Ötting-Horngach circuit

Ötting-Horngach circuit

Description

From the centre of Scheffau, follow the signs in the direction of Jägerwirt and Ellmau. You walk through the forest along the Treffauerbach stream until you reach the Mittersbach farmhouse. There you turn right towards Ellmau and at the next junction turn left along the asphalt road up to the Ötting and Kaisern farms. Shortly after the farms at Kaisern, turn right downhill along forest path no. 22 to Ellmau. You pass the Haflingertränke and the farms at Grub and Buchau until you reach Auwald, where the Gasthof Föhrenhof inn is located. Via the districts of Horngach and Niederachen you return to Scheffau via a field path. 
 

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Information

  • The composition of the trail varies between asphalt, forest road, gravel.
     

  • 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
     

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Arrival

  • KaiserJet/Postbus stop “Scheffau Dorf”.
    More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info/mobility

  • 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).

  • Public car park, Scheffau (740 m), north of the Community Hall - free

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