View of the Ellmauer Tor – Gruttenhütte loop from Wochenbrunneralm

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View of the Ellmauer Tor – Gruttenhütte loop from Wochenbrunneralm

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View of the Ellmauer Tor – Gruttenhütte loop from Wochenbrunneralm

03:08

7.19km

540m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

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

After 2.80 km for 456 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

47 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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1.66 km

Gaudeamus Hut

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Very good hut. Be sure to try the apple strudel!

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1.85 km

View of the Ellmauer Tor

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The Ellmau Gate is a rocky saddle approximately 1,981 meters high in the heart of the Kaiser Mountains in Tyrol, in the municipality of Kirchdorf in Tirol. A good 70 …

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2.17 km

Klamml Trail (Kaiser Mountains)

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One of two very interesting paths from the Gaudeamushütte to the Gruttenhütte. Scenic very nice, but sometimes quite steep. Via ferrata equipment not required. For children but not fully recommended ...

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2.82 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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3.37 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 …

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3.43 km

Panoramic view from Trail 14a, Kaisergebirge

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Even if the climb to the Gruttenhütte is a road, that doesn't detract from the enjoyment of the panorama. Attention: in the summer the sun is blazing here and there are almost no places in the shade.

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5.98 km

Ellmau Stone Circle

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This stone circle is not far from the Wochenbrunner Alm. A beautiful place not just to meditate.

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7.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.10 km

2.25 km

729 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

1.03 km

189 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,600 m)

Lowest point (1,060 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

11°C

4°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

October 12, 2023,Hölzernes Kreuz mit Wanderung über den Riesen zur Gruttenhütte

I actually wanted to go to the Bergdoktor, but my daughter thought better of it.
I'm out of practice and no more 50... so believe me, I was happy to get over the ridge😜

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