Winter hiking trails

Winter hiking trails

283 Routes and tours

Wilder Kaiser circuit

Wilder Kaiser circuit
Wilder Kaiser circuit
Wilder Kaiser circuit

A leisurely circular trail along the sunny side of Ellmau. This is a lovely walk along the picturesque Kaiserloipe with views of the majestic mountains. An easy hike for the whole family.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

2:00 h

5,8 km

50 Elevation gain

Kalkstein bike tour

Kalkstein bike tour
Kalkstein bike tour
Kalkstein bike tour

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

Bergdoktor wintertour of Ellmau & Going

Bergdoktor wintertour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor wintertour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor wintertour 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 starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

4:15 h

11,4 km

180 Elevation gain

Winter walk to Hausberg

Winter walk to Hausberg
Winter walk to Hausberg
Winter walk to Hausberg

An ascent that is rewarded with refreshments. Back to the valley with the toboggan, the lift or on foot.

Village centre, Ellmau (800 m)

Astbergbahn, Going (804 m)

Hiking

2:45 h

5,8 km

460 Elevation gain

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

This familyfriendly hike leads you along the panoramic trail from the Brandstadl mountain in Scheffau to the Hartkaiser mountain in Ellmau.

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:50 h

6,0 km

170 Elevation gain

Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”

Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”
Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”
Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”

Going church square - Bergdoktor practice Ellmau and Gruberhof Söll. This e-bike tour gives you a chance to enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser and takes you past the three main filming locations of the “Der Bergdoktor” (The Mountain Doctor) TV series.

Going church square

Going church square

Cycling

Intermediate

51,0 km

990 Elevation gain

Rehbach gorge and Seilabodenkreuz

Rehbach gorge and Seilabodenkreuz
Rehbach gorge and SeilabodenkreuzPartially open
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

Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route

Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route
Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route
Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route

Picturesque circular hiking trail on the sunny side of Going in unspoilt nature - over snow fields with fantastic views of Going aht the Wilder Kaiser.

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

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

Hiking

1:45 h

4,8 km

80 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

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

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

Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going

Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going
Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going
Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going

Savour the wonder of the winter landscape – experience the winter magic for yourself by crunching through the pristine snow with your snowshoes. Enjoy unique impressions and experiences as you explore the white winter splendour and take in the spectacular view over the surrounding mountain scenery.

Church square, Going (769 m)

Church square, Going (769 m)

Hiking

1:30 h

2,9 km

110 Elevation gain

Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)

Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)
Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)
Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)

Stripsenjochhaus – Eggersteig – Steinerne Rinne – Ellmauer Tor – Jubiläumssteig – Gruttenhütte

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

Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)

Hiking

Difficult

5:00 h

6,3 km

590 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

SkiWelt Panoramic Trail

SkiWelt Panoramic Trail
SkiWelt Panoramic Trail
SkiWelt Panoramic Trail

The highlight for everyone who loves hiking for pleasure - lush Alpine meadows, sparkling mountain lakes and delightful food in the Kitzbühel Alps. And the Bergbahnen Wilder Kaiser - Brixental summer cable cars make the ascent and descent easy.

Astberg, Going

Hochsöll

Hiking

Easy

6:45 h

20,0 km

720 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

Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte

Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte
Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte
Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte

Is it about the journey or the destination? Well, one of the destinations of this stage is definitely the Hintersteiner See lake and its views. Surrounded by stunning mountain vistas, dwarf pine scrubland and beech forests, the lake is one of the cleanest and most beautiful mountain lakes in Tirol. The private pristine gem covers 56 hectares and measures 36 metres at its deepest point. With this picture-perfect backdrop, hikers will complete the remaining distance to the Kaindlhütte hut in no time.

Gaudeamushütte

Hintersteiner See

Hiking

Intermediate

6:30 h

15,1 km

888 Elevation gain

ABS route

ABS route
ABS route
ABS route

Beautiful, Alpine sport climbing with consistent difficulty.

Number of rope lengths11

Access time2,0

Alpine climbing route

Multi-rope length difficulty levels7-

283 Routes and tours

Wilder Kaiser circuit

Wilder Kaiser circuit
Wilder Kaiser circuit
Wilder Kaiser circuit

A leisurely circular trail along the sunny side of Ellmau. This is a lovely walk along the picturesque Kaiserloipe with views of the majestic mountains. An easy hike for the whole family.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

2:00 h

5,8 km

50 Elevation gain

Kalkstein bike tour

Kalkstein bike tour
Kalkstein bike tour
Kalkstein bike tour

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

Bergdoktor wintertour of Ellmau & Going

Bergdoktor wintertour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor wintertour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor wintertour 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 starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

4:15 h

11,4 km

180 Elevation gain

Winter walk to Hausberg

Winter walk to Hausberg
Winter walk to Hausberg
Winter walk to Hausberg

An ascent that is rewarded with refreshments. Back to the valley with the toboggan, the lift or on foot.

Village centre, Ellmau (800 m)

Astbergbahn, Going (804 m)

Hiking

2:45 h

5,8 km

460 Elevation gain

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

This familyfriendly hike leads you along the panoramic trail from the Brandstadl mountain in Scheffau to the Hartkaiser mountain in Ellmau.

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:50 h

6,0 km

170 Elevation gain

Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”

Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”
Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”
Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”

Going church square - Bergdoktor practice Ellmau and Gruberhof Söll. This e-bike tour gives you a chance to enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser and takes you past the three main filming locations of the “Der Bergdoktor” (The Mountain Doctor) TV series.

Going church square

Going church square

Cycling

Intermediate

51,0 km

990 Elevation gain

Rehbach gorge and Seilabodenkreuz

Rehbach gorge and Seilabodenkreuz
Rehbach gorge and SeilabodenkreuzPartially open
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

Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route

Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route
Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route
Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route

Picturesque circular hiking trail on the sunny side of Going in unspoilt nature - over snow fields with fantastic views of Going aht the Wilder Kaiser.

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

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

Hiking

1:45 h

4,8 km

80 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

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

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

Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going

Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going
Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going
Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going

Savour the wonder of the winter landscape – experience the winter magic for yourself by crunching through the pristine snow with your snowshoes. Enjoy unique impressions and experiences as you explore the white winter splendour and take in the spectacular view over the surrounding mountain scenery.

Church square, Going (769 m)

Church square, Going (769 m)

Hiking

1:30 h

2,9 km

110 Elevation gain

Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)

Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)
Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)
Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)

Stripsenjochhaus – Eggersteig – Steinerne Rinne – Ellmauer Tor – Jubiläumssteig – Gruttenhütte

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

Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)

Hiking

Difficult

5:00 h

6,3 km

590 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

SkiWelt Panoramic Trail

SkiWelt Panoramic Trail
SkiWelt Panoramic Trail
SkiWelt Panoramic Trail

The highlight for everyone who loves hiking for pleasure - lush Alpine meadows, sparkling mountain lakes and delightful food in the Kitzbühel Alps. And the Bergbahnen Wilder Kaiser - Brixental summer cable cars make the ascent and descent easy.

Astberg, Going

Hochsöll

Hiking

Easy

6:45 h

20,0 km

720 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

Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte

Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte
Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte
Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte

Is it about the journey or the destination? Well, one of the destinations of this stage is definitely the Hintersteiner See lake and its views. Surrounded by stunning mountain vistas, dwarf pine scrubland and beech forests, the lake is one of the cleanest and most beautiful mountain lakes in Tirol. The private pristine gem covers 56 hectares and measures 36 metres at its deepest point. With this picture-perfect backdrop, hikers will complete the remaining distance to the Kaindlhütte hut in no time.

Gaudeamushütte

Hintersteiner See

Hiking

Intermediate

6:30 h

15,1 km

888 Elevation gain

ABS route

ABS route
ABS route
ABS route

Beautiful, Alpine sport climbing with consistent difficulty.

Number of rope lengths11

Access time2,0

Alpine climbing route

Multi-rope length difficulty levels7-

Winter hiking trails

283 Routes and tours

Wilder Kaiser circuit

Wilder Kaiser circuit
Wilder Kaiser circuit
Wilder Kaiser circuit

A leisurely circular trail along the sunny side of Ellmau. This is a lovely walk along the picturesque Kaiserloipe with views of the majestic mountains. An easy hike for the whole family.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

2:00 h

5,8 km

50 Elevation gain

Kalkstein bike tour

Kalkstein bike tour
Kalkstein bike tour
Kalkstein bike tour

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

Bergdoktor wintertour of Ellmau & Going

Bergdoktor wintertour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor wintertour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor wintertour 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 starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

4:15 h

11,4 km

180 Elevation gain

Winter walk to Hausberg

Winter walk to Hausberg
Winter walk to Hausberg
Winter walk to Hausberg

An ascent that is rewarded with refreshments. Back to the valley with the toboggan, the lift or on foot.

Village centre, Ellmau (800 m)

Astbergbahn, Going (804 m)

Hiking

2:45 h

5,8 km

460 Elevation gain

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

This familyfriendly hike leads you along the panoramic trail from the Brandstadl mountain in Scheffau to the Hartkaiser mountain in Ellmau.

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:50 h

6,0 km

170 Elevation gain

Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”

Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”
Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”
Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”

Going church square - Bergdoktor practice Ellmau and Gruberhof Söll. This e-bike tour gives you a chance to enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser and takes you past the three main filming locations of the “Der Bergdoktor” (The Mountain Doctor) TV series.

Going church square

Going church square

Cycling

Intermediate

51,0 km

990 Elevation gain

Rehbach gorge and Seilabodenkreuz

Rehbach gorge and Seilabodenkreuz
Rehbach gorge and SeilabodenkreuzPartially open
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

Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route

Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route
Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route
Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route

Picturesque circular hiking trail on the sunny side of Going in unspoilt nature - over snow fields with fantastic views of Going aht the Wilder Kaiser.

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

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

Hiking

1:45 h

4,8 km

80 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

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

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

Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going

Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going
Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going
Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going

Savour the wonder of the winter landscape – experience the winter magic for yourself by crunching through the pristine snow with your snowshoes. Enjoy unique impressions and experiences as you explore the white winter splendour and take in the spectacular view over the surrounding mountain scenery.

Church square, Going (769 m)

Church square, Going (769 m)

Hiking

1:30 h

2,9 km

110 Elevation gain

Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)

Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)
Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)
Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)

Stripsenjochhaus – Eggersteig – Steinerne Rinne – Ellmauer Tor – Jubiläumssteig – Gruttenhütte

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

Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)

Hiking

Difficult

5:00 h

6,3 km

590 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

SkiWelt Panoramic Trail

SkiWelt Panoramic Trail
SkiWelt Panoramic Trail
SkiWelt Panoramic Trail

The highlight for everyone who loves hiking for pleasure - lush Alpine meadows, sparkling mountain lakes and delightful food in the Kitzbühel Alps. And the Bergbahnen Wilder Kaiser - Brixental summer cable cars make the ascent and descent easy.

Astberg, Going

Hochsöll

Hiking

Easy

6:45 h

20,0 km

720 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

Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte

Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte
Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte
Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte

Is it about the journey or the destination? Well, one of the destinations of this stage is definitely the Hintersteiner See lake and its views. Surrounded by stunning mountain vistas, dwarf pine scrubland and beech forests, the lake is one of the cleanest and most beautiful mountain lakes in Tirol. The private pristine gem covers 56 hectares and measures 36 metres at its deepest point. With this picture-perfect backdrop, hikers will complete the remaining distance to the Kaindlhütte hut in no time.

Gaudeamushütte

Hintersteiner See

Hiking

Intermediate

6:30 h

15,1 km

888 Elevation gain

ABS route

ABS route
ABS route
ABS route

Beautiful, Alpine sport climbing with consistent difficulty.

Number of rope lengths11

Access time2,0

Alpine climbing route

Multi-rope length difficulty levels7-

283 Routes and tours

Wilder Kaiser circuit

Wilder Kaiser circuit
Wilder Kaiser circuit
Wilder Kaiser circuit

A leisurely circular trail along the sunny side of Ellmau. This is a lovely walk along the picturesque Kaiserloipe with views of the majestic mountains. An easy hike for the whole family.

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

2:00 h

5,8 km

50 Elevation gain

Kalkstein bike tour

Kalkstein bike tour
Kalkstein bike tour
Kalkstein bike tour

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

Bergdoktor wintertour of Ellmau & Going

Bergdoktor wintertour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor wintertour of Ellmau & Going
Bergdoktor wintertour 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 starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

Hiking

4:15 h

11,4 km

180 Elevation gain

Winter walk to Hausberg

Winter walk to Hausberg
Winter walk to Hausberg
Winter walk to Hausberg

An ascent that is rewarded with refreshments. Back to the valley with the toboggan, the lift or on foot.

Village centre, Ellmau (800 m)

Astbergbahn, Going (804 m)

Hiking

2:45 h

5,8 km

460 Elevation gain

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser
Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

This familyfriendly hike leads you along the panoramic trail from the Brandstadl mountain in Scheffau to the Hartkaiser mountain in Ellmau.

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

Hiking

Easy

1:50 h

6,0 km

170 Elevation gain

Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”

Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”
Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”
Bergdoktor e-bike tour “From the village square via the doctor’s practice to the Gruberhof”

Going church square - Bergdoktor practice Ellmau and Gruberhof Söll. This e-bike tour gives you a chance to enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser and takes you past the three main filming locations of the “Der Bergdoktor” (The Mountain Doctor) TV series.

Going church square

Going church square

Cycling

Intermediate

51,0 km

990 Elevation gain

Rehbach gorge and Seilabodenkreuz

Rehbach gorge and Seilabodenkreuz
Rehbach gorge and SeilabodenkreuzPartially open
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

Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route

Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route
Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route
Schwendter Sonnenplateau circular winter hiking route

Picturesque circular hiking trail on the sunny side of Going in unspoilt nature - over snow fields with fantastic views of Going aht the Wilder Kaiser.

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

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

Hiking

1:45 h

4,8 km

80 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

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

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

Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going

Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going
Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going
Gentle snowshoe hike in the valley in Going

Savour the wonder of the winter landscape – experience the winter magic for yourself by crunching through the pristine snow with your snowshoes. Enjoy unique impressions and experiences as you explore the white winter splendour and take in the spectacular view over the surrounding mountain scenery.

Church square, Going (769 m)

Church square, Going (769 m)

Hiking

1:30 h

2,9 km

110 Elevation gain

Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)

Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)
Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)
Kaiserkrone - alternative route crossing through the Ellmauer Tor (Eggersteig trail - Jubiläumssteig trail)

Stripsenjochhaus – Eggersteig – Steinerne Rinne – Ellmauer Tor – Jubiläumssteig – Gruttenhütte

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

Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)

Hiking

Difficult

5:00 h

6,3 km

590 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

SkiWelt Panoramic Trail

SkiWelt Panoramic Trail
SkiWelt Panoramic Trail
SkiWelt Panoramic Trail

The highlight for everyone who loves hiking for pleasure - lush Alpine meadows, sparkling mountain lakes and delightful food in the Kitzbühel Alps. And the Bergbahnen Wilder Kaiser - Brixental summer cable cars make the ascent and descent easy.

Astberg, Going

Hochsöll

Hiking

Easy

6:45 h

20,0 km

720 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

Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte

Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte
Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte
Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte

Is it about the journey or the destination? Well, one of the destinations of this stage is definitely the Hintersteiner See lake and its views. Surrounded by stunning mountain vistas, dwarf pine scrubland and beech forests, the lake is one of the cleanest and most beautiful mountain lakes in Tirol. The private pristine gem covers 56 hectares and measures 36 metres at its deepest point. With this picture-perfect backdrop, hikers will complete the remaining distance to the Kaindlhütte hut in no time.

Gaudeamushütte

Hintersteiner See

Hiking

Intermediate

6:30 h

15,1 km

888 Elevation gain

ABS route

ABS route
ABS route
ABS route

Beautiful, Alpine sport climbing with consistent difficulty.

Number of rope lengths11

Access time2,0

Alpine climbing route

Multi-rope length difficulty levels7-