An ascent rewarded with opportunities for refreshments. Return to the valley by toboggan, lift, or on foot.
Start your athletic hike at the Ellmauer Pfarrkirche and follow the road uphill via the district of Kirchbichl towards jezz Alm (1,250 m). If you wish, you can recharge your batteries at the surrounding huts such as the Treichlhof, jezz Alm or Blattlhof while enjoying the magnificent panoramic view. Now you can whiz down the 4.5-kilometre-long toboggan run with your own toboggan, fun is guaranteed! Those who prefer the more leisurely option can take a comfortable ride back to the valley station in Going with the Astbergbahn and hike back to Ellmau along the Marchstraße.
Of course, you can also do this winter hike in reverse order (starting with the Astbergbahn).
Tip: Toboggan rental is available in the sports shops in the village.
865+866 VVT regional bus lines: Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof
41+42+44+45 Ski bus lines: Ellmau Dorfplatz (Platform A)
43 Ski bus line: Ellmau Kirche
Further information and timetables can be found on this page:
Mobilität vor
Ort | Wilder Kaiser
Coming from Wörgl or Kufstein on the B178 federal road, take the first
exit to Ellmau and then take the first exit at the roundabout.
Drive along the bypass road and turn off at the end (between MPreis
and Sporthotel) towards Ellmau centre. Follow the road straight ahead until you
see the Tourismus Info on the right-hand side (short-term parking zone), the
hiking starting point is located opposite on the left.
Coming from St. Johann on the B178 federal road, take the first
exit to Ellmau and drive straight through the village until you see the
Tourismus Info on the right-hand side (short-term parking zone), the
hiking starting point is located opposite on the left.
Public car parks Ellmau Mitte or West (800 m) - subject to charges