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Welcome to walking in Ellmau

  • Over 700km of Wilder Kaiser walking trails and hikes
  • 130 Mapped routes and 7 family adventure worlds
  • Fantastic for families, walkers, and avid hikers
From rolling meadow paths and ridgeline views to cabled climbs in the Wilder Kaiser peaks, there’s so much to explore on an Ellmau hiking holiday.
Ellmau makes up part of Austria’s Wilder Kaiser with Going, Scheffau, and Söll. Here, visitors can enjoy 700km+ of marked trails, ranging from scenic lakeside walks and valley circuits to demanding limestone-cliff ascents.
Bringing the kids along? Ellmau walking holidays are fab for families. Grab the "Hartkaiserbahn" gondola up to Ellmi's Zauberwelt for treetop walks, playparks, mazes, trampolines, and nature trails, or head over to RiesenWelt Brixen for splashy lakeside fun and “squelchy” barefoot paths.

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How to get around Ellmau

How our self-guided Ellmau walking holidays work:

Our self-guided trips let you set your own pace, from the length of your stay, to how far you walk each day. But if you’re used to group or guided holidays, you might be wondering how you’ll get around? Well, it’s easy…

Getting to and around town:

Your transfer from the airport is included with your trip. Once there, you'll find the resort is highly walkable. Meadow, forest, and river footpaths are easily accessible from town, and there's even a gondola to help whisk you 1,000m up to higher trails across the Wilder Kaiser mountains.

Getting to your walks and hikes:

The free KaiserJet bus runs every 30 mins, connecting you to hikes around Going, Scheffau, and Söll, and even more lifts at Hintersteinersee Lake.
Public buses also connect to neighbouring Kufstein, Wörgl, Kitzbühel, and St Johann - all free with your Wilder Kaiser Summer Card.

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Other things to do in Ellmau

Grab your bike, don your helmet, and get pedalling!

Welcome to one of the world’s largest e-bike networks. Yes, really! With over 350km of cycling routes, Ellmau is a paradise for riders of all ages and abilities:
  • Wilder Kaiser Cycle Path - Challenging ride
  • Bergdoktor Loop - Panoramic views
  • Mountain Trail to Wochenbrunner Alm

Always active, never bored - the Austrian Alps motto

Like to stay active? you'll love Ellmau! Even when you're not walking or cycling, it delivers. From splashy fun to airborne adventures, and even a spot of golf - now THAT'S a hole in one:
  • KaiserBad Ellmau - Pools, slides, and a spa
  • Tandem Paragliding - Glide like an eagle
  • Ellmi’s Zauberwelt - Mountaintop magic
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Generous portions, friendly faces, and views for days

When dining in Ellmau, you'll find the food is as comforting as the mountain views are dramatic. Wander to rustic mountain huts for hearty Tyrolean classics, or to sunny patios for a pint:
  • Rübezahl-Alm - Legendary Käsespätzle
  • Gasthaus Widauer - Traditional vibes
  • Ellmauer Alm - Part bar, part food hut

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