Hiking tour
Gaudeamushütte Loop
A short, varied loop with impressive views.
Medium
3,20 km
220 m
01:30 h
Medium
Route
3,20 km
220 m
01:30 h
1291 m
Starting Point
Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
End Point
Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 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
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Family-friendly
Loop tour
80
KaiserJet und 865+866 VVT-Regiobuslines: Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof
40 Wochenbrunner Alm bus : 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.
You can find further information and the timetables on this page:
Local Transport
| Wilder Kaiser
Coming from St. Johann on the B178 federal road, take the first exit to Ellmau and drive straight ahead until the junction (green signs - direction Kaiserbad/Kaisergebirge/Wochenbrunn), turn right here and then turn right again immediately after the bus stop. Now follow the road until you reach the car park of the Wochenbrunner Alm.
Wochenbrunner Alm car park, Ellmau (1,085 m) - parking fee applies.
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Last updated at 11/04/2026, 02:00 PM
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