Winter walking
Winter hiking trail Ellmau-Scheffau
This winter hike through the valley connects the villages of Ellmau and Scheffau – with a convenient return trip by bus to the starting point.
6,00 km
40 m
01:50 h
Route
6,00 km
40 m
100 m
01:50 h
806 m
Starting Point
Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (800 m)
End Point
Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Scheffau (737 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 starting point for this leisurely winter hike is the hiking starting point directly opposite the Tourismus Info Ellmau. From there, the route leads through the village towards the Hartkaiserbahn. After the Gasthof Au, turn right and hike along the Weißache towards the Heimatmuseum. Continue following the road and keep left a short distance after the Ellmauer Hof. Then, always follow the signs towards Scheffau. After the district of Oberau, there are two options at the entrance to Scheffau or at the Gasthof Zum Wilden Kaiser: either along the pavement past the Koasa-Bäckerei directly...
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Scheffau: Ski bus Scheffau stop Scheffau Dorf and 865+866 VVT regional bus lines: Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser Dorf
More information at www.wilderkaiser.info/mobil
Start in Scheffau: Coming from Wörgl, Kufstein or St. Johann on the B178 federal road, take the exit to Scheffau. Shortly before the church, you will see the Tourismus Info with the hiking starting point on the left-hand side. (Short-term parking zone)
Public car park, Scheffau (740 m), north of the Community Hall - free
Current Weather
Today
2026-08-29
Morning
10 °C
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2026-09-04
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2026-09-07
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Wednesday
2026-09-09
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Thursday
2026-09-10
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Friday
2026-09-11
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Last updated at 08/29/2026, 02:00 AM
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