Mountain hikes Hochschwendt circuit

Ellmau /
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 8.7 km
Duration: 2:45 h

This easy family hike takes you via the Bergdoktorhaus to the Berggasthof Hochschwendt mountain inn.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 8.7 km
  • Duration: 2:45 h
  • Elevation uphill:270 hm
  • Elevation downhill:270 hm
Highest point 1,059 m

Starting point

Wanderstartplatz Tourist Info, Ellmau (800m)

Finishing point

Wanderstartplatz Tourist Info, Ellmau (800m)
  • Fitness level 2 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families

Best time of year

  • January
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Trail condition

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

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.

Description

You start your Tour in the centre of Ellmau at the Hiking starting point opposite the Tourist Information Office. Walk past the church to the right and follow the Bergdoktorhaus signs. After visiting the famous TV doctor's practice, walk along hiking trail no. 1 to the Berggasthof Hochschwendt mountain inn. After a good Tyrolean meal, you hike a few more meters uphill until you reach the hiking trail 1b. Follow this trail, and then hiking trail no. 3, past the former Bergschenke inn and back to the starting point in the village centre.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    KaiserJet stop “Dorfplatz Ellmau/Alte Post” or Postbus stop “Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof”. More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info/mobility

  • Parking

    Public car parks in Ellmau centre or west - for free.

  • Contact

    Hochschwendt Runde
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