Hartkaiser circuit (no. 1 & 3)

You set off from the hiking info point in Ellmau to Faistenbichl where you can have a look at the famous “Bergdoktorhaus”, the doctor’s practice in the TV series. Hike on trail no. 1 to the “Ehemalige Bergschenke” intersection and continue on trail no. 3, a forest road, to the rustic Rübezahl-Alm mountain hut with a terrace with spectacular views of the Wilder Kaiser. This is the start of Austria's longest Schnitzfigurenweg (a sculpture trail with carved figures) (no. 3a) to the Jägerhütte mountain inn.
The last part is steeply uphill to the Hartkaiser summit station at a height of 1,550 metres. At Ellmi's Zauberwelt (Magic World) children can go treasure hunting in the fairy tale forest whilst the adults explore the nature trail. To return you can follow trail no. 1 on a forest road and a steep forest trail via the Hochschwendt refreshment stop back to the hiking info point in the village.

Our tip: if your feet are aching you can also use the new Hartkaiser gondola lift to return into the valley.

Rucksack, feste Wander-/Bergschuhe mit griffiger Profilsohle, dem Wetter angepasste Wanderbekleidung (atmungsaktiv), Wechselbekleidung, Sonnenschutz (Sonnenbrille, Sonnencreme, Lippenschutz, Kopfbedeckung), Regenschutz (Regenjacke/Poncho, Knirps, Rucksackschutz), Kälteschutz (Mütze, Handschuhe), Verpflegung (ausreichend zu Trinken und Jause), ev. Wanderstöcke (höhenverstellbar), Erste-Hilfe-Ausrüstung inkl. Rettungsdecke & Biwaksack, Mobiltelefon mit vollgeladenem Akku, Stirnlampe, Plastikbeutel für Abfall, Wanderkarte, Tourenbeschreibung und Informationsmaterial (GPX-Track), Ausweis, Versicherungskarte, Bargeld.

Heading from Wörgl or Kufstein on the B178 road, take the first exit to Ellmau and then take the first exit at the roundabout. Drive along the bypass, then turn towards the centre of Ellmau when you reach the end (between MPreis and the Sporthotel). Continue straight on until you see the Tourist Information Office on the right-hand side (short-stay parking zone). The hiking starting point is located opposite this on the left-hand side. Heading from St. Johann on the B178 road, take the first exit to Ellmau and drive straight on through the town until you see the Tourist Information Office on the right-hand side (short-stay parking zone). The hiking starting point is located opposite this on the left-hand side.

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

KaiserJet stop “Ellmau Hotel Alte Post” or Postbus stop “Ellmau Dorf Bauhof”. More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info"

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

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