3-day mountain hut tour - stage 1

Going am Wilden Kaiser / Kaisergebirge
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 7.3 km
Duration: 4:00 h

The emperor appreciates visitors, but may they appear fragrant and well-washed. That's why we send you past the Veil Waterfall on your ascent. Take advantage of it!

Tour character

The first stage, which is still of medium difficulty, is full of scenic highlights. On the ascent from Going to the Gaudeamushütte, you pass the famous Schleier waterfall and the Stiegenbach waterfall as well as the "Koasamuch" mountaineer's grave on the Baumgartenköpfl. Up to the Schleier waterfall you walk on forest paths, then on narrow paths through alpine meadows and later on rocky passages. Take a break at the Obere Regalm (open at weekends in good weather, also on Fridays until mid-September). The wide panorama with the Kitzbühel Alps and the Hohe Tauern is a constant companion, while the jagged rock faces of the Wilder Kaiser draw closer. Overnight stay in the Gaudeamushütte, from where you can enjoy a view of the mighty Ellmauer Tor. Travel to the starting point at the Hüttling hiking parking lot with the hiking bus, e.g. from Ellmau (runs six times a day, free with guest card).

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 7.3 km
  • Duration: 4:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:860 hm
  • Elevation downhill:420 hm
Highest point1,568 m

Starting point

Hiking starting point Hüttling, Going (820 m)

Finishing point

Gaudeamushütte, Going (1,263 m)
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
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Trail condition

The composition of the trail varies between forest paths, climbs, meadow and forest trails.

Equipment

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 The hiking routes between the huts are often rather long, we recommend taking plenty of food and drink and booking your overnight stays well in advance.

Description


Fantastic views and culinary delights!

Start at the hiking starting point in Going, Hüttling (820 m). The forest path and later path 818 leads you to the natural spectacle of the Schleier waterfall. The rock dome with its waterfall invites you to take a deep breath and catch your breath. Continue along the rock faces to the Stiegenbach waterfall. At the next crossroads, continue along path 817 towards the Wilder Kaiser. After a short rocky passage, you cross the Stiegenbach stream and hike across alpine meadows to the next junction. Here you follow path 827 to the Obere Regalm (1,313 m).

Continue on trail 827 across alpine meadows uphill to the Brennenden Palven (also known as Baumgartenköpfl, 1,568 m). Fantastic panoramic views of the Wilder Kaiser rock massif to the north and the Kitzbühel Alps and Hohe Tauern to the south are the reward for the ascent. This is also the location of the famous mountaineer's grave, where the "Koasamuch" found his final resting place. The famous mountaineer of the "Edelweiss Guild" Much Wieser, born in Scheffau in 1888, campaigned for summit registers on all the Kaiser peaks.

Trail 824 now leads westwards down the valley to the Gaudeamushütte (1,263 m), which offers a marvellous view of the Ellmauer Tor. Bring the rest of the day to a cosy close with culinary delicacies.

Caution:
Obere Regalm - open Friday, Saturday & Sunday in good weather only; mid-September to mid-October Saturday & Sunday

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    KaiserJet or Public bus stop “Going Dorf”.

    From "Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof" or "Going Dorf" bus stop, continue with the "Hüttling Hiking Bus" free of charge to the starting point of the Kaiserkrone to Going Hüttling.

    From Scheffau take the free "KaiserJet" hiking and bathing bus back to Going.
    Bus stop Scheffau Dorf
    More information at www.wilderkaiser.info/mobility 

    Next bus stop at the end of stage 1: Ellmau Wochenbrunner Alm.
    From here, take the Wochenbrunner Alm hiking bus to the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof bus stop and continue with the KaiserJet or public buses.
     

  • Parking

    Public car park Bildungszentrum, Going (744 m) - free
    Camping and permanent parking is prohibited on this car park.

    From "Going Dorf" bus stop directly with the Hüttling hiking bus free of charge to the starting point of the Kaiserkrone to Going Hüttling.

    The car park at the hiking starting point in Hüttling is a day car park, which means that no ticket can be purchased for several days. The parking ticket is therefore only valid on the day of issue! It is a public car park from May to October. During the winter months from November to April the car park is not attended. During this time the use is at your own risk!
    Camping and permanent parking is prohibited on this car park. (Vehicles that are parked illegally will be reported to the police and towed.)

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