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Medium

13,50 km

560 m

05:30 h

Kaiserkrone long-distance hike

Kaiserkrone - stage 2

Partially Open

Gruttenhütte - Kaiser-Hochalm - Steiner-Hochalm - Jägersteig - Walleralm - Hochegg - Kaindlhütte

Medium

13,50 km

560 m

05:30 h

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Medium

Route

13,50 km

560 m

880 m

05:30 h

1620 m

Starting Point

Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)

End Point

Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (889 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).

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

Lush alpine pastures, harp playing and fascinating panoramas!

Starting from the Gruttenhütte mountain hut, head west on road 14a. After around 30 minutes, climb a few steps as you turn on to the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig trail (WKS) no. 823 beneath the Kaiserkopf mountain. Stay on the WKS heading in a northwesterly direction, walking beneath the Treffauer and Tuxeck summits via the Lenggries (one of the largest gravel cirques in the Wilder Kaiser region). As you pass by aromatic mountain pines and through mountain forests, the Kitzbühel Alps and the glaciers of the Hohe Tauern mountain range are always in view.

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A picturesque mountain hut surrounded by green meadows and tall trees. In the background, impressive mountains rise under a clear sky.

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

Scheffau

A cozy mountain house surrounded by green meadows. The blue sky and the surrounding hills create an idyllic atmosphere.

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regional cuisine

Scheffau

Open - closes in 6 Minutes

A charming old farmhouse with blooming flowers and rustic wood decor. In the background, you can see a green hillside landscape under a clear sky.

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

Scheffau

Open - closes in 6 Minutes

A cozy mountain cabin surrounded by green meadows and a clear blue sky. In the background, gentle hills and a single tree can be seen.

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

Scheffau

Closed - opens on 05/14, 09:00 AM

Current Weather

Today

2026-05-05

Morning

11 °C

Afternoon

14 °C

Evening

10 °C

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2026-05-06

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Last updated at 05/05/2026, 02:00 PM

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