3-day mountain hut tour - overall itinerary

Rucksack, sturdy hiking/mountaineering boots with anti-slip treaded soles, weather-appropriate hiking gear (breathable), a change of clothes, sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, lip protection, headgear), waterproofs (rain jacket/poncho, pocket umbrella, rucksack protector), cold protection (hat, gloves), sufficient food and drink, hiking poles (height adjustable) if required, first aid kit incl. rescue blanket and bivouac sack, mobile phone with fully charged battery, headlamp, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, route description and information materials (GPX track), ID, insurance card, cash

Helmet (Danger of falling rocks!)
Recommandation: climbing harness and via ferrata set.

Additions for overnight stay at mountain hut:

Mountain hut sleeping bag, indoor shoes, toiletries and towel, personal medication, headlamp, Alpine Club ID Card, cash, charger for mobile phone The hiking routes between the huts are often rather long, we recommend taking plenty of food and drink and booking your overnight stays well in advance.

The composition of the trail varies between forest roads, paths, meadow and forest trails, rocky passages with some sections secured by ropes, easy climbing sections and short sections of asphalt.

KaiserJet or public bus stop ‘Going Dorf’

During the peak season (22 May–4 October), the on-demand taxi service operates from the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof bus stop and from the Going area on request, taking you comfortably to the Hüttling hiking starting point.
Please book the taxi by 8 pm the day before at the latest. T: +43 (0) 664 88222598
The service is free of charge.
For last-minute bookings, we cannot guarantee that a journey will take place.

From  the bus stop 'Scheffau  Dorf' take the free "KaiserJet" hiking and bathing bus or the public bus back to Going.

More information at www.wilderkaiser.info/mobility 

The next bus stop at the end of Stage 1 is ‘Ellmau Wochenbrunner Alm’.
From here, take the Wochenbrunner Alm hiking bus to the 'Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof' bus stop, then continue on the KaiserJet or the regular public buses.

 

Heading from Wörgl or Kufstein on the B178 main road, take the exit to Going. Drive through the village and turn left at the Raiffeisenbank. After the underpass, turn left again. After approx. 50 meters the road divides - the parking lot is located exactly at the fork, to the right of the slip road onto the B178.

Heading from St. Johann on the B178 main road, take the first exit to Going. Drive through the village and turn right at the Raiffeisenbank. Turn left after the underpass. After approx. 50 meters the road divides - the parking lot is located exactly at the fork, to the right of the slip road onto the B178.

Public car park Mehrtagesparkplatz, Going (744 m) - free
Camping and permanent parking (more than 14 days) are prohibited on this car park.

Requirements: Alpine experience, good physical condition, surefootedness and a head for heights! HELM (Steinschlaggefahr!)

Recommendation: climbing harness & via ferrata set if necessary

(Snow fields can often be expected well into the summer).

Variant stage 3: 

From Steiner-Hochalm mountain hut via Seeblicksteig trail 821a to Bärnstatt and on to Hintersteiner See Lake.

After a refreshment stop, take the comfortable hiking bus to Scheffau.