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Easy

8,70 km

270 m

02:45 h

Hiking tour

Hochschwendt circuit

This easy family hike takes you via the Bergdoktorhaus to the Berggasthof Hochschwendt mountain inn.

Easy

8,70 km

270 m

02:45 h

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Route

8,70 km

270 m

02:45 h

1059 m

Starting Point

Wanderstartplatz Tourist Info, Ellmau (800m)

End Point

Wanderstartplatz Tourist Info, Ellmau (800m)

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

You start your Tour in the centre of Ellmau at the Hiking starting point opposite the Tourist Information Office. Walk past the church to the right and follow the Bergdoktorhaus signs. After visiting the famous TV doctor's practice, walk along hiking trail no. 1 to the Berggasthof Hochschwendt mountain inn. After a good Tyrolean meal, you hike a few more meters uphill until you reach the hiking trail 1b. Follow this trail, and then hiking trail no. 3, past the former Bergschenke inn and back to the starting point in the village centre.

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Endurance

Family-friendly

Loop tour

Refreshments & infrastructure

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

Closed - opens on 12/26, 09:00 AM

A modern restaurant with wooden decor and large windows. The tables are elegantly set and the space feels friendly and inviting.

Coffee shop / pastry Shop

regional cuisine

+1

Ellmau

Closed - opens on 12/18, 02:00 PM

A charming wooden building with an inviting outdoor seating area.  
Tables and chairs are on the lawn, surrounded by mountains and a blue sky.

regional cuisine

Restaurant

Ellmau

Closed - opens on 12/15, 05:00 PM

A beautiful wooden house with several balconies in a green environment. The landscape is adorned with trees and mountains in the background.

"da kommts her" - Regionale Produkte

"Tiroler Wirtshaus" - Regionale Produkt

+4

Ellmau

Closed - opens on 12/10, 11:30 AM

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Contact

Contact

You have questions? We are happy to assist you.

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