Ellmauer Tor

Hiking

HardLevel
6:00 hDuration
7,8 kmDistance
1981 mHighest point
949 mUphill
1041 mDownhill
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Tour information

Starting point is Griesner Alm. Hike up past Wildanger Hütte to Eggersteig trail, the start of this hike’s most difficult but also most scenic part. The famous Eggersteig crosses over the Wilder Kaiser via an improbable route between two vertical limestone walls. Although this route involves narrow ledges, climbing ladders and cables, it is possible to do it without via ferrata equipment. The last portion is the mighty Steinerne Rinne, an old glacial cirque above which vertical walls are towering on both sides. The trail to the summit on Ellmauer Tor (1981 m) is steep with a few cable passages. The way down to Gaudeamushütte is through loose scree. A hiking trail takes you to Wochenbrunner Alm.

NOTE:
If you still have some energy left and are looking to “bag a peak”, you can continue from Ellmauer Tor to Hintere Goinger Halt (2192 m). Hiking time from the saddle is approx. 50 minutes. This hike involves some scrambling - tackle it only if you are sure-foot and have a good head for heights.

Info

Ellmauer Tor

Features

Difficulty level: difficult

Path surface narrow steep mountain trail with partially exposed areas with danger of falling, gravel plains,
Recommended equipment - outdoor clothing
- sturdy shoes
- Sufficient food and drinks
- First aid kit
- Mobile phone with full battery & charger
- Hiking map & guide literature
- GPS device or download the GPS data to your mobile phone if necessary
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, cap)
- Rain protection
- Cash
Getting there Coming from Kitzbühel/St Johann on the B161, drive towards Salzburg. In St. Johann, leave the second roundabout on Salzburger Straße at the second exit. Take the exit left to Kössen/Schwendt and drive slightly uphill on the B176. You will next pass the Kirchdorf district of Gasteig and shortly afterwards you will reach Griesenau, where you turn left into Kaiserbachtal. After 650 m you reach the Kaiserbachtal toll station car park.

Coming from Waidring/Erpfendorf/Kirchdorf, head towards St. Johann. Follow the B178 and turn right towards Kirchdorf. At the church in Kirchdorf take the Gasteiger Straße in the direction of Kössen/Schendt. Drive slightly uphill on the B176. You will then pass the Kirchdorf district of Gasteig and shortly afterwards you will reach Griesenau, where you turn left into Kaiserbachtal. After 650 m you will reach the Kaiserbachtal toll station car park.

This will take you to the St. Johann in Tirol region:
https://www.kitzbueheler-alpen.com/en/stjo/getting-here/holidays.html
Public transport Bus: Line 4000 stop Kirchdorf in Tirol Griesenau, Okto hiking bus 5 stop Kaiserbachtal parking lot
In the summer months, take the Okto hiking bus to the Kaiserbachtal car park stop in comfort and free of charge.
All journey times for public transport in the St. Johann in Tirol region can be found here: kitzalps.cc/mobile
Parking Kirchdorf i.T. Griesner Alm (Kaiserbachtal 6)