Hochschwendt circuit

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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Information

Path surface
The composition of the trail varies between asphalt, road, forest road, gravel and forest trail.
Recommended equipment
Rucksack, sturdy hiking/mountaineering boots with anti-slip treaded soles, weather-appropriate hiking gear (breathable), a change of clothes, sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, lip protection, headgear), waterproofs (rain jacket/poncho, pocket umbrella, rucksack protector), cold protection (hat, gloves), sufficient food and drink, hiking poles (height adjustable) if required, first aid kit incl. rescue blanket and bivouac sack, mobile phone with fully charged battery, headlamp, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, route description and information materials (GPX track), ID, insurance card, cash.

Public transport
KaiserJet stop “Ellmau Hotel Alte Post” or Postbus stop “Ellmau Dorf Bauhof”. More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info/mobility
Arrival by car
Heading from Wörgl or Kufstein on the B178 road, take the first exit to Ellmau and then take the first exit at the roundabout. Drive along the bypass, then turn towards the centre of Ellmau when you reach the end (between MPreis and the Sporthotel). Continue straight on until you see the Tourist Info on the right-hand side (short-stay parking zone). The hiking starting point is located opposite this on the left-hand side. Heading from St. Johann on the B178 road, take the first exit to Ellmau and drive straight on through the town until you see the Tourist Info on the right-hand side (short-stay parking zone). The hiking starting point is located opposite this on the left-hand side.
Parking
Public car parks in Ellmau centre or west - for free.