Hiking With Lift Support
at the Wilder Kaiser and the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental
Head for the heights at the Wilder Kaiser. All four villages in the region offer summer cable cars that whisk you up to over 1,800 metres. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Wilder Kaiser and direct access to a wide network of trails. From panoramic walks to hut-to-hut hikes and valley routes – there’s plenty waiting to be explored.
Tip for families: The mountain adventure worlds are located directly at the cable car stations. Whether Astberg Pony Alm, Hexenwasser, Ellmi's Zauberwelt or Kaiserwelt - a trip up the mountain is sure to be an adventure.
The most beautiful hikes
with mountain lift support
Spend time in nature, soak up the views and let the mountain lifts do the hard work: with their help, hiking in Tyrol becomes a relaxed and enjoyable experience. The following hiking tours start from the top stations and lead you through alpine pastures offering particularly breathtaking views.
Mountain lifts in the Wilder Kaiser region
Where skiers carve their turns through the snow in winter, in summer you will find wonderful hiking routes, cosy mountain huts and adventure playgrounds for children. A total of 14 mountain lifts operate in the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental in summer. There is direct access to all four Kaiser villages. The Kaiserjet hiking bus connects Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll with the cable car valley stations and can be used free of charge.
Note: The Keat lift in Söll is not in operation during summer!
Tickets, opening hours & further information
Hiking with Lift Support at Wilder Kaiser in Tyrol: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Hiking with lift support means using one of the region's summer cable cars to reach higher elevations before starting your hike. This reduces the amount of uphill walking while allowing you to enjoy panoramic mountain views and scenic hiking trails.
The summer cable cars in Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll provide convenient access to a variety of hiking routes. From the mountain stations, visitors can choose from easy panoramic walks, family-friendly trails and more challenging alpine hikes.
Hiking with lift support is ideal for families, leisure hikers, seniors and anyone who prefers to avoid long or steep ascents. It makes it easier to experience the alpine scenery of the Wilder Kaiser while enjoying a more relaxed hiking experience.
The hiking network includes panoramic trails, alpine pasture walks, nature trails and mountain hikes with different difficulty levels. Using the summer lifts allows hikers to start their tour at higher elevations and make the most of their time in the mountains.
Yes. Wilder Kaiser offers several family-friendly hiking trails that can easily be reached by summer cable car. These routes are ideal for families with children and anyone looking for an enjoyable day in the mountains with less elevation gain.