberwelt.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

5:30 h

15,8 km

730 Elevation gain

11er-Kaiserblick circuit

11er-Kaiserblick circuit
11er-Kaiserblick circuit
11er-Kaiserblick circuit

Onto the Hausberg mountain with panoramic views of the Wilder Kaiser and Hartkaiser mountains and back via the Ranhartalm.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

8:00 h

22,8 km

1020 Elevation gain

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–HartkaiserPartially open
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

This familyfriendly hike leads you along the panoramic trail from the Brandstadl mountain in Scheffau to the Hartkaiser mountain in Ellmau.

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:50 h

6,0 km

170 Elevation gain

Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm

Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm
Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm
Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm

Hike from the centre of Ellmau, along trail no. 14, through the "Spatlahner gorge" up to the Wochenbrunner Alm.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:30 h

4,4 km

285 Elevation gain

Kneipp circuit

Kneipp circuit
Kneipp circuit
Kneipp circuit

Walking tour for refreshment and relaxation close to the village.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Easy

0:45 h

2,3 km

70 Elevation gain

Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going

Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going

A tour of the main filming locations of the TV series “Der Bergdoktor” (The Mountain Doctor) in Ellmau and Going, with a refreshment stop at the inn used during filming

Hiking info point, Tourist Info Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking info point, Tourist Info Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

3:15 h

11,4 km

180 Elevation gain

Jubiläumssteig trail

Jubiläumssteig trail
Jubiläumssteig trail
Jubiläumssteig trail

Experience impressive low and panoramic views in the unique rocky scenery of the legendary "Wild Castle", as this area is known according to legend thanks to its many turrets, peaks, hollows and balconies.

Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Hiking

Difficult

4:15 h

6,3 km

710 Elevation gain

Rehbach tour

Rehbach tour
Rehbach tour
Rehbach tour

Exciting round trip for adults and children through the Rehbach gorge.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

2:00 h

5,5 km

280 Elevation gain

Sunnseit round (short)

Sunnseit round (short)
Sunnseit round (short)
Sunnseit round (short)

The Sunnseit circuit lives up to its name - this sunny circular hike leads through a varied landscape with fantastic views of Söll, the Wilder Kaiser, the Hohe Salve and the Pölven massif.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking

Easy

2:15 h

7,3 km

180 Elevation gain

Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour

Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour
Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour
Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour

Two very demanding, fantastic lookout peaks on the Wilder Kaiser, which are not to be underestimated.

Hiking starting point Wegscheid, Scheffau (883 m)

Hiking starting point Wegscheid, Scheffau (883 m)

Hiking

Difficult

9:00 h

11,0 km

1440 Elevation gain

Ellmau village tour

Ellmau village tour
Ellmau village tour
Ellmau village tour

Postkarten circuit Ellmau Ellmau hiking info point – Kapellenpark – Marienkapelle – Ellmau Parish Church

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

0:25 h

1,3 km

40 Elevation gain

Village tour Scheffau

Village tour Scheffau
Village tour Scheffau
Village tour Scheffau

Round tour through Scheffau with panoramic views, refreshment by the stream and slowing down in the forest.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:15 h

4,3 km

90 Elevation gain

Hochalm hike

Hochalm hike
Hochalm hike
Hochalm hike

A circular route full of experiences that leads from the Seebachgraben gorge to the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig trail - discover one of the most beautiful parts of Scheffau!

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

7:00 h

19,6 km

1140 Elevation gain

Pölvenau circular route

Pölvenau circular route
Pölvenau circular route
Pölvenau circular route

Pleasant circular hiking trail through forests and meadows to the romantically situated moor lake.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

2:00 h

5,7 km

240 Elevation gain

Pölven circular route

Pölven circular route
Pölven circular route
Pölven circular route

A circuit around the mountain that the locals love for its great view.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

17,8 km

670 Elevation gain

Bathing lake circular walk

Bathing lake circular walk
Bathing lake circular walk
Bathing lake circular walk

This short and easy valley circuit takes you around the village of Going am Wilden Kaiser and past the bathing lake, a delightful spot to cool off in fine weather.

Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)

Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:00 h

6,4 km

110 Elevation gain

Hausberg trail (no. 8)

Hausberg trail (no. 8)
Hausberg trail (no. 8)
Hausberg trail (no. 8)

Hiking trail no. 8 to the Hausberg via the Marienkapelle (St Mary’s Chapel).

Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (798 m)

Brenner Alm, Ellmau (1,236 m)

Hiking

Easy

3:00 h

7,5 km

440 Elevation gain

Gaudeamushütten Runde

Gaudeamushütten Runde
Gaudeamushütten Runde
Gaudeamushütten Runde

A varied tour with impressive views and refreshment stops.

Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

1:30 h

3,2 km

220 Elevation gain

Rübezahlschnitzweg

Rübezahlschnitzweg
Rübezahlschnitzweg
Rübezahlschnitzweg

Family hike on Austria’s longest sculpture trail

Hartkaiser summit station, Ellmau (1,555 m)

Rübezahl-Alm, Ellmau (1,174 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

1:00 h

2,5 km

50 Elevation gain

The Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbühel Alps offer visitors a wide range of hiking and mountain tours of varying degrees of difficulty. Select your perfect hiking or mountain tour in the region from easy, moderate, difficult or even extreme!
The tour recommendations listed here are based on the current weather conditions.
However, we would like to point out that the weather and therefore the conditions can change quickly and that every tour is undertaken at your own risk.

103 Routes and tours

Gruttenhütte circuit

Gruttenhütte circuit
Gruttenhütte circuit
Gruttenhütte circuit

Panoramic circular walk in the Wilder Kaiser leading to the highest mountain hut in the region.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

15,7 km

870 Elevation gain

Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)

Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)
Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)
Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)

An adventure hike from Ellmau village centre to the Wochenbrunner Alm mountain hut from where you can enjoy stunning views and the Ellmau Stone Circle.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

4:30 h

13,5 km

530 Elevation gain

Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)

Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)
Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)
Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)

From the Bergdoktorhaus to the Rübezahl-Alm mountain hut and the Carved Figures path to Ellmi’s Zauberwelt.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

5:30 h

15,8 km

730 Elevation gain

11er-Kaiserblick circuit

11er-Kaiserblick circuit
11er-Kaiserblick circuit
11er-Kaiserblick circuit

Onto the Hausberg mountain with panoramic views of the Wilder Kaiser and Hartkaiser mountains and back via the Ranhartalm.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

8:00 h

22,8 km

1020 Elevation gain

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–HartkaiserPartially open
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

This familyfriendly hike leads you along the panoramic trail from the Brandstadl mountain in Scheffau to the Hartkaiser mountain in Ellmau.

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:50 h

6,0 km

170 Elevation gain

Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm

Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm
Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm
Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm

Hike from the centre of Ellmau, along trail no. 14, through the "Spatlahner gorge" up to the Wochenbrunner Alm.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:30 h

4,4 km

285 Elevation gain

Kneipp circuit

Kneipp circuit
Kneipp circuit
Kneipp circuit

Walking tour for refreshment and relaxation close to the village.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Easy

0:45 h

2,3 km

70 Elevation gain

Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going

Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going

A tour of the main filming locations of the TV series “Der Bergdoktor” (The Mountain Doctor) in Ellmau and Going, with a refreshment stop at the inn used during filming

Hiking info point, Tourist Info Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking info point, Tourist Info Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

3:15 h

11,4 km

180 Elevation gain

Jubiläumssteig trail

Jubiläumssteig trail
Jubiläumssteig trail
Jubiläumssteig trail

Experience impressive low and panoramic views in the unique rocky scenery of the legendary "Wild Castle", as this area is known according to legend thanks to its many turrets, peaks, hollows and balconies.

Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Hiking

Difficult

4:15 h

6,3 km

710 Elevation gain

Rehbach tour

Rehbach tour
Rehbach tour
Rehbach tour

Exciting round trip for adults and children through the Rehbach gorge.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

2:00 h

5,5 km

280 Elevation gain

Sunnseit round (short)

Sunnseit round (short)
Sunnseit round (short)
Sunnseit round (short)

The Sunnseit circuit lives up to its name - this sunny circular hike leads through a varied landscape with fantastic views of Söll, the Wilder Kaiser, the Hohe Salve and the Pölven massif.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking

Easy

2:15 h

7,3 km

180 Elevation gain

Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour

Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour
Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour
Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour

Two very demanding, fantastic lookout peaks on the Wilder Kaiser, which are not to be underestimated.

Hiking starting point Wegscheid, Scheffau (883 m)

Hiking starting point Wegscheid, Scheffau (883 m)

Hiking

Difficult

9:00 h

11,0 km

1440 Elevation gain

Ellmau village tour

Ellmau village tour
Ellmau village tour
Ellmau village tour

Postkarten circuit Ellmau Ellmau hiking info point – Kapellenpark – Marienkapelle – Ellmau Parish Church

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

0:25 h

1,3 km

40 Elevation gain

Village tour Scheffau

Village tour Scheffau
Village tour Scheffau
Village tour Scheffau

Round tour through Scheffau with panoramic views, refreshment by the stream and slowing down in the forest.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:15 h

4,3 km

90 Elevation gain

Hochalm hike

Hochalm hike
Hochalm hike
Hochalm hike

A circular route full of experiences that leads from the Seebachgraben gorge to the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig trail - discover one of the most beautiful parts of Scheffau!

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

7:00 h

19,6 km

1140 Elevation gain

Pölvenau circular route

Pölvenau circular route
Pölvenau circular route
Pölvenau circular route

Pleasant circular hiking trail through forests and meadows to the romantically situated moor lake.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

2:00 h

5,7 km

240 Elevation gain

Pölven circular route

Pölven circular route
Pölven circular route
Pölven circular route

A circuit around the mountain that the locals love for its great view.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

17,8 km

670 Elevation gain

Bathing lake circular walk

Bathing lake circular walk
Bathing lake circular walk
Bathing lake circular walk

This short and easy valley circuit takes you around the village of Going am Wilden Kaiser and past the bathing lake, a delightful spot to cool off in fine weather.

Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)

Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:00 h

6,4 km

110 Elevation gain

Hausberg trail (no. 8)

Hausberg trail (no. 8)
Hausberg trail (no. 8)
Hausberg trail (no. 8)

Hiking trail no. 8 to the Hausberg via the Marienkapelle (St Mary’s Chapel).

Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (798 m)

Brenner Alm, Ellmau (1,236 m)

Hiking

Easy

3:00 h

7,5 km

440 Elevation gain

Gaudeamushütten Runde

Gaudeamushütten Runde
Gaudeamushütten Runde
Gaudeamushütten Runde

A varied tour with impressive views and refreshment stops.

Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

1:30 h

3,2 km

220 Elevation gain

Rübezahlschnitzweg

Rübezahlschnitzweg
Rübezahlschnitzweg
Rübezahlschnitzweg

Family hike on Austria’s longest sculpture trail

Hartkaiser summit station, Ellmau (1,555 m)

Rübezahl-Alm, Ellmau (1,174 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

1:00 h

2,5 km

50 Elevation gain

Hiking and mountain tours

103 Routes and tours

Gruttenhütte circuit

Gruttenhütte circuit
Gruttenhütte circuit
Gruttenhütte circuit

Panoramic circular walk in the Wilder Kaiser leading to the highest mountain hut in the region.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

15,7 km

870 Elevation gain

Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)

Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)
Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)
Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)

An adventure hike from Ellmau village centre to the Wochenbrunner Alm mountain hut from where you can enjoy stunning views and the Ellmau Stone Circle.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

4:30 h

13,5 km

530 Elevation gain

Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)

Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)
Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)
Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)

From the Bergdoktorhaus to the Rübezahl-Alm mountain hut and the Carved Figures path to Ellmi’s Zauberwelt.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

5:30 h

15,8 km

730 Elevation gain

11er-Kaiserblick circuit

11er-Kaiserblick circuit
11er-Kaiserblick circuit
11er-Kaiserblick circuit

Onto the Hausberg mountain with panoramic views of the Wilder Kaiser and Hartkaiser mountains and back via the Ranhartalm.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

8:00 h

22,8 km

1020 Elevation gain

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–HartkaiserPartially open
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

This familyfriendly hike leads you along the panoramic trail from the Brandstadl mountain in Scheffau to the Hartkaiser mountain in Ellmau.

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:50 h

6,0 km

170 Elevation gain

Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm

Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm
Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm
Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm

Hike from the centre of Ellmau, along trail no. 14, through the "Spatlahner gorge" up to the Wochenbrunner Alm.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:30 h

4,4 km

285 Elevation gain

Kneipp circuit

Kneipp circuit
Kneipp circuit
Kneipp circuit

Walking tour for refreshment and relaxation close to the village.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Easy

0:45 h

2,3 km

70 Elevation gain

Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going

Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going

A tour of the main filming locations of the TV series “Der Bergdoktor” (The Mountain Doctor) in Ellmau and Going, with a refreshment stop at the inn used during filming

Hiking info point, Tourist Info Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking info point, Tourist Info Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

3:15 h

11,4 km

180 Elevation gain

Jubiläumssteig trail

Jubiläumssteig trail
Jubiläumssteig trail
Jubiläumssteig trail

Experience impressive low and panoramic views in the unique rocky scenery of the legendary "Wild Castle", as this area is known according to legend thanks to its many turrets, peaks, hollows and balconies.

Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Hiking

Difficult

4:15 h

6,3 km

710 Elevation gain

Rehbach tour

Rehbach tour
Rehbach tour
Rehbach tour

Exciting round trip for adults and children through the Rehbach gorge.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

2:00 h

5,5 km

280 Elevation gain

Sunnseit round (short)

Sunnseit round (short)
Sunnseit round (short)
Sunnseit round (short)

The Sunnseit circuit lives up to its name - this sunny circular hike leads through a varied landscape with fantastic views of Söll, the Wilder Kaiser, the Hohe Salve and the Pölven massif.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking

Easy

2:15 h

7,3 km

180 Elevation gain

Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour

Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour
Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour
Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour

Two very demanding, fantastic lookout peaks on the Wilder Kaiser, which are not to be underestimated.

Hiking starting point Wegscheid, Scheffau (883 m)

Hiking starting point Wegscheid, Scheffau (883 m)

Hiking

Difficult

9:00 h

11,0 km

1440 Elevation gain

Ellmau village tour

Ellmau village tour
Ellmau village tour
Ellmau village tour

Postkarten circuit Ellmau Ellmau hiking info point – Kapellenpark – Marienkapelle – Ellmau Parish Church

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

0:25 h

1,3 km

40 Elevation gain

Village tour Scheffau

Village tour Scheffau
Village tour Scheffau
Village tour Scheffau

Round tour through Scheffau with panoramic views, refreshment by the stream and slowing down in the forest.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:15 h

4,3 km

90 Elevation gain

Hochalm hike

Hochalm hike
Hochalm hike
Hochalm hike

A circular route full of experiences that leads from the Seebachgraben gorge to the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig trail - discover one of the most beautiful parts of Scheffau!

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

7:00 h

19,6 km

1140 Elevation gain

Pölvenau circular route

Pölvenau circular route
Pölvenau circular route
Pölvenau circular route

Pleasant circular hiking trail through forests and meadows to the romantically situated moor lake.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

2:00 h

5,7 km

240 Elevation gain

Pölven circular route

Pölven circular route
Pölven circular route
Pölven circular route

A circuit around the mountain that the locals love for its great view.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

17,8 km

670 Elevation gain

Bathing lake circular walk

Bathing lake circular walk
Bathing lake circular walk
Bathing lake circular walk

This short and easy valley circuit takes you around the village of Going am Wilden Kaiser and past the bathing lake, a delightful spot to cool off in fine weather.

Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)

Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:00 h

6,4 km

110 Elevation gain

Hausberg trail (no. 8)

Hausberg trail (no. 8)
Hausberg trail (no. 8)
Hausberg trail (no. 8)

Hiking trail no. 8 to the Hausberg via the Marienkapelle (St Mary’s Chapel).

Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (798 m)

Brenner Alm, Ellmau (1,236 m)

Hiking

Easy

3:00 h

7,5 km

440 Elevation gain

Gaudeamushütten Runde

Gaudeamushütten Runde
Gaudeamushütten Runde
Gaudeamushütten Runde

A varied tour with impressive views and refreshment stops.

Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

1:30 h

3,2 km

220 Elevation gain

Rübezahlschnitzweg

Rübezahlschnitzweg
Rübezahlschnitzweg
Rübezahlschnitzweg

Family hike on Austria’s longest sculpture trail

Hartkaiser summit station, Ellmau (1,555 m)

Rübezahl-Alm, Ellmau (1,174 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

1:00 h

2,5 km

50 Elevation gain

103 Routes and tours

Gruttenhütte circuit

Gruttenhütte circuit
Gruttenhütte circuit
Gruttenhütte circuit

Panoramic circular walk in the Wilder Kaiser leading to the highest mountain hut in the region.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

15,7 km

870 Elevation gain

Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)

Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)
Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)
Sonnseit circuit (no. 14)

An adventure hike from Ellmau village centre to the Wochenbrunner Alm mountain hut from where you can enjoy stunning views and the Ellmau Stone Circle.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

4:30 h

13,5 km

530 Elevation gain

Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)

Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)
Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)
Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)

From the Bergdoktorhaus to the Rübezahl-Alm mountain hut and the Carved Figures path to Ellmi’s Zauberwelt.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

5:30 h

15,8 km

730 Elevation gain

11er-Kaiserblick circuit

11er-Kaiserblick circuit
11er-Kaiserblick circuit
11er-Kaiserblick circuit

Onto the Hausberg mountain with panoramic views of the Wilder Kaiser and Hartkaiser mountains and back via the Ranhartalm.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

8:00 h

22,8 km

1020 Elevation gain

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–HartkaiserPartially open
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

This familyfriendly hike leads you along the panoramic trail from the Brandstadl mountain in Scheffau to the Hartkaiser mountain in Ellmau.

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:50 h

6,0 km

170 Elevation gain

Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm

Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm
Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm
Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm

Hike from the centre of Ellmau, along trail no. 14, through the "Spatlahner gorge" up to the Wochenbrunner Alm.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:30 h

4,4 km

285 Elevation gain

Kneipp circuit

Kneipp circuit
Kneipp circuit
Kneipp circuit

Walking tour for refreshment and relaxation close to the village.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Easy

0:45 h

2,3 km

70 Elevation gain

Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going

Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going

A tour of the main filming locations of the TV series “Der Bergdoktor” (The Mountain Doctor) in Ellmau and Going, with a refreshment stop at the inn used during filming

Hiking info point, Tourist Info Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking info point, Tourist Info Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

3:15 h

11,4 km

180 Elevation gain

Jubiläumssteig trail

Jubiläumssteig trail
Jubiläumssteig trail
Jubiläumssteig trail

Experience impressive low and panoramic views in the unique rocky scenery of the legendary "Wild Castle", as this area is known according to legend thanks to its many turrets, peaks, hollows and balconies.

Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Hiking

Difficult

4:15 h

6,3 km

710 Elevation gain

Rehbach tour

Rehbach tour
Rehbach tour
Rehbach tour

Exciting round trip for adults and children through the Rehbach gorge.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

2:00 h

5,5 km

280 Elevation gain

Sunnseit round (short)

Sunnseit round (short)
Sunnseit round (short)
Sunnseit round (short)

The Sunnseit circuit lives up to its name - this sunny circular hike leads through a varied landscape with fantastic views of Söll, the Wilder Kaiser, the Hohe Salve and the Pölven massif.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking

Easy

2:15 h

7,3 km

180 Elevation gain

Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour

Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour
Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour
Treffauer & Tuxeck summit tour

Two very demanding, fantastic lookout peaks on the Wilder Kaiser, which are not to be underestimated.

Hiking starting point Wegscheid, Scheffau (883 m)

Hiking starting point Wegscheid, Scheffau (883 m)

Hiking

Difficult

9:00 h

11,0 km

1440 Elevation gain

Ellmau village tour

Ellmau village tour
Ellmau village tour
Ellmau village tour

Postkarten circuit Ellmau Ellmau hiking info point – Kapellenpark – Marienkapelle – Ellmau Parish Church

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

0:25 h

1,3 km

40 Elevation gain

Village tour Scheffau

Village tour Scheffau
Village tour Scheffau
Village tour Scheffau

Round tour through Scheffau with panoramic views, refreshment by the stream and slowing down in the forest.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:15 h

4,3 km

90 Elevation gain

Hochalm hike

Hochalm hike
Hochalm hike
Hochalm hike

A circular route full of experiences that leads from the Seebachgraben gorge to the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig trail - discover one of the most beautiful parts of Scheffau!

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

7:00 h

19,6 km

1140 Elevation gain

Pölvenau circular route

Pölvenau circular route
Pölvenau circular route
Pölvenau circular route

Pleasant circular hiking trail through forests and meadows to the romantically situated moor lake.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

2:00 h

5,7 km

240 Elevation gain

Pölven circular route

Pölven circular route
Pölven circular route
Pölven circular route

A circuit around the mountain that the locals love for its great view.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

17,8 km

670 Elevation gain

Bathing lake circular walk

Bathing lake circular walk
Bathing lake circular walk
Bathing lake circular walk

This short and easy valley circuit takes you around the village of Going am Wilden Kaiser and past the bathing lake, a delightful spot to cool off in fine weather.

Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)

Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:00 h

6,4 km

110 Elevation gain

Hausberg trail (no. 8)

Hausberg trail (no. 8)
Hausberg trail (no. 8)
Hausberg trail (no. 8)

Hiking trail no. 8 to the Hausberg via the Marienkapelle (St Mary’s Chapel).

Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (798 m)

Brenner Alm, Ellmau (1,236 m)

Hiking

Easy

3:00 h

7,5 km

440 Elevation gain

Gaudeamushütten Runde

Gaudeamushütten Runde
Gaudeamushütten Runde
Gaudeamushütten Runde

A varied tour with impressive views and refreshment stops.

Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1.085 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

1:30 h

3,2 km

220 Elevation gain

Rübezahlschnitzweg

Rübezahlschnitzweg
Rübezahlschnitzweg
Rübezahlschnitzweg

Family hike on Austria’s longest sculpture trail

Hartkaiser summit station, Ellmau (1,555 m)

Rübezahl-Alm, Ellmau (1,174 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

1:00 h

2,5 km

50 Elevation gain

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