Moderately difficult hikes

Featuring fantastic panoramic views, experience the Wilder Kaiser region and its diverse landscape along numerous mountain trails of intermediate difficulty. Afterwards, reflect on the day’s events at rustic mountain huts offering delicious food and drink.

53 Routes and tours

Ellmau Stone Circle circuit

Ellmau Stone Circle circuit
Ellmau Stone Circle circuit
Ellmau Stone Circle circuit

Head through well-shaded forests of green to reach the Ellmau Stone Circle. This is a place with a special energy, making it an inviting option for taking some time to relax.

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

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

Hiking

Intermediate

1:00 h

2,4 km

120 Elevation gain

Pölvenau circular route

Pölvenau circular route
Partially openPölvenau 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

Eagle Walk Stage 01: St. Johann in Tirol - Gaudeamushütte

Eagle Walk Stage 01: St. Johann in Tirol - Gaudeamushütte
Eagle Walk Stage 01: St. Johann in Tirol - Gaudeamushütte
Eagle Walk Stage 01: St. Johann in Tirol - Gaudeamushütte

Sturdy boots will help keep your ankles and feet happy on this hike, full of the best things Tirol has to offer: well-maintained trails, wildflowers galore and waterfalls beckon the adventurous hiker ready for a strenuous climb with breathtaking views of lofty Wilder Kaiser Mountain Range as your reward. The nature reserve’s landscape will win you over with its diverse beauty. The pasture regions are covered with soft grassy meadows, and hikers are greeted by lofty Wilder Kaiser Mountain Range with rugged Maukspitze, Ackerlspitze, Regalpspitze and Törlspitze Peaks, all “Two-Thousanders” that average 2,000 metres altitude. Trailhead is Rummlerhof Inn, northwest of the village centre of St. Johann. After a successful first segment, why not take a rest at Gaudeamus Hut, raise your glass and sing: “Gaudeamus igitur – Let us be happy!” For many hikers this is far enough, contentment has already set in. Adventurous souls continue on the trail that works its way up across Klamml Gorge to Grutten Hut, which entails another 400 metres of climbing.

Rummlerhof, St.Johann in Tirol

Gaudeamushütte

Hiking

Intermediate

5:00 h

13,0 km

1060 Elevation gain

Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Hintersteinersee

Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Hintersteinersee
OpenEagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Hintersteinersee
Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Hintersteinersee

Is it about the journey or the destination? You decide. There is nothing like a pristine mountain lake for relief from summer's heat. You might find it incomparably refreshing to cool off in lovely Hintersteinersee Lake at the end of your hiking day. With that in mind, and surrounded by the mesmerizing peaks of Kaiser Range, you will walk across mountain meadows, dwarf pine areas, beech and mixed woodlands as well as rock scrambles, passing Grutten Hut on your way to picture-postcard Hintersteinersee Lake. This is the cleanest and most beautiful mountain lake in the whole of Tirol. The pristine lake covers 56 hectares of spring-fed waters and measures 36 metres at its deepest point. Hintersteinersee Lake is private property; swimming is allowed at its north-western beach. Before taking a plunge, why not dip your finger in holy water? The Baroque ceiling frescos by Matthias Kirchner at Bärnstatt Chapel opposite Bärnstatt Inn are well worth seeing.

Gaudeamushütte

Hintersteiner See

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

14,5 km

800 Elevation gain

Rauher Kopf

Rauher Kopf
Rauher Kopf
Rauher Kopf

Over hill and dale through idyllic nature up to the Rauhen Kopf.

Astberg Bergstation

Astberg Bergstation

Hiking

Intermediate

4:45 h

13,1 km

620 Elevation gain

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

Eagle Walk Stage 03: Hintersteinersee - Kufstein

Eagle Walk Stage 03: Hintersteinersee - Kufstein
Eagle Walk Stage 03: Hintersteinersee - Kufstein
Eagle Walk Stage 03: Hintersteinersee - Kufstein

This segment will take you 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. Walk through the lush and verdant beauty of a pasture paradise with cosy huts and mountain restaurants to take a rest (delicious “Kiachl” are served at Brentenjoch Hut every Saturday). With so many sights to see, you should not forget to keep an eye on the wayside – as nearly a thousand of different flowering plants grow in the Kaiser Mountains. A highlight of this segment is the “Wilder Kaiser” chair lift ride – a great chance to wind down and recharge your batteries after having had plenty of wonderful experiences at the heart of nature. The lift ride takes you down to Sparchen, a district of Kufstein.

Hintersteiner See

Kufstein

Hiking

Intermediate

4:21 h

12,4 km

160 Elevation gain

Kaiserkrone - stage 3

Kaiserkrone - stage 3
Kaiserkrone - stage 3
Kaiserkrone - stage 3

Kaindlhütte - Bettlersteig - Anton-Karg-Haus - Hans-Berger-Haus - Stripsenjochhaus

Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (889 m)

Stripsenjochhaus, St. Johann in Tirol (1,577 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

5:00 h

9,3 km

840 Elevation gain

Rehbachklamm

Rehbachklamm
Rehbachklamm
Rehbachklamm

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)

Hiking

Intermediate

2:30 h

7,2 km

300 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

Scheffau – Gruttenhütte

Scheffau – Gruttenhütte
Scheffau – Gruttenhütte
Scheffau – Gruttenhütte

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)

Hiking

Intermediate

6:30 h

16,4 km

990 Elevation gain

Going – Gruttenhütte circular walk

Going – Gruttenhütte circular walk
Going – Gruttenhütte circular walk
Going – Gruttenhütte circular walk

A unique hike to the highest mountain hut in the Wilder Kaiser region featuring a panoramic view.

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

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

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

14,0 km

890 Elevation gain

Kaiserkrone - stage 2

Kaiserkrone - stage 2
Kaiserkrone - stage 2
Kaiserkrone - stage 2

Gruttenhütte - Kaiser-Hochalm - Steiner-Hochalm - Jägersteig - Walleralm - Hochegg - Kaindlhütte

Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)

Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (889 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

5:30 h

13,5 km

560 Elevation gain

Söll – Hintersteiner See

Söll – Hintersteiner See
Partially openSöll – Hintersteiner See
Söll – Hintersteiner See

From the flowery village to the water jewel of the Alps.

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Seestüberl restaurant, Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (890 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

3:15 h

9,5 km

460 Elevation gain

Hochlechen circular route

Hochlechen circular route
Hochlechen circular route
Hochlechen circular route

Old path - now renovated and featuring a pleasant series of ascents and descents.

Hiking starting point Bergbahn, Söll (725 m)

Hiking starting point Bergbahn, Söll (725 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

4:30 h

13,5 km

470 Elevation gain

Kaiserkrone - stage 1

Kaiserkrone - stage 1
Kaiserkrone - stage 1
Kaiserkrone - stage 1

Going, Hüttling – Graspoint-Niederalm – Obere Regalm – Brennender Palven – Gaudeamushütte – Klamml – Gruttenhütte

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m) / Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

4:30 h

8,0 km

1120 Elevation gain

Kneipp–Rehbach circular walk

Kneipp–Rehbach circular walk
Kneipp–Rehbach circular walk
Kneipp–Rehbach circular walk

Refreshing walk through the Kneipp facilities and adventures in the Rehbachklamm gorge

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

2:00 h

7,1 km

330 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

Ackerlhütten circular hike

Ackerlhütten circular hike
Partially openAckerlhütten circular hike
Ackerlhütten circular hike

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)

Hiking

Intermediate

4:45 h

9,8 km

760 Elevation gain

Kaiserkrone - stage 5

Kaiserkrone - stage 5
Kaiserkrone - stage 5
Kaiserkrone - stage 5

Gasteig – Wilder-Kaiser-Steig – Ursulablick – Gscheuerkopf – Graspoint-Hochalm – Graspoint-Niederalm – Going, Hüttling

Gasteig (750 m)

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

5:15 h

10,8 km

840 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