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.

102 Routes and tours

Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau

Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau
Bergdoktor tour of Ellmaurecommended
Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau

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

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (798 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (798 m)

Hiking

Easy

2:15 h

7,5 km

200 Elevation gain

Ellmau circuit

Ellmau circuit
Ellmau circuitrecommended
Ellmau circuit

A beautiful easy hike at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:45 h

5,9 km

60 Elevation gain

Prama circular hiking route

Prama circular hiking route
Prama circular hiking routerecommended
Prama circular hiking route

Easy, flat circular path through the sunny village part 'Prama' for walkers  families with pushchairs.

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

3,9 km

30 Elevation gain

Kneipp circuit

Kneipp circuit
Kneipp circuitrecommended
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

Söller village tour

Söller village tour
Söller village tourrecommended
Söller village tour

Looping the village of Söll, the sight seeing hike!

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Söll (689 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Söll (689 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:00 h

3,7 km

50 Elevation gain

Tannbichl chapel circuit

Tannbichl chapel circuit
Tannbichl chapel circuitrecommended
Tannbichl chapel circuit

Nice circular hike through Going with visits to numerous chapels.

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

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

Hiking

Easy

2:45 h

9,3 km

210 Elevation gain

Village tour Going

Village tour Going
Village tour Goingrecommended
Village tour Going

Explore Going on the village circular tour and get to knowone or two hidden corners of our quiet, idyllic, artisan village with panoramic views of the Wilder Kaiser from a different angle.

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

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

Hiking

Easy

1:15 h

4,2 km

60 Elevation gain

Schwendt circuit

Schwendt circuit
Schwendt circuitrecommended
Schwendt circuit

Leisurely hike through forest and across meadows to the sunny plateau of Going and back

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

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

Hiking

Easy

1:15 h

4,1 km

70 Elevation gain

Kaiseralm round hike

Kaiseralm round hike
Kaiseralm round hikerecommended
Kaiseralm round hike

Short hike from Jägerwirt to the Kaiseralm with great mountain views.

Hiking starting point Jägerwirt, Scheffau (883 m)

Hiking starting point Jägerwirt, Scheffau (883 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:45 h

5,0 km

250 Elevation gain

Ötting-Horngach circuit

Ötting-Horngach circuit
Ötting-Horngach circuitrecommended
Ötting-Horngach circuit

Explore small places with farms, forests and views of the valley between Scheffau and Ellmau. 

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (737 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (737 m)

Hiking

Easy

2:45 h

8,5 km

270 Elevation gain

Firster-Waldhof route

Firster-Waldhof route
Firster-Waldhof routerecommended
Firster-Waldhof route

Explore the districts of Paisslberg and Ried on a leisurely hike for everyone.

Hiking starting point Alpenschlössl, Söll (762 m)

Hiking starting point Alpenschlössl, Söll (762 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:30 h

4,4 km

100 Elevation gain

Ellmau Stone Circle circuit

Ellmau Stone Circle circuit
Ellmau Stone Circle circuitrecommended
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

Sunnseit round (short)

Sunnseit round (short)
Sunnseit round (short)recommended
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

Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau & Going

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

Schiessling circuit

Schiessling circuit
Schiessling circuitrecommended
Schiessling circuit

Short tour with varied paths and views

Hiking starting point Tourismus Info, Scheffau (737 m)

Hiking starting point Tourismus Info, Scheffau (737 m)

Hiking

Easy

2:00 h

5,8 km

230 Elevation gain

Natural playground Rehbachklamm

Natural playground Rehbachklamm
Natural playground Rehbachklamm
Natural playground Rehbachklamm

Hikers, young and old alike, will find in this wild romantic gorge natural playgrounds such as bridges and balancing beams by streams and ponds.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:15 h

3,5 km

130 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

Brandstadl circuit

Brandstadl circuit
Brandstadl circuit
Brandstadl circuit

A walk that lets you experience the Brandstadl mountain and leads you to Jochstubnsee lake.

Brandstadlbahn valley station, Scheffau (681 m)

Brandstadlbahn valley station, Scheffau (681 m)

Hiking

Easy

4:45 h

12,7 km

1130 Elevation gain

“Moor & more” Rocky Way

“Moor & more” Rocky Way
“Moor & more” Rocky Way
“Moor & more” Rocky Way

An extensive exploration of the “Moor & more”. Exciting puzzle tour with Rocky through the Kaiserwald forest is sure to be lots of fun, even for older children.

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

Hiking

Easy

3:00 h

8,0 km

380 Elevation gain

Going – Gruttenhütte circular walk

Going – Gruttenhütte circular walk
Going – Gruttenhütte circular walkPartially open
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

5:45 h

14,2 km

860 Elevation gain

Gruttenhütte circuit

Gruttenhütte circuit
Gruttenhütte circuitPartially open
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

War memorial circular route

War memorial circular route
War memorial circular route
War memorial circular route

This pleasant circular walk takes you to Söll’s war memorial in a beautiful section of forest.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Söll (689 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Söll (689 m)

Hiking

Easy

0:30 h

2,1 km

10 Elevation gain

Ellmauer Tor

Ellmauer Tor
Ellmauer Tor
Ellmauer Tor

Challenging adventure hike to the Ellmauer Tor

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

Ellmauer Tor, Ellmau (2,001 m)

Hiking

Intermediate

5:00 h

7,7 km

900 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

Salvenblick hiking round

Salvenblick hiking round
Salvenblick hiking round
Salvenblick hiking round

Comfortable round with a magnificent view of the Hohe Salve.

Mountain station gondola Hexenwasser, Söll (1,150 m)

Mountain station gondola Hexenwasser, Söll (1,150 m)

Hiking

Easy

0:35 h

1,8 km

50 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

Hochschwendt circuit

Hochschwendt circuit
Hochschwendt circuit
Hochschwendt circuit

This easy family hike takes you via the Bergdoktorhaus to the Berggasthof Hochschwendt mountain inn.

Wanderstartplatz Tourist Info, Ellmau (800m)

Wanderstartplatz Tourist Info, Ellmau (800m)

Hiking

Easy

2:45 h

8,7 km

270 Elevation gain

Pölvenau circular route

Pölvenau circular route
Pölvenau circular routePartially open
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

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