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6,60 km

25 m

02:30 h

Winter walking

Hartkaiser - Tanzbodensee winter circuit

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Panoramic views, winter magic, and family fun—discover the leisurely circular hike on the Hartkaiser.
Take the gondola to a winter paradise: enjoy a relaxing hike with views of the Wilder Kaiser.

6,60 km

25 m

02:30 h

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Route

6,60 km

25 m

02:30 h

1562 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

This tour is suitable for families and connoisseurs. Walk to the valley station of the Hartkaiserbahn cable car. Take the gondola lift (with a valid mountain railway ticket) to the Hartkaiser at 1,550 meters. At the top, a small circular trail leads through the forest to the photo point at the panoramic picture frame with the Wilder Kaiser in the background. Accompanied by a fantastic view, you hike along the groomed winter hiking trail towards Scheffau to Lake Tanzboden. After a short section through the forest, you pass under the slope through an illuminated tunnel. During a leisurely walk around...

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Endurance

Family-friendly

Loop tour

Refreshments & infrastructure

A parking lot for electric vehicles with a charging station and visible markings. In the background, there are additional parking spaces and a green area.

E-Charging Station

parking

Ellmau

Open - 24 hours

An impressive mountain landscape with high peaks and green meadows. In the foreground, there are trees and buildings that complement the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Bonuspartner GC - Sports & Leisure Offers

mountain railway/cable railway

Ellmau

Open until - 05:00 PM

An elegantly designed event space with wooden accents and large windows. Various dishes and decorations are arranged on the tables.

international cuisine

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

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Ellmau

A mountain landscape with a restaurant and sunny terraces. In the foreground stands a green figure with a purple hat and playground equipment for children.

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

regional cuisine

Ellmau

Open until - 05:00 PM

Current Weather

Today

2026-10-07

Morning

9 °C

Afternoon

14 °C

Evening

13 °C

Tomorrow

2026-10-08

Morning

11 °C

Afternoon

11 °C

Evening

6 °C

Friday

2026-10-09

Morning

2 °C

Afternoon

5 °C

Evening

4 °C

Saturday

2026-10-10

Morning

5 °C

Afternoon

7 °C

Evening

6 °C

Sunday

2026-10-11

Morning

4 °C

Afternoon

6 °C

Evening

4 °C

Monday

2026-10-12

Morning

2 °C

Afternoon

5 °C

Evening

4 °C

Tuesday

2026-10-13

Morning

5 °C

Afternoon

9 °C

Evening

8 °C

Wednesday

2026-10-14

Morning

7 °C

Afternoon

10 °C

Evening

9 °C

Thursday

2026-10-15

Morning

8 °C

Afternoon

10 °C

Evening

8 °C

Friday

2026-10-16

Morning

7 °C

Afternoon

9 °C

Evening

7 °C

Saturday

2026-10-17

Morning

4 °C

Afternoon

5 °C

Evening

5 °C

Sunday

2026-10-18

Morning

4 °C

Afternoon

9 °C

Evening

6 °C

Monday

2026-10-19

Morning

4 °C

Afternoon

8 °C

Evening

6 °C

Tuesday

2026-10-20

Morning

4 °C

Afternoon

7 °C

Evening

6 °C

Last updated at 10/07/2026, 02:01 PM

Contact

Contact

You have questions? We are happy to assist you.

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