Hiking tour
Summit tour
Ellmauer Halt summit tour
A demanding mountain tour with some ferrata passages up to the highest summit in the Wilder Kaiser (2,344 m).
Hard
9,30 km
1250 m
07:30 h
Hard
Route
9,30 km
1250 m
07:30 h
2344 m
Starting Point
Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
End Point
Hiking starting 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.
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
The normal route to the highest peak of the Kaisergebirge begins at the starting point of the hike at the Wochenbrunner Alm. Here you first follow trail 825 to the Gruttenhütte. After a short break, you will ascend to the large gravel cirque "Hochgrubach". On the following ascent via the Gamsängersteig there is great danger from falling rocks due to mountaineers ahead. In the first section of the climb, you will cross steep, rocky and grass-interspersed, fragile terrain (scree terrain - only partially secured with steel ropes) until you reach the Jägerwand steps with over 70 treads a little below...
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Skill Level
Endurance
Prerequisite: Helmet (Danger of falling rocks!)
Recommandation: climbing harness and via ferrata set.
40 KaiserJet : Ellmau Wochenbrunner Alm
The free hikers’ bus runs daily in summer between the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof bus stop the trailhead of the hike to the Wochenbrunner Alm Alpine hut. Passengers can change to/from the KaiserJet and VVT-Regiobuslines 865 and 866 at the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof bus stop.
More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info/mobility
Heading from St. Johann on the B178 road, take the first exit to Ellmau and then drive straight on until you reach the junction (green signs – leading towards KaiserBad/Kaisergebirge/Wochenbrunn). Turn right here, then turn right again immediately after passing the bus stop. Follow the (toll) road until you reach the Wochenbrunner Alm car park.
Recommendation: climbing harness & via ferrata set
TIP:
Fridays - guided tour with a state-certified mountain guide.
Inform yourself about details, dates and registration.
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Last updated at 09/16/2026, 02:00 AM
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