3-day mountain hut hike
Multi-Day Hike (up to 4 stages)
3-day mountain hut tour - stage 2
Gruttenhütte - Kaiser-Hochalm - Steiner-Hochalm - Hinterschießling Alm - Rehbachklamm - Scheffau, Dorf
Medium
11,40 km
190 m
04:30 h
Route
11,40 km
190 m
1060 m
04:30 h
1620 m
Starting Point
Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)
End Point
Scheffau village (889 m)
What to do in an emergency? Call emergency number
140 - Mountain Rescue (Bergrettung)
112 - European Emergency Number
133 - Police
144 - Ambulance
Many routes have rescue points at the hiking signs, which can be used as a clear location identification in an emergency.
The Alpine Club provides tips for optimal preparation for mountain hiking.
SOS-EU-Alp App
The SOS EU ALP app allows you to determine your location (x,y coordinates) via your smartphone. In an emergency, this location data can be sent directly to the responsible control center (Tyrol, South Tyrol or Bavaria).
Description
From the Gruttenhütte, head west on the 14a road and after approx. 15 minutes take a few steps to the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig (WKS) 823 below the Kaiserkopf. Stay north-west on the WKS and hike below the Kaisergipfel Treffauer and Tuxeck over the Lenggries (one of the largest gravel cirques on the Wilder Kaiser), through fragrant mountain pines and mountain forests, with the Kitzbühel Alps and the glaciers of the Hohe Tauern always in view.
The wild and romantic Kaiser-Hochalm, situated below the Sonnenstein, is not open to the public but makes a wonderful...
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Multiday hike
Multi-Day Tour Feature
Etappe
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.
Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof and with the hiking bus Wochenbrunner Alm to the hiking bus stop Wochenbrunner Alm.
Next bus stop at the end of stage 2: Scheffau Dorf
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