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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
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!
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.
287 Routes and tours
Tour de Tirol | Summit hike Hohe Salve
The route – stunningly beautiful & challenging
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Söll (689 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Söll (689 m)
Jogging
Intermediate
7:30 h
18,0 km
1410 Elevation gain
Fitness parcours "Forstmeile" Ellmau
Ellmau hiking info - Gasthof Au - Forstmeile Ellmau
District "Steinerner Tisch", Ellmau
District "Steinerner Tisch", Ellmau
Jogging
Easy
1,9 km
75 Elevation gain
Ellmau golf course circuit
Gentle walking or running course in Ellmau
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Jogging
Easy
0:20 h
3,0 km
54 Elevation gain
Alpine pastures and gorge circuit
recommendedHiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (737 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (737 m)
Hiking
Easy
3:45 h
11,2 km
410 Elevation gain
Natur Parkour
Sports ground, Söll (687 m)
Sports ground, Söll (687 m)
Jogging
Easy
3,0 km
70 Elevation gain
Eagle Walk Stage 02: Gaudeamushütte - Kaindlhütte
Is it about the journey or the destination? Well, one of the destinations of this stage is definitely the Hintersteiner See lake and its views. Surrounded by stunning mountain vistas, dwarf pine scrubland and beech forests, the lake is one of the cleanest and most beautiful mountain lakes in Tirol. The private pristine gem covers 56 hectares and measures 36 metres at its deepest point. With this picture-perfect backdrop, hikers will complete the remaining distance to the Kaindlhütte hut in no time.
Gaudeamushütte
Hintersteiner See
Hiking
Intermediate
6:30 h
15,1 km
888 Elevation gain
Moon toboggan run
OpenExciting adventure stations for family tobogganing on the Hohe Salve.
Cable car valley station, Söll (725 m)
Cable car valley station, Söll (725 m)
Tobogganing
Easy
4,0 km
Salve circular cycling route
Partially openA varied circular cycling route around hohe Salve mountain with plenty of refreshment stops.
anywhere along the tour
anywhere along the tour
Cycling
Intermediate
62,0 km
650 Elevation gain
Gruttenhütte circuit
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
Kogl
OpenCozy winter tour in Hochsöll with lift support, refreshments and view to the Hohe Salve.
Mountain station gondola Hexenwasser, Söll (1,150 m)
Mountain station gondola Hexenwasser, Söll (1,150 m)
Hiking
1:30 h
3,2 km
100 Elevation gain
Waterfall – Hölzl Alm circular route
Dizzying experience via snack stations to the waterfall via unmanaged alpine pastures to the Hexenwasser. Return to the valley by cable car or on foot.
Hiking starting point Bergbahn, Söll (725 m)
Hiking starting point Bergbahn, Söll (725 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
2:00 h
5,6 km
500 Elevation gain
Alpenschlössl-Franzlhof-Village
A relaxing hike towards the village center.
Hiking starting point Alpenschlössl, Söll (762 m)
Hiking starting point Alpenschlössl Söll (762 m)
Hiking
Easy
0:55 h
3,2 km
20 Elevation gain
Hiking routes from Scheffau 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
Connection Scheffau-Söll hiking route
recommendedThis hike connects the towns of Scheffau and Söll.
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Scheffau (737 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Söll (689 m)
Hiking
2:40 h
7,1 km
70 Elevation gain
MTB Tour Hochsöll - Brixen im Thale
From Hochsöll (Hexenwasser theme park) and Filzalmsee lake to Brixen im Thale.
Hexenwasser theme park Söll Hohe Salve
Brixen im Thale valley station
Cycling
Intermediate
9,3 km
200 Elevation gain
3-day mountain hut tour - stage 2
Gaudeamushütte - Ellmauer Tor - Hintere Goinger Halt - Jubiläumssteig - Gruttenhütte
Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)
Gruttenhütte, Ellmau (1,620 m)
Hiking
Difficult
5:30 h
5,9 km
1010 Elevation gain
Hochschwendt circuit
This easy family hike takes you via the Bergdoktorhaus to the Berggasthof Hochschwendt mountain inn.
Wanderstartplatz Tourist Info, Ellmau (800m)
Wanderstartplatz Tourist Info, Ellmau (800m)
Hiking
Easy
2:45 h
8,7 km
270 Elevation gain
Schwendt sun plateau winter circuit
ClosedPicturesque circular hiking trail on the sunny side of Going in unspoilt nature - over snow fields with fantastic views of Going aht the Wilder Kaiser.
Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)
Hiking starting point Going center (former tourist information Going) (764 m)
Hiking
1:45 h
4,8 km
80 Elevation gain
Adventure winter trail Hexenwasser
OpenCozy winter walk through the snowy "Hexenwasser" and amazing views of the Hohe Salve.
Mountain station gondola Hexenwasser, Söll (1,150 m)
Mountain station gondola Hexenwasser, Söll (1,150 m)
Hiking
0:50 h
2,0 km
70 Elevation gain
Toboggan run Astberg direction Ellmau
ClosedA mountain with lots of tobogganing options and good refreshment stops.
Astbergbahn Talstation, Going (805 m)
Astbergbahn Talstation, Going (805 m)
Tobogganing
Intermediate
3,0 km
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
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
Via Max route
Number of rope lengths5
Access time2,0
Alpine climbing route
Multi-rope length difficulty levels7+
Astberg Trail
Varied beginner trail round between the Kaiser towns of Ellmau and Going.
Wanderstartplatz Tourismus Info, Ellmau
Wanderstartplatz Tourismus Info, Ellmau
Jogging
Easy
9,7 km
500 Elevation gain
ABS route
Beautiful, Alpine sport climbing with consistent difficulty.
Number of rope lengths11
Access time2,0
Alpine climbing route
Multi-rope length difficulty levels7-
Kaiserblüte - Alpine Meadow Stage (Hochsöll-Brandstadl)
This stage explores the varied alpine pasture landscape, passing traditional huts, flower-filled meadows and glittering mountain lakes – all the way up to the Hohe Salve, said to be Tyrol’s most beautiful panoramic summit.
Cable car valley station, Söll (725 m)
Brandstadlbahn valley station, Scheffau (682 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
4:45 h
10,5 km
770 Elevation gain
Marketplace tour Silleralm
Culinary tour on the Hohe Salve
Bergstation Rabennest (1.150 m)
Bergstation Rabennest (1.150 m)
Hiking
Easy
1:30 h
4,0 km
160 Elevation gain
Kaiserblüte - Alpine Meadow Stage (Astberg-Hartkaiser)
This scenic stage through alpine pastures offers an immersive nature experience – with gentle high trails, lush meadows, rustic huts, and spectacular views of the Wilder Kaiser.
Astbergbahn valley station, Going (805 m)
Hartkaiserbahn valley station, Ellmau (814 m)
Hiking
Easy
4:15 h
12,8 km
610 Elevation gain
Hochlechen circular route
A leisurely up and down with views of the Wilder Kaiser.
Hiking starting point Bergbahn, Söll (725 m)
Hiking starting point Bergbahn, Söll (725 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
4:30 h
13,5 km
470 Elevation gain
Kaiserkrone - stage 3
Kaindlhütte - Bettlersteig - Anton-Karg-Haus - Hans-Berger-Haus - Stripsenjochhaus
Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (889 m)
Stripsenjochhaus, St. Johann in Tirol (1,577 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
5:00 h
9,3 km
840 Elevation gain
Practice via ferrata
ClosedThe short via ferrata is ideal for beginners.
Access time1,0
Via ferrata
Difficulty levelB-C
Via ferrara length50,0 m
Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)
From the Bergdoktorhaus to the Rübezahl-Alm mountain hut and the Carved Figures path to Ellmi’s Zauberwelt.
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking
Easy
5:30 h
15,8 km
730 Elevation gain
Kaiserkrone - around the Wilder Kaiser in 5 days
Partially openWild and free - 5 days of hiking on old paths around the Wilder Kaiser The five-day hike from hut to hut is one of the most beautiful multi-day circular tours in Tirol. It takes mountain walkers along a route of around 58 kilometres, featuring ascents and descents with a difference in altitude of approximately 4,000 metres as they circle around the imposing Wilder Kaiser massif.
Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)
Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)
Hiking
Intermediate
27 h
57,7 km
4000 Elevation gain
Hausberg trail (no. 8)
Hiking trail no. 8 to the Hausberg via the Marienkapelle (St Mary’s Chapel).
Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (798 m)
Brenner Alm, Ellmau (1,236 m)
Hiking
Easy
3:00 h
7,5 km
440 Elevation gain
Cycling tour to Wochenbrunner Alm
Ellmau Tourist Information Office - golf course - Wochenbrunner Alm
Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (800 m)
Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m)
Cycling
Intermediate
4,8 km
260 Elevation gain
Schattseit winter circuit
ClosedPeace and strength, slow down and take a deep breath.
Ahornsee car park, Söll (693 m)
Ahornsee car park, Söll (693 m)
Hiking
4:45 h
12,0 km
220 Elevation gain
Snow crystal circuit
ClosedExplore the sunny foot of the Pölven mountain.
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking starting point Franzlhof, Söll (703 m)
Hiking
2:30 h
6,8 km
100 Elevation gain
Lama circuit Ellmau
Ellmau hiking info point - Gasthof Au - Ellmauer Hof - Haflingertränke - Auwald - Ellmau hiking info point
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Hiking starting point Tourist Info, Ellmau (800 m)
Jogging
Easy
1:30 h
9,8 km
300 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
175 Elevation gain