Mountain hikes Hochschwendt Runde

Ellmau / Kaiser Mountains
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 8.7 km
Duration: 2:45 h

This leisurely family hike takes you past the Bergdoktorhaus to the Berggasthof Hochschwendt.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 8.7 km
  • Duration: 2:45 h
  • Elevation uphill:270 hm
  • Elevation downhill:270 hm
Highest point1,059 m

Starting point

Hiking starting point Tourism Info, Ellmau (800m)

Finishing point

Hiking starting point Tourism Info, Ellmau (800m)
  • Fitness level 2 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

The path conditions vary between service roads, hiking trails, gravel paths, and forest tracks.

Equipment

Backpack, sturdy hiking/mountaineering boots with non-slip tread soles, weather-appropriate hiking clothing (breathable), change of clothes, sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, hat), rain protection (rain jacket/poncho, small umbrella, backpack cover), cold protection (beanie, gloves), provisions (sufficient water and snacks), possibly hiking poles (height-adjustable), first-aid kit incl. rescue blanket & bivouac sack, mobile phone with fully charged battery, headlamp, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, tour description and information material (GPX track), ID, insurance card, cash.
Source: TVB Wilder Kaiser

Description

The tour starts in the center of Ellmau at the hiking information office. Stroll past the church on the right and follow the signs for "Bergdoktor-Haus". After visiting the famous practice, walk along hiking trail no. 1 to Berggasthof Hochschwendt. After a hearty meal of Tyrolean home cooking, hike a few more meters uphill until you reach hiking trail no. 1b. Via this path and then hiking trail no. 3, you pass the former Gasthof Bergschenke and return to the starting point in the village center.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    80 KaiserJet: Ellmau Dorfplatz (Steig A)
    865+866 VVT-Regiobuslines: Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof

    You can find further information and the timetables on this page: Local Transport | Wilder Kaiser

  • Parking

    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 along the bypass, then turn towards the centre of Ellmau when you reach the end (between MPreis and the Sporthotel). Continue straight on until you see the Tourist Info on the right-hand side (short-stay parking zone). The hiking starting point is located opposite this on the left-hand side.

    Heading from St. Johann on the B178 road, take the first exit to Ellmau and drive straight on through the town until you see the Tourist Info on the right-hand side (short-stay parking zone). The hiking starting point is located opposite this on the left-hand side.

    Public car parks in Ellmau centre or west (800 m) - pay & display

Weather

Today

moderate rain
9°C/4°C
90%5.9l5 km/h

Wed

cloudy
10°C/4°C
50%3.2l5 km/h

Thu

light rain showers
10°C/5°C
85%13.6l5 km/h
Go to weather forecast

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