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Easy

15,80 km

730 m

05:30 h

Hiking tour

Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)

From the Bergdoktorhaus to the Rübezahl-Alm mountain hut and the Carved Figures path to Ellmi’s Zauberwelt.

Easy

15,80 km

730 m

05:30 h

Rübezahl Schnitzfigurenweg
Jägerhütte
Jägerhütte_neu
Ellmau_Hartkaiser_Ellmi's Zauberwelt_Wilder Kaiser
Ellmau_Hartkaiser_Ellmi's Zauberwelt_Wilder Kaiser
Ellmau_Hartkaiser_Ellmi's Zauberwelt_Wilder Kaiser

Route

15,80 km

730 m

05:30 h

1525 m

Starting Point

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

End Point

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 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

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

Start at the Hiking info point in the centre and follow trail no. 1 to the Faistenbichl district past the famous   “Bergdoktorhaus”, the doctor’s practice in the TV series. Carry on to the “Ehemalige Bergschenke” intersection and continue on trail no. 3, a forest road, to the rustic Rübezahl-Alm mountain hut with a terrace and spectacular views of the Wilder Kaiser. This is the start of Austria's longest "Schnitzfigurenweg", a sculpture trail with carved figures (no. 3a) to the Jägerhütte (1,400 m) mountain inn.

The last part is steeply uphill to the Hartkaiser summit station at a height of 1,530 metres....

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Family-friendly

Loop tour

Refreshments & infrastructure

A wintry mountain landscape with snow-covered peaks and a ski resort. In the foreground, ski lifts and a mountain hut with seating are visible.

mountain railway/cable railway

Ellmau

Closed - opens tomorrow at 08:00 AM

A traditional Alpine house is situated in a snow-covered landscape. Skiers and guests are moving around the area, while the mountains are visible in the background.

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

regional cuisine

Ellmau

Open until - 07:30 PM

A beautiful mountain area with play facilities for children. In the background, an impressive mountain landscape can be seen.

fun park/leisure park

playground

Ellmau

Closed - opens on 05/09, 09:00 AM

A rustic wooden house in a picturesque mountain landscape. Surrounded by meadows and mountains under a clear blue sky.

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

regional cuisine

Ellmau

Open - closes in 25 Minutes

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Contact

Contact

You have questions? We are happy to assist you.

+43 50509Mail
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