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NederlandsFrom Söll to Filzalmsee lake
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
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
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
Gruttenhütte circuit
Panoramic circular walk in the Wilder Kaiser leading to the highest mountain hut in the region.
Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
6:00 h
15,7 km
870 Elevation gain
Across the fairy tale meadow to the Gaudeamus hut
Scenic and varied circular hike.
Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)
Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
4:00 h
11,0 km
500 Elevation gain
3-day mountain hut walk - alternative route bypassing the Klamml
Gaudeamushütte – Gamswegl – path 825 – Gruttenhütte
Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)
Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
1:45 h
3,2 km
480 Elevation gain
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
3-day mountain hut walk - stage 2
Gruttenhütte – Kaiser-Hochalm – Steiner-Hochalm – Seeweg – Hintersteiner See (western bank)
Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)
Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (890 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
6:00 h
13,5 km
550 Elevation gain
Kaiserkrone - alternative route via the Jagersteig
Steiner-Hochalm – Jagersteig (Wilder-Kaiser-Steig) – Walleralm
Steiner-Hochalm, Scheffau (1,257 m)
Walleralm, Scheffau (1,170 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
1:15 h
3,7 km
90 Elevation gain
Kaiserkrone - alternative route Stripsenjochhaus-descent via Kaiserbachtal valley
Stripsenjochhaus - Griesner Alm - Griesenau
Stripsenjochhaus (1,577 m)
Griesenau, Kirchdorf (719 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:00 h
7,9 km
A hike across the Alpine pastures
A roundhike with family-picnic in a meadow. Tip: bring a pair of binoculars to see the chamois on the rocks.
Hiking starting point Jägerwirt, Scheffau (883 m)
Hiking starting point Jägerwirt, Scheffau (883 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
2:00 h
5,1 km
350 Elevation gain
Söll – Hintersteiner See
Partially open
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
From Hintersteiner See to the Walleralm
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)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:15 h
9,3 km
360 Elevation gain
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
5:00 h
8,0 km
1250 Elevation gain
Quellen circular route
Enjoy the scenic area of the Hohe Salve where the Söll waters originate.
Exit Keat chairlift, Söll (1,533 m)
Exit Keat chairlift, Söll (1,533 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
4:00 h
9,7 km
200 Elevation gain
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
3:30 h
9,5 km
730 Elevation gain
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
Kaiserkrone - alternative route descent via Schleier Waterfall
Turnoff to Granderalm – Schleier Waterfall – Going, Hüttling
First turnoff after the Granderalm
Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
2:00 h
3,1 km
40 Elevation gain
3-day mountain hut walk
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 starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)
Scheffau village (738 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
16:00 h
33,0 km
2600 Elevation gain
Hiking routes to Lake Hinterstein
The best hiking routes from village centre Scheffau to Lake Hinterstein.
Community Hall, Scheffau (740 m)
Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (890 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
1:30 h
4,5 km
240 Elevation gain
From Söll to the Brandstadl
Strength is born of calmness – and the summit cross of the Brandstadl is no exception
Cable car valley station, Söll (725 m)
Cable car valley station, Söll (725 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:00 h
5,6 km
910 Elevation gain
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
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
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
From the Kaiser-Hochalm to the Seilabodenkreuz
Alpine pasture circular hiking route with a breathtaking view over Scheffau!
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
5:15 h
12,9 km
800 Elevation gain
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
From the waterfall to the Kaiser-Hochalm
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
Kaiserkrone - approach/descent Ellmau, Wochenbrunner Alm-Gruttenhütte
Wochenbrunner Alm – Gruttenhühtte
Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
1:45 h
2,6 km
530 Elevation gain
Gruttenhütte via Klammlweg
The most adventurous route to the highest hut on the Wilder Kaiser.
Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:15 h
5,5 km
550 Elevation gain
3-day mountain hut walk - stage 1
Going, Hüttling – Graspoint-Niederalm – Obere Regalm – Bergsteigergrab – Adlerweg – Gaudeamushütte – Klamml – Gruttenhütte
Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)
Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m) / Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
5:00 h
8,0 km
1250 Elevation gain
Schleier Waterfall circular hiking route
Mountain tour to the extreme climbers’ training rock and spectacle of nature with refreshment stop at the Graspoint-Niederalm.
Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)
Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:00 h
5,5 km
520 Elevation gain
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
Round the Achleitberg mountain
A hike on varied paths around the Achleitberg.
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
5:45 h
18,0 km
540 Elevation gain
Kleiner Pölven mountain route
The panoramic spot of the locals, steep and fascinating.
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
5:00 h
8,5 km
880 Elevation gain
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
Rehbach gorge and Seilabodenkreuz
Family roundtrip through the Rebachklamm to the Seilabodenkreuz, via the Kaiseralm and the Jägerwirt back to the center of Scheffau.
Community Hall, Scheffau (740 m)
Community Hall, Scheffau (740 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:15 h
9,7 km
510 Elevation gain
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
Kaiserkrone - alternative route bypassing Klamml
Gaudeamushütte – Gamswegl – path 825 – Gruttenhütte
Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)
Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
1:45 h
3,2 km
480 Elevation gain
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
Kaiserkrone - stage 2
Gruttenhütte – Kaiser-Hochalm – Steiner-Hochalm – Hintersteiner See (western bank)
Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)
Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (889 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
6:00 h
13,5 km
550 Elevation gain
Kaiserkrone - approach/descent Ellmau, Wochenbrunner Alm-Gruttenhütte
Wochenbrunner Alm – Gruttenhühtte
Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
1:45 h
2,6 km
530 Elevation gain