- Brief description
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This familyfriendly hike leads you along the panoramic trail from the Brandstadl mountain in Scheffau to the Hartkaiser mountain in Ellmau.
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)
- Route
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Osthang (1,650 m)0.1 kmBerggasthof Brandstadl0.1 kmTanzbodenalm0.5 kmKlabauterschiff2.5 kmHartkaiser (1,555 m)2.6 kmKaiserexpress (1,531 m)3.1 kmAlmbahn (1,531 m)3.1 kmTanzbodenalm5.3 kmBerggasthof Brandstadl5.7 kmOsthang (1,650 m)5.8 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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The Brandstadlbahn takes you comfortably from Scheffau up to the Brandstadl mountain (1.650 m), the starting point of this panoramic hike. From the Brandstadlbahn mountain station, hike past the Brandstadl mountain restaurant and the “KaiserWelt” play ground. Follow hiking trail no. 40 to the Hartkaiser. You will pass Tanzbodenalm and a crossroads. Turn left onto panorama path no. 6, which takes you to the Hartkaiser mountain station in Ellmau (1.550 m) with almost no difference in altitude. Before you enjoy the beautiful view of the Wilder Kaiser from the terrace of the Hartkaiser panorama restaurant, you will pass through “Ellmi’s Zauberwelt” - an adventure world, full of goblins, fairies and forest spirits. On the way back, you can take forest path no. 11 in the direction of Brandstadl or the familiar panorama path no. 6 again. Finally, you meet the route from the way there just below the Tanzbodenalm and hike up to the Brandstadl mountain station.
You can start the circular hike either from the Brandstadl in Scheffau or in the opposite direction from the Hartkaiser in Ellmau. It is also possible to do the hike in one direction and take the gondola (Brandstadlbahn or Hartkaiserbahn) down to the valley. Once in the valley, you can take the KaiserJet hiking bus back to the starting point in Scheffau or Ellmau. - Directions
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The Brandstadl gondola lift provides a comfortable journey from Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser to the Brandstadl mountain, the starting point of this panoramic hike. From the Brandstadlbahn summit station, hike past the Brandstadl mountain restaurant and the “KaiserWelt” leisure park. After a brief descent, follow the path markings numbered “40”. Having passed the Tanzbodenalm mountain inn and a large crossroads, turn left at the first opportunity to join the panoramic trail no. 6. Featuring almost no change in elevation, this trail will lead you to the summit station on the Hartkaiser (1,555 m). Before you visit the viewing terrace at the Hartkaiser panoramic restaurant and enjoy the beautiful view of the Wilder Kaiser, you will first pass through “Ellmi’s Zauberwelt” - a world of nature and adventure, full of sprites, fairies and forest spirits. On the return leg, you should follow the same path back for a short distance until you come to the next fork. Instead of taking the panoramic trail, keep left and hike towards the Brandstadl along a forest road (trail no. 11). You will ultimately rejoin the original route from the outward leg, hiking up a slight incline as you pass the Tanzbodenalm and return to the Brandstadl summit station.
- Highest point
- 1,641 m
- Endpoint
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Brandstadlbahn mountain station, Scheffau (1,650 m) or Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, Ellmau (1.550 m)
- Height profile
- Equipment
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Rucksack, sturdy hiking shoes, weather-appropriate hiking gear, sun protection, waterproofs, snack and drink, hiking poles (height adjustable) if required, mobile phone, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, route description and information materials (GPX track), ID, cash
- Arrival
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Heading from Wörgl, Kufstein or St. Johann on the B178 road, take the exit to the cable car valley station when you reach the ENI petrol station in Scheffau.
- Public transportation
- Parking
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Car park at Brandstadlbahn cable car valley station, Scheffau (682 m) – free
- Author
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The tour Panoramic circuit Brandstadl–Hartkaiser is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Wilder Kaiser
1945
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Brixen im Thale
510