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The panoramic Scheffauer is the last high peak in the west at 2,111 m above sea level.
moderate
Distance 7.9 km
7:00 h
1,180 m
1,180 m
2,111 m
921 m
Ascent:
Depart from the hiking starting point by taking the forest road (barriers), always following the signs for “Scheffauer”. After about an hour of hiking, you will come to the mountain hut (1,257 m). You should then head uphill on the narrow trail 814a, passing through open meadows and then the thin deciduous forest before crossing the large field of scree until you reach the “Scheffauer” turnoff.
The terrain becomes more demanding as of this point, leading up through steep fields of mountain pine and steep rocky sections until you come to the ridge (the key part known as the “Wasserloch” is secured with steel ropes - ATTENTION: the ropes are not tensioned over the winter!). Continue west along the summit ridge for around 10 minutes via the “Kegelbahn” section to reach the summit with a magnificent view over the Inn Valley, the main Alpine ridge and far into the Bavarian region.
Descent:
as ascent
Variant:
descent via the north side of the Scheffauer to the mountain hut, 1,318 m. This route takes you along the Widauersteig trail (largely secured with steel rope), which requires absolute surefootedness and a good head for heights. You should then continue via the Alpine pasture, making a large bend around the Scheffauer to reach the Hintersteiner See lake before returning to the car park. This extends the tour by around 3 hours!
Prerequisite: No fear of heights and surefootedness are absolutely necessary! HELM (danger of falling rocks)
Depart from the hiking starting point by taking the forest road (barriers), always following the signs for “Scheffauer”. After about an hour of hiking, you will come to the mountain hut (1,257 m). You should then head uphill on the narrow trail 814a, passing through open meadows and then the thin deciduous forest before crossing the large field of scree until you reach the “Scheffauer” turnoff.
The terrain becomes more demanding as of this point, leading up through steep fields of mountain pine and steep rocky sections until you come to the ridge (the key part known as the “Wasserloch” is secured with steel ropes - ATTENTION: the ropes are not tensioned over the winter!). Continue west along the summit ridge for around 10 minutes via the “Kegelbahn” section to reach the summit with a magnificent view over the Inn Valley, the main Alpine ridge and far into the Bavarian region.
Descent:
as ascent
Variant:
descent via the north side of the Scheffauer to the mountain hut, 1,318 m. This route takes you along the Widauersteig trail (largely secured with steel rope), which requires absolute surefootedness and a good head for heights. You should then continue via the Alpine pasture, making a large bend around the Scheffauer to reach the Hintersteiner See lake before returning to the car park. This extends the tour by around 3 hours!
Prerequisite: No fear of heights and surefootedness are absolutely necessary! HELM (danger of falling rocks)
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Highest point
Scheffauer, 2,111 m
Lowest point
921 m
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Ascent:
From the hiking start point along the forest road (barrier) always follow the signs "Steiner-Hochalm" or "Scheffauer." After about half an hour you reach the Steiner-Hochalm, 1,257 m, and from here you climb on the narrow trail, first over open alpine terrain, later through the light deciduous forest, and finally over the large scree field to the fork "Scheffauer." From now on, the terrain becomes more demanding and leads through steep dwarf pine fields and finally over steep rocky terrain up to the ridge (key point "Wasserloch" secured with steel cable). Continue along the summit ridge over the so-called "Kegelbahn" westward in 10 minutes to the summit with wonderful views.
Descent:
Same as ascent.
Variant:
Descent via the north side of the Scheffauer to the Kaindlhütte, 1,318 m. This route leads over the Widauersteig (mostly secured with steel cable) which requires absolute surefootedness and a head for heights. Then over the Walleralm in a large loop around the Scheffauer to the Hintersteiner See and back to the parking lot. This extends the route by about 3 hours!
From the hiking start point along the forest road (barrier) always follow the signs "Steiner-Hochalm" or "Scheffauer." After about half an hour you reach the Steiner-Hochalm, 1,257 m, and from here you climb on the narrow trail, first over open alpine terrain, later through the light deciduous forest, and finally over the large scree field to the fork "Scheffauer." From now on, the terrain becomes more demanding and leads through steep dwarf pine fields and finally over steep rocky terrain up to the ridge (key point "Wasserloch" secured with steel cable). Continue along the summit ridge over the so-called "Kegelbahn" westward in 10 minutes to the summit with wonderful views.
Descent:
Same as ascent.
Variant:
Descent via the north side of the Scheffauer to the Kaindlhütte, 1,318 m. This route leads over the Widauersteig (mostly secured with steel cable) which requires absolute surefootedness and a head for heights. Then over the Walleralm in a large loop around the Scheffauer to the Hintersteiner See and back to the parking lot. This extends the route by about 3 hours!
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80 KaiserJet and 865+866 VVT-Regiobuslines: Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser Dorf and then30 KaiserJet: Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser Gh Bärnstatt
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Directions
Heading from Wörgl, Kufstein or St. Johann on the B178 road, take the exit to Scheffau and drive through the village as you continue in the direction of the Hintersteiner See. You will reach the hiking starting point immediately after St. Leonhard Kapelle chapel on the right-hand side (diagonally opposite the Gasthaus Bärnstatt inn).Parking
Heading from Wörgl, Kufstein or St. Johann on the B178 road, take the exit to Scheffau and drive through the village as you continue in the direction of the Hintersteiner See. You will reach the hiking starting point immediately after St. Leonhard Kapelle chapel on the right-hand side (diagonally opposite the Gasthaus Bärnstatt inn).Car park at Bärnstatt hiking starting point, Scheffau (920 m) – pay & display
Coordinates
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47.542810, 12.232900
DMS
47°32'34.1"N 12°13'58.4"E
UTM
33T 291776 5269198
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Author’s map recommendations
Wilder Kaiser hiking map (1:25,000) available at the information offices in Ellmau, Going, Scheffau, and Söll.
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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;Helmet (Danger of falling rocks!)
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
7.9 km
Duration
7:00 h
Ascent
1,180 m
Descent
1,180 m
Highest point
2,111 m
Lowest point
921 m
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