Forest and Family Trail in Thierbach
Summer A short, quiet circular walk in the highest village of the Wildschönau
Culture in the Wildschönau and surroundings · Summer
Village walk in Ellmau
A village at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser
Ellmau lies right at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser, the limestone range that gives the village its characteristic skyline. A well-known route is the Ellmauer Dorfrunde, which passes the parish church of St Michael, a plain Baroque hall church built in 1740-1746.
A walk through the village and the surrounding meadows takes about an hour. With children, a visit to Ellmi’s Zauberwelt at the top station of the Hartkaiserbahn is a good addition, with play areas, an enchanted forest and water play. That makes Ellmau a simple destination for half a day, with plenty of room to wander and look at the rock faces.
Place: Ellmau
- AgeAll ages
- DurationApprox. 1 hour
- CostFree
- DistanceApprox. 40 min by car
- SeasonAll year
- LocationEllmau, Wilder Kaiser
Tips
- Bring a camera for the village and rock face together.
- Plan a stop at Ellmi’s Zauberwelt if you are with children.
- Check the opening times of the park and the cable car beforehand.
- Dress in layers; mountain weather can change quickly.
Practical
Ellmau is roughly 40 minutes by car from Niederau, via Wörgl towards the Wilder Kaiser.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Frequently asked questions
What is there for children in Ellmau?
Ellmi’s Zauberwelt at the top station of the Hartkaiserbahn, with play areas, an enchanted forest and water play.
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Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.
To Hotel Wastlhof · Wildschönau tourist office · More about staying in Niederau