From KaiserWelt to the Hexenwasser theme park

The hike begins at KaiserWelt in Scheffau, departing from the summit station of the Brandstadlbahn. “KaiserWelt” is a leisure park located at an elevation of 1,650 metres, between the summit station of the gondola lift and the Brandstadl mountain restaurant. The Kaiser has lots to do in his empire and needs the assistance of his royal helpers. In the Wilder Kaiser forest, visitors will need to discover the secrets of the forest – whether on the castle wall, on the climbing wall or on the vast range of play equipment that is available. Having explored the “KaiserWelt”, the hike continues towards Filzalmsee lake (trail no. 99). The Filzalmsee offers somewhere to relax and it is also the starting point for a whole series of high-altitude hikes that are full of experiences. After you leave the Filzalmsee, you will then come to the “Hexenwasser” theme park in Hochsöll. Featuring reservoirs, climbing ponds, mud pools, Kneipp basins and the longest barefoot path in Austria, there’s no chance of being bored here. You can then ride the Söll cable car down into the valley, where our free “KaiserJet” bus for hikers will already be waiting to take you back to your starting point in Scheffau.

Wilder Kaiser hiking map (1:25.000) available in the tourist information centres Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll

Rucksack, sturdy hiking shoes, weather-appropriate hiking gear, sun protection, waterproofs, snack and drink, hiking poles (height adjustable) if required, mobile phone, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, route description and information materials (GPX track), ID, cash

Heading from Wörgl, Kufstein or St. Johann on the B178 road, take the exit to the cable car valley station when you reach the ENI petrol station in Scheffau.

Car park at Brandstadlbahn cable car valley station, Scheffau (682 m) – free