The 5 most beautiful hikes in the Wilder Kaiser region<\/h1><\/div>You’ve checked into the trendy Dorfgl\u00fcck Hostel, your hiking boots are ready, and now all that’s missing is the right tour? So many beautiful hiking trails await around S\u00f6ll that making a decision isn’t easy. That’s why we’ve selected five hikes that we particularly recommend for your active holiday in the Wilder Kaiser region. <\/p>\n
The best part: Not only do you stay super affordably at our hostel, but you’re also right in the middle of the hiking area! That’s why you don’t need a car for these tours. Many starting points can be reached from S\u00f6ll with the free KaiserJet hiking bus \u2013 and for the first hike, you can even start directly from the village. That’s exactly how we like hiking holidays in the Wilder Kaiser region: uncomplicated, varied, and with plenty of Tyrolean mountain air.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The most important things at a glance:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Our Top 5: Sunnseitweg in S\u00f6ll, Rehbachklamm & Hinterschie\u00dflingalm, Hintersteiner See & Walleralm, Schleierwasserfall, and the Gruttenh\u00fctte \u2013 from leisurely to sporty, there’s something for everyone.<\/li>\n
- Leave your car behind: Many starting points can be easily reached from S\u00f6ll with the KaiserJet hiking bus. For the Sunnseitweg, you can even start directly from the village. <\/li>\n
- Social Living: Our trendy hostel is your affordable accommodation in S\u00f6ll in Tyrol if you want to enjoy a budget-friendly holiday, hike, and connect with our cool community \u2013 also perfect for solo travelers. So after hiking: take off your boots, head to the garden, or cook together in the communal kitchen. And while chatting with the Dorfgl\u00fcck community, the next tour is usually decided pretty quickly. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1. Sunnseitweg Hike in S\u00f6ll<\/h1><\/div>For a relaxed start to your hiking holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Approx. 11 km | approx. 3:45 hours | 420 meters elevation gain | moderate tour<\/li>\n
- Do you want to start your hike leisurely and get a feel for the area? Then the Sunnseitweg is a really beautiful first tour. It starts at Franzlhof in S\u00f6ll and leads you along the sunny side above the village through a landscape that looks pretty much exactly how you imagine Tyrol: old farmhouses, meadows, forests, and always clear views of the Wilder Kaiser and Hohe Salve. <\/li>\n
- The path does climb in places, but remains pleasant to walk. Especially if you’ve just arrived or are planning a bigger mountain tour the next day, this loop is perfect. And don’t forget to stop occasionally and take your first cool selfies. <\/li>\n
- Our Dorfgl\u00fcck tip: For this tour, you can simply forget the bus. From S\u00f6ll town center, walk to the starting point at Franzlhof and set off directly. It hardly gets more convenient. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2. Hike through the Rehbachklamm to Hinterschie\u00dflingalm<\/h1><\/div>Water, forest, and then a really good hearty snack at the alpine hut<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Approx. 9.5 km as a circular tour | approx. 3:15 hours | 510 meters elevation gain | moderate hike<\/li>\n
- On hot summer days, the Rehbachklamm in Scheffau is worth its weight in gold. From the village center, you hike on path no. 42 into the gorge and follow the stream uphill over small bridges and footbridges. The water rushes beside you, it’s pleasantly cool in the forest, and there’s always something to see along the way. <\/li>\n
- Further up, the path becomes a bit steeper. A small special feature awaits there: an old, illuminated mining tunnel from the 16th century. After that, the landscape suddenly changes. The forest becomes sparser, and a little later you see the idyllic Hinterschie\u00dflingalm at 1,020 meters. Now is definitely the time for a break and “a proper platter of cold cuts and cheese” at the alpine hut. <\/li>\n
- Afterwards, you can continue the loop via the Seilabodenkreuz and the Kaiseralm or hike back to Scheffau from the Hinterschie\u00dflingalm along the wide forest road.<\/li>\n
- How to get there: From S\u00f6ll village, take the free KaiserJet hiking bus to Scheffau village. Your hike practically starts right in the center of the village. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
3. Circular hike Hintersteiner See & Walleralm<\/h1><\/div>First up to the alpine hut, then down to the turquoise water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Approx. 9.3 km | approx. 3:30 hours | 360 meters elevation gain | easy to moderate hike<\/li>\n
- On this loop, you get two pretty good reasons for hiking: a rustic alpine hut and one of Tyrol’s most beautiful mountain lakes. It starts on the eastern shore of Hintersteiner See at Seest\u00fcberl. From there, path no. 45a first leads you uphill through the forest. <\/li>\n
- The ascent will make you sweat a bit, but at the top, the Walleralm awaits at 1,170 meters. Here you can stop for refreshments, stretch your legs, and treat yourself to a proper snack. Afterwards, it goes back down towards the lake. <\/li>\n
- Once you’ve reached the bottom, the most leisurely part of the loop follows. A natural forest path leads along the south shore back to the starting point. The clear, turquoise water shimmers through the trees again and again \u2013 and by now at the latest, you’ll know why Hintersteiner See is an absolute must-see on a hiking holiday in the Wilder Kaiser region. <\/li>\n
- How to get there: Take the KaiserJet from S\u00f6ll to Scheffau. At Scheffau Dorf, change to hiking bus 30 to Hintersteiner See. It will take you directly to the starting point at the lake. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
You’ve checked into the trendy Dorfgl\u00fcck Hostel, your hiking boots are ready, and now all that’s missing is the right tour? So many beautiful hiking trails await around S\u00f6ll that making a decision isn’t easy. That’s why we’ve selected five hikes that we particularly recommend for your active holiday in the Wilder Kaiser region. <\/p>\n
The best part: Not only do you stay super affordably at our hostel, but you’re also right in the middle of the hiking area! That’s why you don’t need a car for these tours. Many starting points can be reached from S\u00f6ll with the free KaiserJet hiking bus \u2013 and for the first hike, you can even start directly from the village. That’s exactly how we like hiking holidays in the Wilder Kaiser region: uncomplicated, varied, and with plenty of Tyrolean mountain air.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The most important things at a glance:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Our Top 5: Sunnseitweg in S\u00f6ll, Rehbachklamm & Hinterschie\u00dflingalm, Hintersteiner See & Walleralm, Schleierwasserfall, and the Gruttenh\u00fctte \u2013 from leisurely to sporty, there’s something for everyone.<\/li>\n
- Leave your car behind: Many starting points can be easily reached from S\u00f6ll with the KaiserJet hiking bus. For the Sunnseitweg, you can even start directly from the village. <\/li>\n
- Social Living: Our trendy hostel is your affordable accommodation in S\u00f6ll in Tyrol if you want to enjoy a budget-friendly holiday, hike, and connect with our cool community \u2013 also perfect for solo travelers. So after hiking: take off your boots, head to the garden, or cook together in the communal kitchen. And while chatting with the Dorfgl\u00fcck community, the next tour is usually decided pretty quickly. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1. Sunnseitweg Hike in S\u00f6ll<\/h1><\/div>For a relaxed start to your hiking holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Approx. 11 km | approx. 3:45 hours | 420 meters elevation gain | moderate tour<\/li>\n
- Do you want to start your hike leisurely and get a feel for the area? Then the Sunnseitweg is a really beautiful first tour. It starts at Franzlhof in S\u00f6ll and leads you along the sunny side above the village through a landscape that looks pretty much exactly how you imagine Tyrol: old farmhouses, meadows, forests, and always clear views of the Wilder Kaiser and Hohe Salve. <\/li>\n
- The path does climb in places, but remains pleasant to walk. Especially if you’ve just arrived or are planning a bigger mountain tour the next day, this loop is perfect. And don’t forget to stop occasionally and take your first cool selfies. <\/li>\n
- Our Dorfgl\u00fcck tip: For this tour, you can simply forget the bus. From S\u00f6ll town center, walk to the starting point at Franzlhof and set off directly. It hardly gets more convenient. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2. Hike through the Rehbachklamm to Hinterschie\u00dflingalm<\/h1><\/div>Water, forest, and then a really good hearty snack at the alpine hut<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Approx. 9.5 km as a circular tour | approx. 3:15 hours | 510 meters elevation gain | moderate hike<\/li>\n
- On hot summer days, the Rehbachklamm in Scheffau is worth its weight in gold. From the village center, you hike on path no. 42 into the gorge and follow the stream uphill over small bridges and footbridges. The water rushes beside you, it’s pleasantly cool in the forest, and there’s always something to see along the way. <\/li>\n
- Further up, the path becomes a bit steeper. A small special feature awaits there: an old, illuminated mining tunnel from the 16th century. After that, the landscape suddenly changes. The forest becomes sparser, and a little later you see the idyllic Hinterschie\u00dflingalm at 1,020 meters. Now is definitely the time for a break and “a proper platter of cold cuts and cheese” at the alpine hut. <\/li>\n
- Afterwards, you can continue the loop via the Seilabodenkreuz and the Kaiseralm or hike back to Scheffau from the Hinterschie\u00dflingalm along the wide forest road.<\/li>\n
- How to get there: From S\u00f6ll village, take the free KaiserJet hiking bus to Scheffau village. Your hike practically starts right in the center of the village. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
3. Circular hike Hintersteiner See & Walleralm<\/h1><\/div>First up to the alpine hut, then down to the turquoise water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Approx. 9.3 km | approx. 3:30 hours | 360 meters elevation gain | easy to moderate hike<\/li>\n
- On this loop, you get two pretty good reasons for hiking: a rustic alpine hut and one of Tyrol’s most beautiful mountain lakes. It starts on the eastern shore of Hintersteiner See at Seest\u00fcberl. From there, path no. 45a first leads you uphill through the forest. <\/li>\n
- The ascent will make you sweat a bit, but at the top, the Walleralm awaits at 1,170 meters. Here you can stop for refreshments, stretch your legs, and treat yourself to a proper snack. Afterwards, it goes back down towards the lake. <\/li>\n
- Once you’ve reached the bottom, the most leisurely part of the loop follows. A natural forest path leads along the south shore back to the starting point. The clear, turquoise water shimmers through the trees again and again \u2013 and by now at the latest, you’ll know why Hintersteiner See is an absolute must-see on a hiking holiday in the Wilder Kaiser region. <\/li>\n
- How to get there: Take the KaiserJet from S\u00f6ll to Scheffau. At Scheffau Dorf, change to hiking bus 30 to Hintersteiner See. It will take you directly to the starting point at the lake. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1. Sunnseitweg Hike in S\u00f6ll<\/h1><\/div>For a relaxed start to your hiking holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Approx. 11 km | approx. 3:45 hours | 420 meters elevation gain | moderate tour<\/li>\n
- Do you want to start your hike leisurely and get a feel for the area? Then the Sunnseitweg is a really beautiful first tour. It starts at Franzlhof in S\u00f6ll and leads you along the sunny side above the village through a landscape that looks pretty much exactly how you imagine Tyrol: old farmhouses, meadows, forests, and always clear views of the Wilder Kaiser and Hohe Salve. <\/li>\n
- The path does climb in places, but remains pleasant to walk. Especially if you’ve just arrived or are planning a bigger mountain tour the next day, this loop is perfect. And don’t forget to stop occasionally and take your first cool selfies. <\/li>\n
- Our Dorfgl\u00fcck tip: For this tour, you can simply forget the bus. From S\u00f6ll town center, walk to the starting point at Franzlhof and set off directly. It hardly gets more convenient. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2. Hike through the Rehbachklamm to Hinterschie\u00dflingalm<\/h1><\/div>Water, forest, and then a really good hearty snack at the alpine hut<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Approx. 9.5 km as a circular tour | approx. 3:15 hours | 510 meters elevation gain | moderate hike<\/li>\n
- On hot summer days, the Rehbachklamm in Scheffau is worth its weight in gold. From the village center, you hike on path no. 42 into the gorge and follow the stream uphill over small bridges and footbridges. The water rushes beside you, it’s pleasantly cool in the forest, and there’s always something to see along the way. <\/li>\n
- Further up, the path becomes a bit steeper. A small special feature awaits there: an old, illuminated mining tunnel from the 16th century. After that, the landscape suddenly changes. The forest becomes sparser, and a little later you see the idyllic Hinterschie\u00dflingalm at 1,020 meters. Now is definitely the time for a break and “a proper platter of cold cuts and cheese” at the alpine hut. <\/li>\n
- Afterwards, you can continue the loop via the Seilabodenkreuz and the Kaiseralm or hike back to Scheffau from the Hinterschie\u00dflingalm along the wide forest road.<\/li>\n
- How to get there: From S\u00f6ll village, take the free KaiserJet hiking bus to Scheffau village. Your hike practically starts right in the center of the village. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
3. Circular hike Hintersteiner See & Walleralm<\/h1><\/div>First up to the alpine hut, then down to the turquoise water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Approx. 9.3 km | approx. 3:30 hours | 360 meters elevation gain | easy to moderate hike<\/li>\n
- On this loop, you get two pretty good reasons for hiking: a rustic alpine hut and one of Tyrol’s most beautiful mountain lakes. It starts on the eastern shore of Hintersteiner See at Seest\u00fcberl. From there, path no. 45a first leads you uphill through the forest. <\/li>\n
- The ascent will make you sweat a bit, but at the top, the Walleralm awaits at 1,170 meters. Here you can stop for refreshments, stretch your legs, and treat yourself to a proper snack. Afterwards, it goes back down towards the lake. <\/li>\n
- Once you’ve reached the bottom, the most leisurely part of the loop follows. A natural forest path leads along the south shore back to the starting point. The clear, turquoise water shimmers through the trees again and again \u2013 and by now at the latest, you’ll know why Hintersteiner See is an absolute must-see on a hiking holiday in the Wilder Kaiser region. <\/li>\n
- How to get there: Take the KaiserJet from S\u00f6ll to Scheffau. At Scheffau Dorf, change to hiking bus 30 to Hintersteiner See. It will take you directly to the starting point at the lake. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
For a relaxed start to your hiking holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n Water, forest, and then a really good hearty snack at the alpine hut<\/strong><\/p>\n First up to the alpine hut, then down to the turquoise water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
2. Hike through the Rehbachklamm to Hinterschie\u00dflingalm<\/h1><\/div>
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3. Circular hike Hintersteiner See & Walleralm<\/h1><\/div>
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