On the most beautiful summer days, the colours around Ellmau are particularly impressive - from the clear sky blue above the hiking trails to the lush grazing green around the mountain pastures that invite you to take relaxing breaks. This fills the summer holiday season at the Wilder Kaiser region with a feeling of lightness.
Everything is absolutely fine at the 5*Superior Active Hotel
Service for summer holidaymakers
Tour suggestions at our active reception
Guided tours several times a week by our mountain and hiking guides
Every guest receives an aluminium bottle to take with them for the active holiday and it can be filled with Kaiserwasser directly at the dispenser in the lobby.
We would gladly prepare a packed lunch for you upon request (pre-order at reception)
Hiking poles and backpacks can be borrowed free of charge
We also offer a shuttle service for hikers within Ellmau
With the Wilder Kaiser guest card, use of the KaiserJet is included and there are discounts for the mountain cableways.
Golf Like an Emperor
Golf
like an
emperor
The Wilder Kaiser region offers an unparalleled experience for golfers with its top-class golf courses in Ellmau and Tirol. Surrounded by the majestic backdrop of the Wilder Kaiser, every swing becomes a highlight. How often do you get the chance to play in front of an emperor? Learn more
One of the best hiking regions
One of the
best
hiking regions
The Wilder Kaiser region has received several awards for its quality-tested hiking area. Its European Hiking Seal of Quality means that its ranking among the best hiking regions in Europe is not merely a perception but actually also official.
Customised guided tours
Customised
guided
tours
What are the desired destinations? What tour requirements may we fulfil? We would be pleased to make suggestions, but we can also tailor our guided hiking tours to the needs of the hiking group.
Mountains in our hearts
Mountains
in
our hearts.
Hiking tips? Our two local mountain hiking guides, Daniela and Heidi, would be happy to help you further. They know the region very well - in the mountains they are entirely in their element.
The backpack is ready. More than 200 marked hiking trails in Ellmau and the Wilder Kaiser region lie ahead for hiking enthusiasts. The variety of tours in our region ranges from leisurely hikes to breathtaking summit ascents. Our hiking tips:
Hike to the Rübezahl-Alm (mountain hut): The trail leads directly past the hotel and up through the forest to the Rübezahl-Alm (mountain hut), at an altitude of 1,173m. If you would like to extend the tour a little further, you can add the sculpture hiking trail (Schnitzfiguren-Wanderweg) from the Rübezahl-Alm to the mountain station on the Hartkaiser mountain.
One of the very popular hikes for our guests is the tour on the Wilder Kaiser to the Ellmauer Tor, a rock saddle that can also be seen from the Kaiserhof. A challenging tour for which you should wear good walking shoes.
Biedringer Platte circular hike: This easy hike of approx. 13 km starts in the centre of Ellmau and takes you past the golf course up from the valley to the Biedringer Platte viewpoint. When you get there, it'll be time for a break.
Hike to the Ackerlhütte (mountain hut) over the Stiegenbach waterfall - This hike, which is just under 10 km, requires a good level of fitness although it offers several great vantage points, such as at Mahlereck and Bergsteigergrab.
The region's energy spots - lakes, alpine pastures and vantage points - are also top destinations for cycling tours. Ride your mountain bike, for example, northwards into the peaceful nature reserve of the Kaiser Mountains. Above Going, at the foot of the Maukspitze (mountain peak), lies the Schleier Waterfall - a worthwhile stop.
Combine cycling excursions with a swimming stop at a lake or ride to a farmed alpine pasture - or both. From the Hintersteiner Lake to the west of Scheffau you can get to Walleralm (a mountain restaurant) by mountain bike.
Mountain bikes may be transported in the cable cars on the Astberg, Hartkaiser, Brandstadl and Salvenberg mountains.
Rent an e-bike and off you go
E-biking from Ellmau
Our Wilder Kaiser region is part of the world's largest e-bike region, namely, the "Kitzbühel Alps and Kaiser Mountains". For example, follow the trail of the film locations for ‘Der Bergdoktor’ (German-Austrian medical TV drama series) from Ellmau over to Going , or cycle with motor assistance to Kitzbühel or Kufstein. Our suggestion for sporty e-bikers: The 83 km long Kaiser circular cycling route.
Our guests can rent e-bikes from our partners in the Wilder Kaiser region. At the Kaiserhof reception we would be pleased to help with the organisation. You can charge your own e-bikes in our garage.
More summer activities
Bathing in mountain lakes: Directly in the neighbouring village is the Goinger Badesee (bathing lake in Going), which was even chosen by an international jury as the most beautiful bathing lake in Tyrol. The Hintersteiner See (lake) in Scheffau is a natural jewel in the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve. It too is considered to be one of the most beautiful and cleanest natural swimming lakes in Tyrol. The bathing area is on the north shore. At 883m above sea level the water can be quite refreshing, but it can also get up to as much as 22 degrees centigrade.
Golf on the Wilder Kaiser golf course in Ellmau More about golf
Paragliding: Venture into the skies with an experienced tandem pilot. Hover above the Wilder Kaiser region and marvel at Ellmau and the mountain landscape from a bird's eye view. To the Flycenter.at website
Tennis: In Ellmau's Kapellenpark, tennis players can enjoy a sporting competition on the 5 outdoor courts. Advance booking is required.
Climbing: For those who wish to do some rock climbing, there are climbing tours for beginners right up to a professional level in Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll. At the Kaiserklettergarten (climbing park), above the Gaudeamushütte (mountain hut), there are also climbing routes for beginners. For bad weather days, the climbing hall is available as an alternative.
