Hiking tour
Crossing through the Ellmauer Tor via Eggersteig trail
Approaching from the north, this trail leads through the Steinerne Rinne to the majestic Ellmauer Tor.
Hard
8,40 km
1110 m
05:45 h
Hard
Route
8,40 km
1110 m
1010 m
05:45 h
1980 m
Starting Point
Griesner Alm, 988 m
End Point
Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
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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.
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Description
From the parking lot of the Griesner Alm, hike on an initially wide gravel path and later on a trail through the forest towards the Stripsenjochhaus. Before the last climb in serpentines to the Stripsenjochhaus, turn left onto the Eggersteig 812 until you reach the foot of the Fleischbank peak. From here on, the trail is very exposed and only partially rope-secured. After a traverse of the Nordabbruch, you reach the fascinating Steinerne Rinne. Hemmed in by the imposing walls of Predigtstuhl and Fleischbank, you climb in many serpentines through the Steinerne Rinne to the Ellmauer Tor. Enjoy the impressive...
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Helmet (Danger of falling rocks!)
Recommandation: climbing harness and via ferrata set.
On the B176 in Griesenau at Gasthof Griesenau turn west into Kaiserbachtal. Pass the tollbooth and follow the road past the Fischbachalm to the car park at the Griesner Alm inn.
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Last updated at 08/24/2026, 02:00 PM
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