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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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Kaiserwelt Scheffau
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Ellmi's Zauberwelt
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Ellmi's Zauberwelt
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Easy

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 cable car with blue gondolas glides over a green meadow. In the background, majestic mountains and a clear sky can be seen.

Bonuspartner GC - Sports & Leisure Offers

mountain railway/cable railway

+1

Scheffau

Closed - opens on 05/14, 09:00 AM

A picturesque mountain landscape with green meadows and snow-covered peaks in the background. In the foreground, playgrounds and buildings can be seen that offer a beautiful view.

Bergerlebniswelten

fun park/leisure park

+1

Scheffau

Closed - opens on 05/14, 09:00 AM

A modern restaurant in the mountains with a large terrace and blue sun umbrellas. Surrounded by green meadows and coniferous trees under a clear blue sky.

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

Scheffau

Closed - opens on 05/14, 09:00 AM

Current Weather

Today

2026-05-02

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Last updated at 05/02/2026, 02:00 AM

Contact

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