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Hochalm hike

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    A circular route full of experiences that leads from the Seebachgraben gorge to the Wilder-Kaiser-Steig trail - discover one of the most beautiful parts of Scheffau!
    moderate
    Distance 19.7 km
    7:00 h
    1,140 m
    1,160 m
    1,429 m
    668 m
    Starting from the church, head left along the asphalt road (no. 56) past the Niederscheffau and Lindenhof farms to Hintersteiner See via Seebachgraben (trail no. 43). This trail leads beside a creek through the Seebachgraben gorge. At the end, a path on the left climbs through the forest and continues through a meadow. Once you reach the Grüblernhof farm, follow the road to the left to Hintersteiner See. At the Seestüberl restaurant, turn right and follow the path no. 45a + no. 45 until you reach the Walleralm. After the Walleralm, keep right and follow the WKS (Wilder-Kaiser-Steig trail no. 823) towards the Steiner Hochalm and continue along the WKS until you reach the Kaiser-Hochalm. Stay on the WKS until the Wegscheid-Hochalm, where you begin your descent to the Jägerwirt inn (trail no. 826) and then continue back to the village.
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    moderate
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    moderate

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    1,429 m
    Lowest point
    668 m
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    From the church, go left over the asphalt road (No. 56) past the farms Niederscheffau and Lindenhof to the Cafe Rosemarie. Then turn right towards Hintersteiner See (trail No. 43). This path leads you through the romantically wild Seebachgraben. At the end, a path climbs left up through the forest and over a meadow. At Grüblernhof, follow the road left to Seestüberl/Hintersteiner See. At the Seestüberl, go right uphill over a path (No. 45a) which then joins a forest road (No. 45). Follow this to the Walleralm. There, keep right and follow the WKS (Wilder Kaiser Trail No. 823) towards Steiner-Hochalm. Continue on the WKS to Kaiser-Hochalm. The WKS continues to the Wegscheid-Hochalm junction, where the descent begins to the Jägerwirt (trail No. 826) and further back to the village.
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    Public transport

    KaiserJet/Postbus stop “Scheffau Dorf”.

    More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info/mobil

    Directions

    Heading from Wörgl, Kufstein or St. Johann on the B178 road, take the exit to Scheffau. Shortly before you come to the church, you will see the Tourist Info and the hiking starting point on the left-hand side (short-stay parking zone).

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    Heading from Wörgl, Kufstein or St. Johann on the B178 road, take the exit to Scheffau. Shortly before you come to the church, you will see the Tourist Info and the hiking starting point on the left-hand side (short-stay parking zone).
    Public car park, Scheffau (740 m), north of the Community Hall - free

    Coordinates

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    47.527640, 12.250460
    DMS
    47°31'39.5"N 12°15'01.7"E
    UTM
    33T 293038 5267465
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Wilder Kaiser hiking map (1:25,000) available at the tourist offices in Ellmau, Going, Scheffau, and Söll

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    Equipment

    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

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    19.7 km
    Duration
    7:00 h
    Ascent
    1,140 m
    Descent
    1,160 m
    Highest point
    1,429 m
    Lowest point
    668 m
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