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Easy

6,00 km

170 m

01:50 h

Hiking tour

Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser

This familyfriendly hike leads you along the panoramic trail from the Brandstadl mountain in Scheffau to the Hartkaiser mountain in Ellmau.

Easy

6,00 km

170 m

01:50 h

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Route

6,00 km

170 m

01:50 h

1650 m

Starting Point

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)

End Point

Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 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

The Brandstadlbahn takes you comfortably from Scheffau up to the Brandstadl mountain (1.650 m), the starting point of this panoramic hike. From the Brandstadlbahn mountain station, hike past the Brandstadl mountain restaurant and the “KaiserWelt” play ground. Follow hiking trail no. 40 to the Hartkaiser. You will pass Tanzbodenalm  and a crossroads. Turn left onto panorama path no. 6, which takes you to the Hartkaiser mountain station in Ellmau (1.550 m) with almost no difference in altitude. Before you enjoy the beautiful view of the Wilder Kaiser from the terrace of the...

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Skill Level

Endurance

Family-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Loop tour

Refreshments & infrastructure

A gondola lift in the snowy mountains. The landscape is characterized by snow-covered trees and a cloudy sky.

mountain railway/cable railway

ski storage

Scheffau

Open until - 04:00 PM

A beautiful mountain area with play facilities for children. In the background, an impressive mountain landscape can be seen.

fun park/leisure park

playground

Ellmau

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

A cozy restaurant with wooden decor and modern lamps. Large windows offer a view of the mountains and let in plenty of daylight.

international cuisine

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

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Ellmau

Closed - opens at 10:00 AM

Current Weather

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Contact

Contact

You have questions? We are happy to assist you.

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