Ellmauer Halt summit – Gruttenhütte loop from Wochenbrunneralm

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Ellmauer Halt summit – Gruttenhütte loop from Wochenbrunneralm

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Ellmauer Halt summit – Gruttenhütte loop from Wochenbrunneralm

06:34

10.6km

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: August 26, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.61 km for 456 m

After 3.23 km for 59 m

After 4.35 km for 2.22 km

After 7.63 km for 59 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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2.63 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 …

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4.97 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 …

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5.36 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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5.43 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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5.73 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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7.47 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 …

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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.91 km

1.40 km

724 m

397 m

119 m

Surfaces

5.98 km

3.10 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

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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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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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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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October 16, 2023,Abstieg über die Gruttenhütte

Well recovered and back to the valley in bright sunshine ☀️

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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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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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