Winter hike Winter hiking trail Ellmau-Scheffau

Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser / Kaisergebirge
Route length: 6.5 km
Duration: 2:15 h

Wonderful winter hike on the sunny side of the valley and easy return to the starting point by bus.

Tour information

  • Length: 6.5 km
  • Duration: 2:15 h
  • Elevation uphill:40 hm
  • Elevation downhill:110 hm
Highest point806 m

Starting point

Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (800 m)

Finishing point

Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Scheffau (737 m)
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Suitable for families

Best time of year

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

Trail condition

The composition of the trail varies between short sections of asphalt and snow-covered winter hiking trails.
 

Equipment

Sturdy high mountaineering boots with anti-slip treaded soles (waterproof), weather-appropriate outdoor gear (breathable) incl. 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 hot drinks, hiking poles (height adjustable) if required, first aid kit incl. rescue blanket, mobile phone with fully charged battery, headlamp, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, route description and information materials (GPX track), ID card, insurance card, cash
Source: Wilder Kaiser

Description

You start this leisurely winter hike at the hiking starting point directly opposite the Ellmau tourist information office. Walk through the village in the direction of the Hartkaiserbahn and turn right after Gasthof Au. Continue along the Weißache towards the local museum. Follow the road, walk through the underpass after the Ellmauer Hof and follow the signposts towards Föhrenhof. Shortly after the inn, turn onto the prepared winter hiking trail until you pass the handicraft museum in Niederachen and reach the Trattenbach district of Scheffau. Pass the Koasa bakery and walk along the winter hiking trail parallel to the ski run into the village center of Scheffau. The 4060 bus will take you back to Ellmau in comfort.
You can of course also start the tour in Scheffau.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Skibus stop “Dorfplatz Ellmau/Alte Post” or Skibus and Postbus stop “Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof”. More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info/mobility

  • Parking

    Public car parks in Ellmau centre or west - for free.

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