Long-distance hike (from 4 days)

Kaiserblüte - Rock Stage

Partially Open

This scenic stage leads you into the rugged world of rock – across rocky trails and scree fields to the strikingly positioned Gruttenkreuz cross, nestled beneath the towering cliffs of the Wilder Kaiser.

Medium

12,70 km

1030 m

05:30 h

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Route

12,70 km

1030 m

680 m

05:30 h

1705 m

Starting Point

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (737 m)

End Point

Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 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

The Wilder-Kaiser-Steig (WKS) No. 823 is closed between Multerkar (Häfele junction) and Gruttenweg due to a rockfall.

Detour Information

Detour only possible via Riedelhütte - Kaisern - Wegscheid Alm.

Description

The route begins right in the village centre of Scheffau, at the hiking start point by the tourist office. From there, follow the path briefly downhill, past the Kaiserlodge and Hotel Kaiser in Tirol. Cross the road, and just after the Fichtenheim house, turn left onto the narrow trail towards the Kneipp facility. After a few downhill switchbacks, take the forest path to the left until you reach the tarmac road. Turn right here, cross the Wegscheidbach stream, and continue on to the Talschuster farm. Look out for an old plaque on the right-hand wall here – it displays fascinating...

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