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Medium

16,40 km

990 m

06:30 h

Hiking tour

Scheffau – Gruttenhütte

Hike to the Gruttenhütte with great views to the Ellmauer Halt and the entire region.

Medium

16,40 km

990 m

06:30 h

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Medium

Route

16,40 km

990 m

960 m

06:30 h

1620 m

Starting Point

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

End Point

Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 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 village center in Scheffau (738 m) follow the signs in the direction of Jägerwirt (883 m) and follow trail no. 814 along the creek, past the Mittersbach farm until you reach the Steinacker estate on the hill. From there you turn right on the path no. 822 and continue on the farms Kaisern on the gravel road to Riedlhütte (1.224 m). From here follow the signs to the Gruttenhütte (1.620 m). Return: From the Gruttenhütte you follow the Wilder Kaiser Steig (path no. 823) back to Scheffau. On the...

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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 wooden house surrounded by green meadows and majestic mountains. Snow-capped peaks are visible in the background.

international cuisine

Outdoor seating area

+2

Scheffau

Closed - opens tomorrow at 11:00 AM

A cozy mountain cabin surrounded by trees. In front of the cabin, there are benches and tables, perfect for a break in nature.

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

regional cuisine

Ellmau

Closed - opens on Saturday 10:00 AM

A picturesque mountain landscape with tall peaks and a forest of coniferous trees. In the foreground stands a rustic building, nestled in nature.

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

regional cuisine

Ellmau

Open until - 10:00 PM

Current Weather

Today

2026-05-20

Morning

7 °C

Afternoon

8 °C

Evening

7 °C

Tomorrow

2026-05-21

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2026-05-22

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2026-05-23

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2026-05-24

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2026-05-25

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2026-05-26

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2026-05-27

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2026-05-28

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2026-05-29

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Saturday

2026-05-30

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12 °C

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Sunday

2026-05-31

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Monday

2026-06-01

Morning

10 °C

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12 °C

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Tuesday

2026-06-02

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11 °C

Afternoon

13 °C

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11 °C

Last updated at 05/20/2026, 02:00 AM

Contact

Contact

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