Anton-Karg Hut – Ellmauer Halt summit loop from Anton-Karg-Haus

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Anton-Karg Hut – Ellmauer Halt summit loop from Anton-Karg-Haus

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Anton-Karg Hut – Ellmauer Halt summit loop from Anton-Karg-Haus

08:10

11.2km

1,410m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that are highly dangerous

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

After 3.78 km for 292 m

After 4.44 km for 622 m

After 5.85 km for 128 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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81 m

Maria am Stein Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The hiker reaches the back bear bath from Kufstein via a small bridge, at the end of which the Chapel Maria am Stein was built. The Mariahilfkapelle was built and …

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180 m

Anton-Karg Hut

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An Alpine Club hut with operators who combine tradition with modernity, which is reflected above all in the decoration of the hut and the selection of dishes. In addition to …

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913 m

Hans-Berger-Haus

Alpine Hut

5.31 km

Gamshalt Summit

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Relatively challenging terrain to get to the summit and back.

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5.75 km

Ellmauer Halt summit

Highlight • Summit

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

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5.82 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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6.12 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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6.23 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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10.8 km

Anton-Karg-Haus and Hinterbärenbad Chapel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Good rest after the descent from the Stripsenjochhaus. You can have a late breakfast here before climbing the Bettlersteig.

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11.2 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.31 km

1.35 km

509 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.06 km

3.54 km

2.01 km

549 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,250 m)

Lowest point (840 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

14°C

9°C

83 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

August 15, 2026,☀️☀️☀️🤪🇦🇹 Anton-Karg-Haus – Kaiserschützensteig (B/C) – Ellmauer Halt – Gruttenhütte 🥵

4 years ago, I went from Kufstein to the Ellmauer Halt and was totally thrilled by the wildly rugged scenery in the last section to the summit of the Ellmauer Halt 🤩

And when I was looking for a way to get away from the Anton-Karg-Haus again without hiking through the Kaisertal in the announced heat, I had the glorious …

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