Crossing Scheffauer summit via Widauersteig trail

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.

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

Go to KaiserJet/Postbus stop “Scheffau Dorf”, then ride the Hintersteiner See lake bus to “Seestüberl Strandbad”. More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info

Heading from Wörgl, Kufstein or St. Johann on the B178 road, take the exit to Scheffau and drive through the village as you continue in the direction of the Hintersteiner See. The hiking starting point and the pay & display car park are located next to the Seestüberl restaurant on the eastern bank of the lake.

Car park next to Seestüberl restaurant, Scheffau (889 m) – pay & display