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8,50 km

270 m

02:45 h

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Hiking tour

Ötting-Horngach circuit

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

8,50 km

270 m

02:45 h

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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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Refreshments & infrastructure

A modern restaurant with wooden floors and cozy seating. Large windows offer a view outside to a tree.
A cozy chalet in the snow with balconies and traditional windows. The surroundings are covered by a deep layer of snow.

international cuisine

regional cuisine

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Ellmau

Closed - opens on 12/19, 04:00 PM

A traditional building in alpine style with a wooden-clad facade. Surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

international cuisine

regional cuisine

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Scheffau

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Contact

Contact

You have questions? We are happy to assist you.

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