boarding
Start at the Wochenbrunner Alm and hike along the forest path 812/822 in the direction of Gaudeamushütte. Here you turn onto trail 813/824 in the direction of Gruttenhütte via Klamml and follow it until you reach the start of the via ferrata.
Walking time ascent (recommended value)
1:20 hrs
descent
There are three descent options:
From the Gruttenhütte via trail 825 to the Wochenbrunner Alm.
On the Gruttenweg 14a and further on the trail 822 past the Ellmau stone circle to the Wochenbrunner Alm.
On the Klammlweg 813/824 - partly running directly under the via ferrata - to the Gaudeamushütte and further on the path 812/822 to the Wochenbrunner Alm.
Walking time descent (reference value)
1:00 a.m
getting there
Public transport
The free hiking bus runs daily in summer between the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof stop and the Wochenbrunner Alm hiking starting point. There is also the option of changing to/from the KaiserJet and the regular buses at the Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof stop.
More information at www.wilderkaiser.info/mobil
Arrival by car
Coming from Wörgl or Kufstein on the B178 federal road, take the Ellmau exit and then the first exit at the roundabout. Follow the road straight ahead until you reach the junction (green signs) towards Kaisergebirge/Wochenbrunn. Turn left here and immediately right again. Now follow the road (toll road) until you reach the Wochenbrunner Alm car park.
Coming from St. Johann on the B178 federal road, take the Ellmau exit and drive straight ahead to the Bauhof junction (green signs - towards Kaisergebirge/Wochenbrunn), turn right here and immediately right again. Now follow the road (toll road) until you reach the Wochenbrunner Alm car park.
Park
Wochenbrunner Alm, Ellmau (1,085 m) - subject to a fee (toll road)