Ellmau has a great network of public transport and lifts that make getting around the area really easy.
Lifts
The lift system in this region is fantastic. You will have countless hiking paths to access, ranging from circular walks at the top of the lifts, to panoramic walks between peaks.
Some of the closest lifts include:
- Hartkaiserbahn in Ellmau (normally open from 10 May)
- Astbergbahn in Going (normally open from 7 Jun)
- Brandstadlbahn in Scheffau (normally open from 24 May)
- Hochsöll in Söll (normally open from 10 May)
- Hohe Salve and Keat in Söll (normally open from 24 May)
- Hochbrixen and Zinsbergbahn in Brixen (normally open from 24 May)
- Salvenbahn 1 and 2 in Hopfgarten (normally open from 24 May)
- Alpenrosenbahn 1 and 2 in Westendorf (normally open from 24 May)
- Kaiserlift in Kufstein (normally open from beginning May)
- Salvistabahn in Itter (normally open on weekends from 29 May - 2nd Nov and daily from 5th Jul - 5th Oct)
Buses
The Kaiserjet bus (free with your Wilder Kaiser Guest Card) transports walkers between the villages of Söll, Scheffau, Ellmau and Going making it easy to explore other areas as well. The post bus is also free between these villages.
From mid-June to mid-September, the Kaiserjet Nightliner runs between Söll, Scheffau, Ellmau and Going from Tuesday to Friday night, enabling you to visit the weekly village evenings in neighbouring towns.
Public buses also operate to surrounding destinations including Kitzbühel and St. Johann, which are home to a variety of walking challenges and family-friendly strolls.
You can also use your included Wilder Kaiser Guest Card to reach walking hotspots such as Hintersteinersee lake and popular local mountain huts.
Timetables are available locally.
Subject to change.