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Ellmauer Halt summit – Gruttenhütte loop from Wochenbrunneralm

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Ellmauer Halt summit – Gruttenhütte loop from Wochenbrunneralm

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4.9

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706

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Ellmauer Halt summit – Gruttenhütte loop from Wochenbrunneralm

06:38

10.5km

1,160m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.98 km for 138 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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90 m

View of the Wilder Kaiser from the Trailhead

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The road toll to the car park is 5€. This is also the parking fee, of which €1.50 can be redeemed as a value in the Wochenbrunneralm.

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562 m

Gamsweg Trail in the Kaiser Mountains

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Beautiful path over roots, meadows and scree fields - really varied and probably the most interesting connection between Wochenbrunner and Gaudeamushütte.

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2.59 km

Klamml via ferrata (Ellmauer Klamml)

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If you don't dare to climb the anniversary trail, the Klamml trail is the best choice. You need surefootedness and a head for heights to be able to master this short climb. It's a really beautiful trail, well worth the effort. You don't need any via ferrata equipment, with a good basic level of fitness you can master this route. In between you can always enjoy the beautiful view and the surroundings. Alternatively, you can also go the Klamml via ferrata.

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4.91 km

Rote Rinn Col

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Rocky notch with steep slopes as a transition between the southern and northern cliffs of the Wilder Kaiser or transition (highest point) on the way between the Anton-Karg-Haus in Hinterbärenbad in the Kaiserbachtal in the north and the Gruttenhütte in the south. From the north a path leads over the Scharlingerboden followed by a via ferrata, from the south the Gamsängersteig leads along the steep rock faces. Great views in both directions and views up to the Ellmauer Halt.

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5.30 km

Ellmauer Halt summit

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An absolute must if you can't get to the Gruttenhütte in good weather.

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5.36 km

Mountain hut below the Ellmauer Halt

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In the refuge, don't forget to write down the little book.

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5.66 km

Jägerwandtreppe (Kaisergebirge)

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The Jägerwand staircase leads up on steel steps with rope safety. Complete climbing equipment is required here, including a helmet and safety rope.

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7.37 km

Gruttenhütte

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The hut is located at 1,620 meters on the sunny south side at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser high above Ellmau and offers a wonderful view on the beautiful sun terrace - on clear days even as far as the Goßvenediger. The hut is towered over by the highest peak in the Wilder Kaiser – the Ellmauer Halt, at 2,344 metres.

On beautiful summer days, the much-visited hut is a popular destination for hikers and an important base for mountaineers and climbers, who can start alpine tours and great climbing routes from here.

The hut is staffed from Pentecost to mid-October.

More information: gruttenhuette.at

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.86 km

1.53 km

554 m

395 m

119 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

3.06 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 5 August

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Comments

September 7, 2021,🇦🇹 Wilder Kaiser; Ellmauer Halt und Gamshalt von Wochenbrunnalm

The sum of the vertical meters in the ascent and descent are correct. Unfortunately, the start and summit height do not match. Unfortunately, my tracker has an offset here. The starting height at Wochenbrunner Alm is 1085m and the summit height of Ellmauer Halt is 2344m.

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June 4, 2025,Wochenbrunneralm zum Ellmauer Halt

I used the day today to go on a hike. I was thrilled, but when I got to the top, it was very windy and clouded over. Looking at the other side, there were also slightly darker clouds, or maybe it was because of my sunglasses. In any case, I didn't stay up there too long. On the way down, …

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August 31, 2025,Elmauerhalt

Unfortunately, the last 10 minutes were lost.😁

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September 4, 2025,Ellmauer Halt über Gamssängersteig

Wochenbrunner Alm 1085m
Gruttenhütte 1620m
Ellmauer Halt 2342m

Parking €5 (09/25)
Stop at Wochenbrunner Alm
Stop at Gruttenhütte

Start of the via ferrata at 1860m almost to the summit

This path will be rocky! 🤗
In the Hundsgrube area, the gravel field below the path, the Gamssängersteig could also be called the 'Gamsbarbequebauchbacongoldbroilersteig'; you'll be grilled 🔥 even the chamois …

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June 9, 2023,Berg Ellmauer Halt von Wochenbrunneralm

The Ellmauer Halt, the cursed woman. Started from the Wochenbrunner Alm. Ascent to the Gruttenhütte about 1 hour quite steep on a relatively rocky path through the forest. Then on to the Ellmauer Halt. About 30 minutes to the point where the final ascent really begins. Well secured with wire rope and other metal at the necessary points. Helmet compulsory …

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October 16, 2023,Abstieg über die Gruttenhütte

Well recovered and back to the valley in bright sunshine ☀️

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July 19, 2025,Berg Ellmauer Halt von Wochenbrunneralm mit Bruder 2025

Annual ascent of the damned woman.

This time with my brother. I've already described the route. Nevertheless, a few more words that caught my attention today, partly because of my brother. From the start at the Wochenbrunneralm, the path is always rocky and gravelly. I hadn't noticed that until now 🤪. Komoot documents absurd walking times. We weren't moving for …

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August 16, 2022,Bergkraxelei zum Ellmauer Halt (2344 m) - Wilder Kaiser

A mountain tour that had everything: clouds, sun, normal hiking trails, scree fields, ladder, ironing path, exposed areas with and without safety gear and a lot of rock contact. Since the limits are shown at about 9 hours walking time. Great tour, which is high in our ranking 👍🗻

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Ellmauer Halt summit – Gruttenhütte loop from Wochenbrunneralm

View of the Wilder Kaiser from the Trailhead

Gamsweg Trail in the Kaiser Mountains

Klamml via ferrata (Ellmauer Klamml)

Rote Rinn Col

Ellmauer Halt summit

Mountain hut below the Ellmauer Halt

Jägerwandtreppe (Kaisergebirge)

Gruttenhütte

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