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!
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
Crystal-clear mountain lake and magnificent views of the Wilder Kaiser’s western summits
Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (890 m)
Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (890 m)
Hiking
Easy
1:30 h
5,2 km
130 Elevation gain
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).
Hintersteiner See
Kufstein
Hiking
Intermediate
4:00 h
12,5 km
160 Elevation gain
A beautiful bike tour with moderate and short climbs araound the striking Pölven mountain.
anywhere along the tour
anywhere along the tour
Cycling
Easy
29,6 km
420 Elevation gain
More than 190 sport climbing routes, difficulty levels 3 to 9a+
Route number191
Access time0,6666666666666666
Sport climbing
Wonderful winter hike on the sunny side of the valley and easy return to the starting point by bus.
Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Scheffau (737 m)
Hiking
Easy
2:15 h
6,1 km
40 Elevation gain
Access time0,16666666666666666
Via ferrata
Difficulty levelB-C
Via ferrara length0,2 m
Moderately difficult ascent route along the ski route 80c/d to the Hartkaiser.
Hartkaiserbahn valley station, Ellmau (824 m)
Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.524 m)
Ski tour
Intermediate
2:30 h
4,2 km
700 Elevation gain
A moderately challenging panoramic circuit around the Astberg mountain.
Tourist Info, Going (764 m)
Tourist Info, Going (764 m)
Cycling
Intermediate
15,3 km
480 Elevation gain
Explore the sunny foot of the Pölven mountain.
Cross-country skiing
Easy
0,9 km
Pleasant high-altitude walk taking in the mountain and Astbergsee lake - the mirror of the Wilder Kaiser!
Blattlalm, Going (1,246 m)
Blattlalm, Going (1,246 m)
Hiking
Easy
0:40 h
1,7 km
80 Elevation gain
Number of rope lengths9
Access time2,0
Alpine climbing route
Multi-rope length difficulty levels5
Ellmau hiking info point - Gasthof Au - Ellmauer Hof - Haflingertränke - Auwald - Ellmau hiking info point
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Jogging
Easy
1:30 h
9,8 km
300 Elevation gain
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
Hike from the centre of Ellmau, along trail no. 14, through the "Spatlahner gorge" up to the Wochenbrunner Alm.
Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking
Easy
1:30 h
4,4 km
285 Elevation gain
Number of rope lengths13
Access time2,0
Alpine climbing route
Multi-rope length difficulty levels7b
Gruttenhütte - Kaiser-Hochalm - Steiner-Hochalm - Hinterschießling Alm - Rehbachklamm - Scheffau, Dorf
Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)
Scheffau village (889 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
4:30 h
11,4 km
190 Elevation gain
Hike across the Alpine pastures and shower in Kaiser water!
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
5:30 h
11,8 km
910 Elevation gain
A beautiful tour around the Kalkstein mountain and Pillersee lake.
Tourist Info, Going (764 m)
Tourist Info, Going (764 m)
Cycling
Intermediate
66,9 km
550 Elevation gain
Experience culinaric highlights for the whole family.
Bergstation Rabennest (1.150 m)
Bergstation Rabennest (1.150 m)
Hiking
Easy
0:40 h
1,7 km
90 Elevation gain
A must for hikers in Söll - local history and culinary delights on the sunny side.
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking
Easy
4:00 h
12,0 km
420 Elevation gain
A short winter walk on Hartkaiser hrough Ellmi's magical world.
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking
Easy
0:30 h
1,0 km
25 Elevation gain
A wonderful tour up to the Astberg lake via the Hollenauer Cross with dream views
Astbergbahn valley station, Going (805 m)
Astbergsee, Going (1.251m)
Hiking
Easy
3,0 km
465 Elevation gain
Following the Stampfangerbach stream on the way to Filzalm lake
Hiking starting point Bergbahn, Söll (725 m)
Hiking starting point Bergbahn, Söll (725 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:15 h
9,0 km
620 Elevation gain
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
"Enjoyable" winter hike with a cozy stop and a fantastic panorama.
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking
Easy
4:30 h
10,5 km
370 Elevation gain
This tour is rich in variety and includes slabs, water grooves, as well as a strong overhang and a traverse with an undercling passage.
Number of rope lengths5
Access time1,5
Alpine climbing route
Multi-rope length difficulty levels7-
Cross-country trail with track for classic and free-style (skating)
Cross-country skiing
Intermediate
0,5 km
10 Elevation gain
2 villages - you fancy quiete and a very rural athmosphere - Scheffau is the place to go, or, you opt for a great variety of gastronomy and restaurants - then Söll is good to go. No matter how, your decision is always superb. The ski hiking route is purely flat, which also means it's great for everybody.
restaurant Oberstegen, Söll
village, Scheffau
Cross-country skiing
Easy
1,4 km
15 Elevation gain
Hikers exploring Tirol on foot will feel as free as a bird. The eagle walk is one of the 'Great Walks' of Tyrol chosen by a jury. They offer hikers the chance to get away from it all, discover the beauty of nature and experience a true adventure in the Alps.
St. Johann in Tirol
Arlbergpass
Hiking
Difficult
413,0 km
31000 Elevation gain
Beautiful, Alpine sport climbing with consistent difficulty.
Number of rope lengths11
Access time2,0
Alpine climbing route
Multi-rope length difficulty levels7-
A running circuit from Scheffau towards Ellmau via the Auwald district.
Starting point Scheffau Tourist Information Office (752 m)
Starting point Scheffau Tourist Information Office (752 m)
Jogging
Easy
7,7 km
180 Elevation gain
Enjoy unique panoramic views of the impressive mountains from the Biedringer Platte plateau.
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking
Easy
4:15 h
12,6 km
470 Elevation gain
Number of rope lengths12
Access time2,0
Alpine climbing route
Multi-rope length difficulty levels3+
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
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
A short MTB tour to the Walleralm mountain inn, easily combined with other routes.
Parkplatz Pension Maier, Scheffau (925 m)
Parkplatz Walleralm, Söll (685 m)
Cycling
Intermediate
3,3 km
260 Elevation gain
Round tour through Scheffau with vitalising stations for refreshment and relaxation.
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
Gentle walking or running course in Ellmau
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Jogging
Easy
0:20 h
3,0 km
54 Elevation gain
Climb to the best viewpoint in the mountains, where the Wilder Kaiser is within touching distance.
Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)
Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
4:30 h
10,7 km
360 Elevation gain
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