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. The 3-day mountain hut hike along the Kaiserkrone on the south side of the Wilder Kaiser mountain range or a leisurely day hike in the Kitzbühel Alps are particularly recommended.

58 Routes and tours

Ellmau Stone Circle circuit

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

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

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

2,4 km

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

Intermediate

1:00 h

120 Elevation gain

Kaiserkrone - around the Wilder Kaiser in 5 days

Kaiserkrone - around the Wilder Kaiser in 5 days
Kaiserkrone - around the Wilder Kaiser in 5 days
Kaiserkrone - around the Wilder Kaiser in 5 days

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

65,0 km

Wild and free - 5 days of hiking on old paths around the Wilder Kaiser The five-day hike from hut to hut is one of the most beautiful multi-day circular tours in Tirol. It takes mountain walkers along a route of around 65 kilometres, featuring ascents and descents with a difference in altitude of approximately 5,000 metres as they circle around the imposing Wilder Kaiser massif.

Hiking

Intermediate

35 h

5000 Elevation gain

3-day mountain hut walk - stage 1

3-day mountain hut walk - stage 1
3-day mountain hut walk - stage 1
3-day mountain hut walk - stage 1

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

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

8,0 km

Going, Hüttling – Graspoint-Niederalm – Obere Regalm – Bergsteigergrab – Adlerweg – Gaudeamushütte – Klamml – Gruttenhütte

Hiking

Intermediate

5:00 h

1250 Elevation gain

Ellmauer Tor

Ellmauer Tor
Ellmauer Tor
Ellmauer Tor

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

Ellmauer Tor, Ellmau (2,001 m)

7,7 km

Challenging adventure hike to the Ellmauer Tor

Hiking

Intermediate

5:00 h

900 Elevation gain

Rübezahlschnitzweg

Rübezahlschnitzweg
Rübezahlschnitzweg
Rübezahlschnitzweg

Hartkaiser summit station, Ellmau (1,555 m)

Rübezahl-Alm, Ellmau (1,174 m)

2,5 km

Family hike on Austria’s longest sculpture trail

Hiking

Intermediate

1:00 h

50 Elevation gain

Kaiserkrone - stage 2

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

Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)

Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (889 m)

13,5 km

Gruttenhütte – Kaiser-Hochalm – Steiner-Hochalm – Hintersteiner See (western bank)

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

550 Elevation gain

Scheffau – Gruttenhütte

Scheffau – Gruttenhütte
ClosedScheffau – Gruttenhütte
Scheffau – Gruttenhütte

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)

16,4 km

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

Hiking

Intermediate

6:30 h

990 Elevation gain

Kleine Salve & Hohe Salve summit tour

Kleine Salve & Hohe Salve summit tour
OpenKleine Salve & Hohe Salve summit tour
Kleine Salve & Hohe Salve summit tour

mountain station Salvistabahn / Kleine Salve

Middle station Salvistabahn Itter

7,4 km

Amazing views along the entire tour make this summit crossing of the Hohe Salve a memorable experience. And the best thing about it: this tour can be managed by almost everyone with some basic fitness.

Hiking

Intermediate

2:45 h

360 Elevation gain

Rehbachklamm

Rehbachklamm
Rehbachklamm
Rehbachklamm

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

7,2 km

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

Hiking

Intermediate

2:30 h

300 Elevation gain

3-day mountain hut walk

3-day mountain hut walk
3-day mountain hut walk
3-day mountain hut walk

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

Scheffau village (738 m)

33,0 km

Going, Hüttling – Obere Regalm – Bergsteigergrab – Adlerweg – Gaudeamushütte – Klamml – Gruttenhütte – Kaiser-Hochalm – Steiner-Hochalm – Hintersteiner See – Pension Maier – Walleralm – Jagersteig – Steiner-Hochalm – Hinterschiesslingalm – Rehbachklamm – Scheffau village

Hiking

Intermediate

16:00 h

2600 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

Gaudeamushütte

Hintersteiner See

14,5 km

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.

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

800 Elevation gain

Hochalm hike

Hochalm hike
Hochalm hike
Hochalm hike

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

19,6 km

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

Intermediate

7:00 h

1140 Elevation gain

Pölven circular route

Pölven circular route
Partially openPölven circular route
Pölven circular route

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)

17,8 km

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

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

670 Elevation gain

Hochlechen circular route

Hochlechen circular route
Hochlechen circular route
Hochlechen circular route

Hiking starting point Bergbahn, Söll (725 m)

Hiking starting point Bergbahn, Söll (725 m)

13,5 km

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

Hiking

Intermediate

4:30 h

470 Elevation gain

Ackerlhütten circular hike

Ackerlhütten circular hike
Ackerlhütten circular hike
Ackerlhütten circular hike

Hiking starting point Tannbichl, Going (857 m)

Hiking starting point Tannbichl, Going (857 m)

9,8 km

Intermediate circular hike with breathtaking views on the surrounding mountains.

Hiking

Intermediate

4:45 h

760 Elevation gain

Kaiserkrone - stage 5

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

Gasteig (750 m)

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

11,5 km

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

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

950 Elevation gain

Gruttenhütte circuit

Gruttenhütte circuit
ClosedGruttenhütte circuit
Gruttenhütte circuit

Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (800 m)

15,7 km

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

Hiking

Intermediate

6:00 h

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

Hintersteiner See

Kufstein

9,5 km

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.

Hiking

Intermediate

3:30 h

730 Elevation gain

Kneipp–Rehbach circular walk

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

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

7,1 km

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

Hiking

Intermediate

2:00 h

330 Elevation gain

Natura Trail

Natura Trail
Natura Trail
Natura Trail

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

7,7 km

At the heart of the conservation and moorland area, experience the joy of well-being!

Hiking

Intermediate

2:45 h

330 Elevation gain

Kaiserkrone - stage 1

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

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

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

8,0 km

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

Hiking

Intermediate

5:00 h

1250 Elevation gain