Moderately Difficult Hikes

Themed hiking route with a trail full of natural experiences alongside the refreshing water.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Is it about the journey or the destination? Well, one of the destinations of this stage is definitely the Hintersteiner See lake and its views. Surrounded by stunning mountain vistas, dwarf pine scrubland and beech forests, the lake is one of the cleanest and most beautiful mountain lakes in Tirol. The private pristine gem covers 56 hectares and measures 36 metres at its deepest point. With this picture-perfect backdrop, hikers will complete the remaining distance to the Kaindlhütte hut in no time.

Gaudeamushütte

Hintersteiner See

Intermediate circular hike with breathtaking views on the surrounding mountains. Attention: Trail no 828 is closed due to danger of falling rocks. Detour via path no. 816 and 827 via the Obere Regalm to the Baumgartenköpfl.

Hiking starting point Tannbichl, Going (857 m)

Hiking starting point Tannbichl, Going (857 m)

A picturesque mountain hike that leads from the turquoise waters of the most beautiful mountain lake in Tirol up to the rustic Alpine village.

Hiking starting point Seestüberl, Scheffau (890 m)

Hiking starting point Seestüberl, Scheffau (890 m)

Gruttenhütte - Kaiser-Hochalm - Steiner-Hochalm - Hinterschießling Alm - Rehbachklamm - Scheffau, Dorf

Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)

Scheffau village (889 m)

Turnoff to Granderalm – Schleier Waterfall – Going, Hüttling

First turnoff after the Granderalm

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

Hike to the Gruttenhütte with great views to the Ellmauer Halt and the entire region.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)

Wochenbrunner Alm – Gruttenhühtte

Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)

Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)

This stage takes hikers to the small town of Kufstein located on the banks of the Inn river – a town which has been celebrated in song and is steeped in history and character. Walkers make their way through the lush and verdant beauty of a pasture paradise with cosy huts and mountain restaurants before stopping for a rest at the Brentenjochhütte hut (delicious “Kiachl” are served every Saturday). With so many sights to marvel at, don't forget to keep an eye out for the nearly one thousand species of flowering plants native to the Kaiser Mountains. 

Hintersteiner See

Kufstein

A delightful tour on the sunny side – charming farms and magnificent panoramic views.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

This immersive hike takes you from the delicate moorland ecosystem of Hüttelmoos to the spectacular Schleier Waterfall and on to alpine pastures with panoramic views.

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)

The best hiking routes from village centre Scheffau to Lake Hinterstein.

Community Hall, Scheffau (740 m)

Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (890 m)