Long-distance hike Kaiserkrone - approach/descent Ellmau, Wochenbrunner Alm-Gruttenhütte

Ellmau / Kaisergebirge
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 2.6 km
Duration: 1:45 h

Wochenbrunner Alm – Gruttenhühtte

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 2.6 km
  • Duration: 1:45 h
  • Elevation uphill:530 hm
Highest point1,620 m

Starting point

Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)

Finishing point

Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)
  • Fitness level 2 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Features

  • Multi-day hike

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
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  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

The composition of the trail varies between gravel, forest trail, fields of scree, rocky passages and trails.

Equipment

Rucksack, sturdy hiking/mountaineering boots with anti-slip treaded soles, weather-appropriate hiking gear (breathable), a change of clothes, sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, lip protection, headgear), waterproofs (rain jacket/poncho, pocket umbrella, rucksack protector), cold protection (hat, gloves), sufficient food and drink, hiking poles (height adjustable) if required, first aid kit incl. rescue blanket and bivouac sack, mobile phone with fully charged battery, headlamp, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, route description and information materials (GPX track), ID, insurance card, cash

Additions for overnight stay at mountain hut:
Mountain hut sleeping bag, indoor shoes, toiletries and towel, personal medication, headlamp, Alpine Club ID Card, cash, charger for mobile phone 
Source: Wilder Kaiser

Description

Start at the hiking starting point of the Wochenbrunner Alm (1,085 m) and follow the path 825 through the forest and further over a field of scree and past two short rock steps until you reach the Gruttenhütte mountain hut (1,620 m).

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    The free hikers’ bus runs daily in summer between the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof bus stop the trailhead of the hike to the Wochenbrunner Alm Alpine hut. Passengers can change to/from the KaiserJet and regular buses at the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof bus stop.
    More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info

  • Parking

    Wochenbrunner Alm mountain hut, Ellmau (1,085 m) – pay & display

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