Winter hike Winter hiking trail connection Ellmau-Scheffau

Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser /
Route length: 6.1 km
Duration: 2:15 h

Wonderful winter hike on the sunny side of the valley and easy return to the starting point by bus.

Tour information

  • Length: 6.1 km
  • Duration: 2:15 h
  • Elevation uphill:40 hm
  • Elevation downhill:110 hm
Highest point 799 m

Starting point

Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Ellmau (800 m)

Finishing point

Hiking starting point Tourist Information Office, Scheffau (737 m)
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Suitable for families

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

The composition of the trail varies between short sections of asphalt and snow-covered winter hiking trails.
 

Equipment

Sturdy high mountaineering boots with anti-slip treaded soles (waterproof), weather-appropriate outdoor gear (breathable) incl. 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 hot drinks, hiking poles (height adjustable) if required, first aid kit incl. rescue blanket, mobile phone with fully charged battery, headlamp, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, route description and information materials (GPX track), ID card, insurance card, cash

Description

You start this leisurely winter hike at the hiking starting point directly opposite the Ellmau Tourist Info. Head towards the golf course and shortly after the Sonneck restaurant, turn onto the groomed winter hiking trail (parallel to the Kaiserloipe) to Scheffau. Follow this to the district of Wald and enjoy the fantastic view of the Wilder Kaiser. Continue around the Auwald district and then towards Scheffau. A detour to Gasthof Föhrenhof for a refreshment break is always worthwhile. Shortly after the inn, turn back onto the prepared winter hiking trail until you reach the Scheffau district of Trattenbach, passing the craft museum in Niederachen. Walk past the Koasa bakery on the winter hiking trail parallel to the ski slope into the centre of Scheffau. The 4060 bus takes you comfortably back to Ellmau.
Of course you can also start the tour in Scheffau.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

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

  • Parking

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

  • Contact

    Winterwanderweg Verbindung Ellmau-Scheffau
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