Hiking tour
Up to the Gaudeamushütte
Hike to the Gaudeamushütte mountain hut by the Wilder Kaiser
Easy
1,30 km
175 m
00:35 h
Easy
Route
1,30 km
175 m
00:35 h
1270 m
Starting Point
Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
End Point
Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 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 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 Gaudeamushütte is located on an Alpine pasture on the southern side of the Wilder Kaiser at a height of 1,270 metres at the foot of the Törlspitzen mountains. From the hut you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding peaks such as Ellmauer Halt, Karlspitzen and Ellmauer Tor, as well as down into the valley.
By car you take the toll road (€ 5 per car) to get to the Wochenbrunner Alm car...
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In summer, you can catch the “Hiking bus Wochenbrunner Alm” service from “Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof” bus stop. Alternatively, you can take a taxi.
More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info
Heading from Wörgl or Kufstein on the B178 road, take the first exit to Ellmau and then take the first exit at the roundabout. Drive straight on until you reach the junction (green signs - leading towards KaiserBad/Kaisergebirge/Wochenbrunn). Turn left here, then turn right immediately after passing the bus stop. Follow the (toll) road until you reach the Wochenbrunner Alm car park.
Heading from St. Johann on the B178 road, take the first exit to Ellmau and then drive straight on until you reach the junction (green signs – leading towards KaiserBad/Kaisergebirge/Wochenbrunn). Turn right here, then turn right again immediately after passing the bus stop. Follow the (toll) road until you reach the Wochenbrunner Alm car park.
Wochenbrunner Alm mountain hut, Ellmau (1,085 m) – pay & display
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