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Easy

8,50 km

270 m

02:45 h

Hiking tour

Ötting-Horngach circuit

Explore small places with farms, forests and views of the valley between Scheffau and Ellmau. 

Easy

8,50 km

270 m

02:45 h

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Easy

Route

8,50 km

270 m

02:45 h

967 m

Starting Point

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (737 m)

End Point

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (737 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

From the centre of Scheffau, follow the signs in the direction of Jägerwirt and Ellmau. You walk through the forest along the Treffauerbach stream until you reach the Mittersbach farmhouse. There you turn right towards Ellmau and at the next junction turn left along the asphalt road up to the Ötting and Kaisern farms. Shortly after the farms at Kaisern, turn right downhill along forest path no. 22 to Ellmau. You pass the Haflingertränke and the farms at Grub and Buchau until you reach Auwald, where the Gasthof Föhrenhof inn is located. Via the districts of Horngach and Niederachen you...

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Skill Level

Endurance

Loop tour

Refreshments & infrastructure

A picturesque landscape with mountains in the background and a parking lot full of cars. The surroundings are green with trees and meadows.
A charming Alpine house with wooden balconies and beautiful windows. In the background, impressive mountains and a blue sky can be seen.

international cuisine

regional cuisine

+1

Ellmau

Open - closes in 48 Minutes

A picturesque mountain village with two cozy wooden houses.  
Children play on a playground in the greenery, surrounded by beautiful nature.

Accessible restaurants & huts

international cuisine

+2

Scheffau

Closed - opens tomorrow at 07:30 AM

A cozy restaurant with a terrace, surrounded by green mountains. The facade is modern and inviting, perfect for an outdoor stay.

international cuisine

Lieferservice/Take Away

+2

Scheffau

Closed - opens tomorrow at 12:00 PM

Current Weather

Today

2026-08-09

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Last updated at 08/09/2026, 02:00 PM

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