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NederlandsHiking routes to Lake Hinterstein
The best hiking routes from village centre Scheffau to Lake Hinterstein.
Community Hall, Scheffau (740 m)
Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (890 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
1:30 h
4,5 km
240 Elevation gain
Hiking and mountain tours
The Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbühel Alps offer visitors a wide range of hiking and mountain tours of varying degrees of difficulty. Select your perfect hiking or mountain tour in the region from easy, moderate, difficult or even extreme!
119 Routes and tours
Schattseit trail route
Quietness, strength and with easy breathing steadily closer to the Wilder Kaiser. You can return on foot or by bus.
Hiking starting point Bergbahn, Söll (724 m)
Gasthof Bocking, Söll (665 m)
Hiking
Easy
1:45 h
5,5 km
100 Elevation gain
Astberg circular hiking route
Family-friendly, leisurely circular hike around the Astberg mountain
Astberg mountain station, Going (1.251 m)
Astberg mountain station, Going (1.251 m)
Hiking
Easy
0:30 h
1,5 km
80 Elevation gain
A hike across the Alpine pastures
A roundhike with family-picnic in a meadow. Tip: bring a pair of binoculars to see the chamois on the rocks.
Hiking starting point Jägerwirt, Scheffau (883 m)
Hiking starting point Jägerwirt, Scheffau (883 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
2:00 h
5,1 km
350 Elevation gain
Kleiner Pölven summit from Alpenschlössl
The viewpoint mountain of the locals, steep and fascinating.
Hiking starting point Alpenschlössl, Söll (762 m)
Hiking starting point Alpenschlössl, Söll (762 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
5:00 h
10,4 km
790 Elevation gain
3-day mountain hut tour - stage 2
Gruttenhütte - Kaiser-Hochalm - Steiner-Hochalm - Hinterschießling Alm - Rehbachklamm - Scheffau, Dorf
Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)
Scheffau village (889 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
4:30 h
11,4 km
190 Elevation gain
Kaiserkrone - Kufstein approach, Kaiserlift
Kufstein – Brentenjoch – Kaindlhütte
Kaiserlift summit station, Kufstein (1,255 m)
Kaindlhütte, Scheffau (1,293 m)
Hiking
Easy
1:30 h
2,9 km
220 Elevation gain
Hintersteiner See circular walk
Crystal-clear mountain lake and magnificent views of the Wilder Kaiser’s western summits
Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (890 m)
Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (890 m)
Hiking
Easy
1:30 h
5,2 km
130 Elevation gain
From Hintersteiner See to the Walleralm
A picturesque mountain hike that leads from the turquoise waters of the most beautiful mountain lake in Tirol up to the rustic Alpine village.
Hiking starting point Seestüberl, Scheffau (890 m)
Hiking starting point Seestüberl, Scheffau (890 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:15 h
9,3 km
360 Elevation gain
Hike to Wochenbrunner Alm
Hike from the centre of Ellmau, along trail no. 14, through the "Spatlahner gorge" up to the Wochenbrunner Alm.
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking
Easy
1:30 h
4,4 km
285 Elevation gain
Sonnbichl circular route
Ideal tour for starters and high temperatures.
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking
Easy
0:45 h
2,4 km
50 Elevation gain
Ellmau circuit
A beautiful easy hike at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking
Easy
1:45 h
5,9 km
60 Elevation gain
Kaiserkrone - stage 1
Going, Hüttling – Graspoint-Niederalm – Obere Regalm – Brennender Palven – Gaudeamushütte – Klamml – Gruttenhütte
Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)
Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m) / Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
4:30 h
8,0 km
1120 Elevation gain
Hintere Goinger Halt summit tour
The Hintere Goinger Halt (2,193 m) is considered to be the easiest summit to reach in the Wilder Kaiser.
Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Hiking
Difficult
6:30 h
8,9 km
1090 Elevation gain
Kaiserkrone - alternative route Stripsenjochhaus-descent via Kaiserbachtal valley
Stripsenjochhaus - Griesner Alm - Griesenau
Stripsenjochhaus (1,577 m)
Griesenau, Kirchdorf (719 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:00 h
7,9 km
SkiWelt Panoramic Trail
The highlight for everyone who loves hiking for pleasure - lush Alpine meadows, sparkling mountain lakes and delightful food in the Kitzbühel Alps. And the Bergbahnen Wilder Kaiser - Brixental summer cable cars make the ascent and descent easy.
Astberg, Going
Hochsöll
Hiking
Easy
6:45 h
20,0 km
720 Elevation gain
Firster-Waldhof route
Explore the districts of Paisslberg and Ried on a leisurely hike for everyone.
Hiking starting point Alpenschlössl, Söll (762 m)
Hiking starting point Alpenschlössl, Söll (762 m)
Hiking
Easy
1:30 h
4,4 km
100 Elevation gain
Gruttenhütte circuit
Closed
Panoramic circular walk in the Wilder Kaiser leading to the highest mountain hut in the region.
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
6:00 h
15,7 km
870 Elevation gain
Kaiserkrone - alternative route at the foot of the Sonnenstein
Fork 823/826 – via waterfall – Veitskirche – Steiner-Hochalm
Fork on the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig 823/826 (1,405 m)
Steiner-Hochalm, Scheffau (1,257 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
2:30 h
3,8 km
360 Elevation gain
Sunnseit circuit short from Alpenschlössl
Experience the picturesque beauty of a section of the Lengau Reflection Trail, which takes you along a steep route to the famous Söller Sunnseitweg.
Wanderstartplatz
Wanderstartplatz Alpenschlössl, Söll (762 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
2:15 h
5,7 km
340 Elevation gain
Pölven circular route
A circuit around the mountain that the locals love for its great view.
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
6:00 h
17,8 km
670 Elevation gain
Ellmauer Tor
Challenging adventure hike to the Ellmauer Tor
Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Ellmauer Tor, Ellmau (2,001 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
5:00 h
7,7 km
900 Elevation gain
Gruttenhütte via Klammlweg
The most adventurous route to the highest hut on the Wilder Kaiser.
Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:15 h
5,5 km
550 Elevation gain
Tauernblick panorama circular hiking route
Wilder Kaiser hike to a series of special locations. Featuring the natural spectacle of the Schleier Waterfall and a view of the Gaudeamushütte mountain hut.
Hüttling, Going (820 m)
Hüttling, Going (820 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
6:00 h
13,6 km
980 Elevation gain
Bergdoktor circular route Söll
Partially open
Off the beaten track up to the Köpfing farmhouse. “Der Bergdoktor” (The Mountain Doctor) is a famous German-Austrian TV series, which is produced in the Wilder Kaiser region.
Bergdoktor parking lot, Söll
Bergdoktor parking lot, Söll
Hiking
Easy
3:00 h
8,4 km
370 Elevation gain
Quellen circular route
Enjoy the scenic area of the Hohe Salve where the Söll waters originate.
Exit Keat chairlift, Söll (1,533 m)
Exit Keat chairlift, Söll (1,533 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:45 h
10,3 km
530 Elevation gain
Kaiserkrone - stage 5
Gasteig – Wilder-Kaiser-Steig – Ursulablick – Gscheuerkopf – Graspoint-Hochalm – Graspoint-Niederalm – Going, Hüttling
Gasteig (750 m)
Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
5:15 h
10,8 km
840 Elevation gain
Kaiserkrone - alternative route bypassing Klamml
Gaudeamushütte – Gamswegl – path 825 – Gruttenhütte
Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)
Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
1:45 h
3,2 km
480 Elevation gain
Rübezahlschnitzweg
Family hike on Austria’s longest sculpture trail
Hartkaiser summit station, Ellmau (1,555 m)
Rübezahl-Alm, Ellmau (1,174 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
1:00 h
2,5 km
50 Elevation gain
Bergdoktor tour of Ellmau
A tour of the main filming locations of the TV series “Der Bergdoktor” (The Mountain Doctor) in Ellmau, with a refreshment stop at the inn used during filming
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (798 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (798 m)
Hiking
Easy
2:15 h
7,5 km
200 Elevation gain
Circumnavigation Juffinger Jöchl
Shady hike with idyllic resting places and views from the Zillertaler Alpen to the Inn valley.
Hiking starting point Alpenschlössl, Söll (762 m)
Hiking starting point Alpenschlössl, Söll (762 m)
Hiking
Easy
3:30 h
9,5 km
480 Elevation gain
Rehbachklamm
Themed hiking route with a trail full of natural experiences alongside the refreshing water.
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
2:30 h
7,2 km
300 Elevation gain
Ellmau Stone Circle circuit
Head through well-shaded forests of green to reach the Ellmau Stone Circle. This is a place with a special energy, making it an inviting option for taking some time to relax.
Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Hiking starting point Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
1:00 h
2,4 km
120 Elevation gain
Kleiner Pölven summit from Franzlhof
The panoramic spot of the locals, steep and fascinating.
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
5:00 h
8,5 km
880 Elevation gain
From the Kaiser-Hochalm to the Seilabodenkreuz
Alpine pasture circular hiking route with a breathtaking view over Scheffau!
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
5:15 h
12,9 km
800 Elevation gain
Marketplace tour Stöcklalm
Experience culinaric highlights for the whole family.
Bergstation Rabennest (1.150 m)
Bergstation Rabennest (1.150 m)
Hiking
Easy
0:40 h
1,7 km
90 Elevation gain
Up to the Gaudeamushütte
Hike to the Gaudeamushütte mountain hut by the Wilder Kaiser
Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)
Hiking
Easy
0:35 h
1,3 km
200 Elevation gain
Schwaiglerkogel circular hiking route
Circuit tour with breathtaking panorama
Astberg Bergstation
Astberg Bergstation
Hiking
Easy
1:20 h
4,1 km
140 Elevation gain
Crossing through the Ellmauer Tor via Eggersteig trail
Approaching from the north, this trail leads through the Steinerne Rinne to the majestic Ellmauer Tor.
Griesner Alm, 988 m
Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Hiking
Difficult
5:45 h
8,1 km
1060 Elevation gain
Brandstadl circuit
A walk that lets you experience the Brandstadl mountain and leads you to Jochstubnsee lake.
Brandstadlbahn valley station, Scheffau (681 m)
Brandstadlbahn valley station, Scheffau (681 m)
Hiking
Easy
4:45 h
12,7 km
1130 Elevation gain