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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).

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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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Loop tour

Rucksack, sturdy hiking/mountaineering boots with anti-slip treaded soles, weather-appropriate hiking gear (breathable), a change of clothes, sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, lip protection, headgear), waterproofs (rain jacket/poncho, pocket umbrella, rucksack protector), cold protection (hat, gloves), sufficient food and drink, hiking poles (height adjustable) if required, first aid kit incl. rescue blanket and bivouac sack, mobile phone with fully charged battery, headlamp, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, route description and information materials (GPX track), ID, insurance card, cash
 

The composition of the trail varies between asphalt, forest road, gravel.
 

KaiserJet/Postbus stop “Scheffau Dorf”.
More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info/mobility

Heading from Wörgl, Kufstein or St. Johann on the B178 road, take the exit to Scheffau. Shortly before you come to the church, you will see the Tourist Info and the hiking starting point on the left-hand side (short-stay parking).
Public car park, Scheffau (740 m), north of the Community Hall - free

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.
Community hall Scheffau car park with E-charging station

E-Charging Station

parking

Scheffau

Open - 24 hours

Further Details >
A charming Alpine house with wooden balconies and beautiful windows. In the background, impressive mountains and a blue sky can be seen.
Restaurant Föhrenhof

international cuisine

regional cuisine

+1

Ellmau

Closed - opens at 04:00 PM

(0043) 5358 2289
Further Details >
A picturesque mountain village with two cozy wooden houses. Children play on a playground in the greenery, surrounded by beautiful nature.
Gasthof zum Wilden Kaiser

Accessible restaurants & huts

international cuisine

+2

Scheffau

Open until - 09:00 PM

(0043) 5358 8118
Further Details >
A modern house with a ground floor terrace and large windows. Outside there are tables and chairs for guests.
Pizzeria Donatello

international cuisine

Lieferservice/Take Away

+2

Scheffau

Closed - opens at 12:00 PM

(0043) 5358 8199
Further Details >

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