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Wochenbrunner Alm (Hut)
Cosed - Open from 01.05.2025
Ellmau
(0043) 5358 2180
Kaiserkrone - approach/descent Ellmau, Wochenbrunner Alm-Gruttenhütte
Kaiserkrone - approach/descent Ellmau, Wochenbrunner Alm-Gruttenhütte
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).
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Information
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The composition of the trail varies between gravel, forest trail, fields of scree, rocky passages and trails.
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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
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Arrival
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.infoHeading from Wörgl or Kufstein on the B178 road, take the first exit to Ellmau and then take the first exit at the roundabout. Drive straight on until you reach the junction (green signs - leading towards KaiserBad/Kaisergebirge/Wochenbrunn). Turn left here, then turn right immediately after passing the bus stop. Follow the (toll) road until you reach the Wochenbrunner Alm car park.
Heading from St. Johann on the B178 road, take the first exit to Ellmau and then drive straight on until you reach the junction (green signs – leading towards KaiserBad/Kaisergebirge/Wochenbrunn). Turn right here, then turn right again immediately after passing the bus stop. Follow the (toll) road until you reach the Wochenbrunner Alm car park.Wochenbrunner Alm mountain hut, Ellmau (1,085 m) – pay & display
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Gruttenhütte (Hut)
Cosed - Open from 26.05.2025
Ellmau
(0043) 5358 43389
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