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Hard

7,90 km

1180 m

07:00 h

Hiking tour

Summit tour

Scheffauer summit tour

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The panoramic Scheffauer is the last high peak in the west at 2,111 m above sea level.

Hard

7,90 km

1180 m

07:00 h

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Route

7,90 km

1180 m

07:00 h

2111 m

Starting Point

Hiking starting point Bärnstatt, Scheffau (920 m)

End Point

Hiking starting point Bärnstatt, Scheffau (920 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).

Closure Information

Due to a massive rockfall on the Scheffauer, the southern trail will remain closed until further notice!

Detour Information

There is no detour.

Description

Ascent:

Depart from the hiking starting point by taking the forest road (barriers), always following the signs for  “Scheffauer”. After about an hour of hiking, you will come to the Steiner-Hochalm mountain hut (1,257 m). You should then head uphill on the narrow trail 814a, passing through open meadows and then the thin deciduous forest before crossing the large field of scree until you reach the “Scheffauer” turnoff.

The terrain becomes more demanding as of this point, leading up through steep fields of mountain pine and steep rocky sections until you come to the ridge (the key part known...

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A picturesque building with a balcony, surrounded by green plants and a beautiful sky. In the foreground, tables and chairs are visible outdoors.

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A picturesque mountain hut surrounded by green meadows and tall trees. In the background, impressive mountains rise under a clear sky.

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Contact

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