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Medium

8,20 km

720 m

Laufstrecke

Nordic Walking

Nordic walking

Running tracks

Hartkaiserweg trail Ellmau

Ellmau village park - Hartkaiserbahn valley station - Bergschenke - Rübezahlalm - Jägerhütte - Hartkaiser summit station

Medium

8,20 km

720 m

Rübezahlalm
Jägerhütte
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Hartkaiserbahn

Medium

Route

8,20 km

720 m

1522 m

Starting Point

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)

End Point

Hartkaiser summit station, Ellmau (1,555 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

Your destination is Ellmis Zauberwelt (magic world). You start this moderately challenging circuit at the Ellmau hiking info point. Walk/run in the direction of the Hartkaiserbahn valley station. Pass this to your left and take the first ascent to the Faistenbichl. Walk/run past the Bergschenke on the forest road heading towards Rübezahlalm and Jägerhütte. There is then a final climb. After a stop on the viewing terrace of the Bergkaiser restaurant you can visit the magic forest and Ellmi. You can take the Hartkaiserbahn lift to return to the valley.

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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.

mountain railway/cable railway

Ellmau

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

A cozy mountain cabin with traditional wooden design and a beautiful terrace. In the background, majestic mountains and a blue sky are visible.

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

regional cuisine

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

Closed - opens on 05/14, 09:00 AM

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Last updated at 04/18/2026, 02:00 AM

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