Via ferrata
Kaiserschützen via ferrata
On the north side up to the Ellmauer Halt summit 2,344 m.
2,00 km
Route
2,00 km
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).
Description
Requirements: a good head for heights...
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Climbing time (guideline)
3 h 30 min
Exposure N
Exposure W
Exposure NW
Altitude difference via ferrata
870 m
Walk time to entry point (guideline)
4 h 30 min
Walking time descent (guideline)
2 h 30 min
Elevation of starting point
1085 m
Elevation of starting point
1641 m
Elevation of exit point
2344 m
Elevation of highest point
2344 m
40 KaiserJet : Ellmau Wochenbrunner Alm
The free hikers’ bus runs daily in summer between the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof bus stop the trailhead of the hike to the Wochenbrunner Alm Alpine hut. Passengers can change to/from the KaiserJet and VVT-Regiobuslines 865 and 866 at the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof bus stop.
More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info/mobility
If you’re coming on the B178 from St. Johann, take the Ellmau exit and continue straight ahead until the Bauhof junction (green signposts towards Kaisergebirge/Wochenbrunn). Turn right here and immediately right again. Now follow the toll road till you reach the Wochenbrunner Alm car park.
The free hikers’ bus runs daily in summer between the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof bus stop the trailhead of the hike to the Wochenbrunner Alm Alpine hut. Passengers can change to/from the KaiserJet and regular buses at the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof bus stop.
Scharlinger Boden until you reach a panel at the entrance to the Kaiserschützensteig trail (no. 820).
Approach time: approx. 4-5 hours
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Last updated at 08/24/2026, 02:00 PM
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