Wilder Kaiser Loop via Scheffauer (10:50h, 1834hm) ⚫

A long round trip through the Wilder Kaiser massif, starting and ending in Kufstein. The route follows Wanderweg 814 up to the Brentenjoch Alm, includes the Widauersteig (grade A/B) to the Scheffauer summit (2,111 m), then descends via the Stöfflhütte (short stop on the way down - homemade cheese and buttermilk) back to Kufstein.
Rated T4 - this is a very demanding tour: long distance, nearly 1,900 m of elevation gain, exposed terrain, and the Widauersteig via ferrata (1h climbing, rockfall risk in the couloir section). Only suitable for experienced, fit hikers. Not suitable in wet or icy conditions.
Trail conditions (as of June 2026): A 2025 rockfall left a section of Steig 814 near “Wasserloch” difficult to pass (“erschwert passierbar”). The full closure has been lifted, but only provisional rope anchoring is in place. No bypass exists. Permanent repairs are expected in autumn 2026. Suitable for those with alpine experience and appropriate equipment.
Note: the southern descent via Hintersteiner See is closed indefinitely due to a separate rockfall.

If you join by train, I assume you have a Deutschland-Ticket. If not, get a ticket in time.

Make sure you have all the required gear with you, especially helmet and via ferrata set - this is non-negotiable for this tour.

🏔️ Hike Facts
Difficulty: hard
Distance: 26.3 km
Duration: 10:50 h
Ascent: 1834 hm
Descent: 1836 hm
Max altitude: 2110 m
Min altitude: 480 m
Departure: 06:00
Estimated return: 19:11
The return time is only an estimation, we might be back later.

🎒 Please Bring

• Worn-in hiking boots (ankle support required)
• Clothing according to the weather (layers)
• Sun protection
• Drinks and snacks
• Trekking poles
• Helmet (mandatory - rockfall risk in via ferrata section)
• Via ferrata set (full set: harness, lanyard, gloves)

📍 Meeting Points
You can join at any of those locations, please make sure you are there on time:

• 05:45: München Ost
• 07:11: Kufstein

🚗 Journey

• München Ost (06:00) RE5 (direction Salzburg Hbf) to Rosenheim (06:37)
• Rosenheim (06:43) RB54 (direction Kufstein) to Kufstein (07:11) - same platform change from Gl. 4
• Kufstein to Brentenjoch Alm
• Brentenjoch Alm to Scheffauer
• Scheffauer to Stöfflhütte
• Stöfflhütte to Kufstein
• Kufstein (18:02) RB54 (direction München Hbf) to München Ost (19:11) - direct connection
• Kufstein (18:52, 20:00, 21:00) RB54 to Rosenheim (19:21, 20:26, 21:26) - alternatives
• Rosenheim (19:33, 20:32, 21:32) RE5 (direction München Hbf) to München Ost (20:11, 21:11, 22:11)

⚠️ Disclaimer
Please be aware that I'm no professional hiking guide.
You're responsible for your own and the group's safety.
I expect you to act cautious and with respect for the nature.