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!
The tour recommendations listed here are based on the current weather conditions.
However, we would like to point out that the weather and therefore the conditions can change quickly and that every tour is undertaken at your own risk.
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
ClosedAccess time2,0
Via ferrata
Difficulty levelB-C
Via ferrara length200,0 m
Stripsenjochhaus - Griesner Alm - Griesenau
Stripsenjochhaus (1,577 m)
Griesenau, Kirchdorf (719 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:00 h
7,9 km
Eventful hike for families with a great panoramic view and playgrounds for children.
Brandstadlbahn summit station, Scheffau (1,643 m)
Hexenwasser theme park, Söll (1,150 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
4:00 h
11,0 km
350 Elevation gain
This tour is rich in variety and includes slabs, water grooves, as well as a strong overhang and a traverse with an undercling passage.
Number of rope lengths5
Access time1,5
Alpine climbing route
Multi-rope length difficulty levels7-
Details about the Kaiserkrone Trail - Trailrunning Event at: www.kaiserkrone.run
Start & Finish - village center of Scheffau (732 m), address: Dorf 45, 6351 Scheffau
Start & Finish - village center of Scheffau (732 m), address: Dorf 45, 6351 Scheffau
Jogging
Intermediate
30,0 km
1500 Elevation gain
Ellmau village park - Hartkaiserbahn valley station - Bergschenke - Rübezahlalm - Jägerhütte - Hartkaiser summit station
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hartkaiser summit station, Ellmau (1,555 m)
Jogging
Intermediate
8,2 km
720 Elevation gain
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
Comfortable round with a magnificent view of the Hohe Salve.
Mountain station gondola Hexenwasser, Söll (1,150 m)
Mountain station gondola Hexenwasser, Söll (1,150 m)
Hiking
Easy
0:35 h
1,8 km
50 Elevation gain
Number of rope lengths4
Access time2,0
Alpine climbing route
Multi-rope length difficulty levels7-
recommendedA 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
Stripsenjochhaus – Stripsenkopf – Feldberg – Scheibenbichlalmen – Griesenau – Gasteig
Stripsenjochhaus, St. Johann in Tirol (1,577 m)
Gasteig (750 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
6:30 h
16,1 km
640 Elevation gain
OpenAccess time0,16666666666666666
Via ferrata
Difficulty levelB-C
Via ferrara length100,0 m
This stage combines the rich natural world of water with alpine variety – from the crystal-clear Hintersteinersee Lake and bubbling springs to the refreshing Rehbach Gorge.
Wanderstartplatz Tourismus Info, Scheffau (737 m)
Wanderstartplatz Tourismus Info, Scheffau (737 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
5:30 h
13,6 km
740 Elevation gain
recommendedA tour of the main filming locations of the TV series “Der Bergdoktor” (The Mountain Doctor) in Ellmau and Going, with a refreshment stop at the inn used during filming
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking
4:15 h
11,4 km
180 Elevation gain
Moderate tour to the Schleier Waterfall, a great outdoor experience.
Tourist Info, Going (764 m)
Tourist Info, Going (764 m)
Cycling
Intermediate
6,6 km
410 Elevation gain
Strength is born of calmness – and the summit cross of the Brandstadl is no exception
Cable car valley station, Söll (725 m)
Cable car valley station, Söll (725 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:00 h
5,6 km
910 Elevation gain
On the north side up to the Ellmauer Halt summit 2,344 m.
Access time4,5
Via ferrata
Difficulty levelB-C
Via ferrara length2000,0 m
Number of rope lengths9
Access time2,0
Alpine climbing route
Multi-rope length difficulty levels5
A run during which you can enjoy peace and quiet in the great outdoors.
Starting point Scheffau Tourist Information Office (752 m)
Starting point Scheffau Tourist Information Office (752 m)
Jogging
Intermediate
6,1 km
260 Elevation gain
ClosedThe Wilder Kaiser always in view.
Ahornsee car park, Söll (693 m)
Hiking starting point Bocking, Söll (670 m)
Hiking
3:30 h
6,0 km
130 Elevation gain
The Schattseit trail, mystical and refreshing in equal measure, is a section of the infamous Kaisermarathon, probably the toughest mountain marathon in the Alps.
Tourismus Info, Söll
Tourismus Info, Söll
Jogging
Easy
12,8 km
330 Elevation gain
Short, idyllic forest circuit with training opportunities in nature parkour.
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking
Easy
0:45 h
2,4 km
70 Elevation gain
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
8,1 km
900 Elevation gain
Partially openHike across the Alpine pastures and shower in Kaiser water!
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (738 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
5:30 h
11,8 km
910 Elevation gain
Intermediate circular hike with breathtaking views on the surrounding mountains. Attention: Trail no 828 is closed due to danger of falling rocks. Detour via path no. 816 and 827 via the Obere Regalm to the Baumgartenköpfl.
Hiking starting point Tannbichl, Going (857 m)
Hiking starting point Tannbichl, Going (857 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
4:45 h
9,8 km
760 Elevation gain
The Anna Grotto is hidden in the middle of a forest at the very foot of the Wilder Kaiser.
Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Hiking
Easy
0:20 h
0,7 km
50 Elevation gain
A beautiful tour around the Kalkstein mountain and Pillersee lake.
Tourist Info, Going (764 m)
Tourist Info, Going (764 m)
Cycling
Intermediate
66,9 km
550 Elevation gain
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
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
The circuit around Going is a lengthy and demanding tour with a great variety of different sections.
Tourist Information Office, Going (766 m)
Tourist Information Office, Going (766 m)
Jogging
Intermediate
1:25 h
11,2 km
280 Elevation gain
Hike via four mountain huts Rübezahl-Alm, Jägerhütte and Hochschwendt.
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking
6:15 h
14,0 km
600 Elevation gain
60-metre high rock dome – the Mecca for extreme climbers
Route number226
Access time1,25
Sport climbing
Number of rope lengths8
Access time2,0
Alpine climbing route
Multi-rope length difficulty levels8-
Bike tour to the idyllically situated Obere Regalm with a magnificent view.
Tourist Info, Going (764 m)
Tourist Info, Going (764 m)
Cycling
Intermediate
7,3 km
580 Elevation gain
recommendedShort hike from Jägerwirt to the Kaiseralm with great mountain views.
Hiking starting point Jägerwirt, Scheffau (883 m)
Hiking starting point Jägerwirt, Scheffau (883 m)
Hiking
Easy
1:45 h
5,0 km
250 Elevation gain
Details about the Kaiserkrone Trail - Trailrunning Event at: www.kaiserkrone.run
Start & Finish - village center of Scheffau (732 m), address: Dorf 45, 6351 Scheffau
Start & Finish - village center of Scheffau (732 m), address: Dorf 45, 6351 Scheffau
Jogging
Difficult
56,0 km
3640 Elevation gain
Following the Stampfangerbach stream on the way to Filzalm lake
Hiking starting point Bergbahn, Söll (725 m)
Hiking starting point Bergbahn, Söll (725 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
3:15 h
9,0 km
620 Elevation gain
Picture-postcard panoramic scenery to Hintersteiner See lake, a natural gem.
Villag Center, Söll (689 m)
Hintersteiner See Lake, Scheffau (889 m)
Cycling
Intermediate
9,4 km
430 Elevation gain
A nice run around the crystal-clear lake Hintersteiner See.
Starting point Seestüberl, Scheffau (822 m)
Starting point Seestüberl, Scheffau (882 m)
Jogging
Easy
5,2 km
180 Elevation gain
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