Mountain hikes Scheffau – Gruttenhütte

Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser / Kaiser Mountains
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 16.4 km
Duration: 6:30 h

Hike to the Gruttenhütte with great views to the Ellmauer Halt and the entire region.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 16.4 km
  • Duration: 6:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:990 hm
  • Elevation downhill:960 hm
Highest point1,620 m

Starting point

Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)

Finishing point

Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

  • January
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Trail condition

The composition of the trail varies between hiking trail and forest trail.

Equipment

Rucksack, sturdy hiking shoes, weather-appropriate hiking gear, sun protection, waterproofs, snack and drink, hiking poles (height adjustable) if required, mobile phone, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, route description and information materials (GPX track), ID, cash
Source: TVB Wilder Kaiser

Description

From the village center in Scheffau (738 m) follow the signs in the direction of Jägerwirt (883 m) and follow trail no. 814 along the creek, past the Mittersbach farm until you reach the Steinacker estate on the hill. From there you turn right on the path no. 822 and continue on the farms Kaisern on the gravel road to Riedlhütte (1.224 m). From here follow the signs to the Gruttenhütte (1.620 m). Return: From the Gruttenhütte you follow the Wilder Kaiser Steig (path no. 823) back to Scheffau. On the way back you will pass the Wegscheid Hochalm and Jägerwirt (883 m). From there you follow the signs to Scheffau until you reach the village center again.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

  • Restaurant Boutique-Pension Jägerwirt

    Opening hours:Today closed
    Place:Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser
    :Restaurant, Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
  • Gruttenhütte (Hut)

    Opening hours:Today closed
    Place:Ellmau
    :Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
  • Riedlhütte (Hut)

    Opening hours:Today closed
    Place:Ellmau
    :Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant

Getting here

  • Parking

    Heading from Wörgl, Kufstein or St. Johann on the B178 road, take the exit to Scheffau. Shortly before you come to the church, you will see the Tourist Info and the hiking starting point on the left-hand side (short-stay parking zone).
    Public car park, Scheffau (740 m), north of the Community Hall - free

Weather

Today

mainly clear
11°C/2°C
10%0l5 km/h

Tue

mainly clear
14°C/1°C
10%0l5 km/h

Wed

light rain showers
11°C/4°C
65%3.5l5 km/h
Go to weather forecast

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