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Medium

12,70 km

1030 m

05:30 h

Long-distance hike (from 4 days)

Kaiserblüte - Rock Stage

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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Medium

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

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

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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A picturesque landscape with mountains in the background and a parking lot full of cars. The surroundings are green with trees and meadows.
A picturesque mountain landscape with tall peaks and a forest of coniferous trees. In the foreground stands a rustic building, nestled in nature.

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

regional cuisine

Ellmau

Closed - opens on 05/14, 08:00 AM

A mountain-style house with a wooden facade and a large balcony. In the background, majestic mountains and a green meadow can be seen.

Accessible restaurants & huts

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

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Ellmau

Closed - opens at 09:00 AM

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Last updated at 10/09/2026, 02:00 AM

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