Hiking tour

Hochalm hike

A circular route full of experiences that leads from the Seebachgraben gorge to the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig trail - discover one of the most beautiful parts of Scheffau!

Medium

19,60 km

1140 m

07:00 h

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Medium

Route

19,60 km

1140 m

1160 m

07:00 h

1429 m

Starting Point

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

End Point

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 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).

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Closure Information

Trail closure due to road works – Trail No. 814, Wegscheidbach circular trail (formerly Kneipp circuit), in the section between Talschuster and the Trattenbach bridge, including the footpath by the fire station.

Detour Information

Detour along the pavement beside the road to the village (L207)

Description

Starting from the church, head left along the asphalt road (no. 56) past the Niederscheffau and Lindenhof farms to Hintersteiner See via Seebachgraben (trail no. 43). This trail leads beside a creek through the Seebachgraben gorge. At the end, a path on the left climbs through the forest and continues through a meadow. Once you reach the Grüblernhof farm, follow the road to the left to Hintersteiner See. At the Seestüberl restaurant, turn right and follow the path no. 45a + no. 45 until you reach the Walleralm. After the Walleralm, keep right and...

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