Scheffauer

#238 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Scheffauer is a 2,111 m-high mountain in the Kaiser mountain range of the Northern Limestone Alps. It forms the western buttress of the Wilder Kaiser and is one of the most frequented summits in the Kaiser. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°33'26"N, 12°14'30"E

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TyrolAustria

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Scheffauer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Anton Karg Haus, Tischofer Cave, Kaiser Mountains, Stripsenjochhaus.

2.3 miNE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Anton Karg Haus
59 min walk • Nestled within the breathtaking Kaisertal in the Eastern Alps of Austria, the Anton Karg Haus serves as a welcoming retreat for hikers and mountaineers exploring the rugged beauty of the Wilder Kaiser mountain range. This alpine hut, located at an altitude of 829...
3.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Tischofer Cave
82 min walk • Tischofer Cave, a prehistoric wonder nestled in the heart of Austria's Kaisertal valley, stands as a testament to the rich and ancient human history embedded within the region's landscape. This limestone cavern, located near Kufstein in Tyrol, has been a site of...
2.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kaiser Mountains
53 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tyrol, the Kaiser Mountains are a majestic range that dominates the landscape with its rugged peaks and serene alpine beauty. Known in German as the "Kaisergebirge," this mountainous region is a beacon for adventurers and nature enthusiasts...
3.5 miNE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Stripsenjochhaus
89 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps in Austria, the Stripsenjochhaus serves as a beacon for avid mountaineers and nature enthusiasts alike. This alpine hut, situated at an elevation of 1,577 meters, is a popular rest stop for hikers traversing the rugged terrain...
0.8 miNW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Kaindl Hut
20 min walk • Nestled amidst the breathtaking alpine scenery of Austria, the Kaindl Hut offers a serene escape for mountaineers and nature enthusiasts alike. This charming alpine hut is a hub for hikers and climbers seeking to explore the rugged beauty of the surrounding mountains.
2.1 miNW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Weinbergerhaus
53 min walk • Nestled in the breathtaking landscape of the Austrian Alps, Weinbergerhaus serves as a serene alpine hut that offers refuge and comfort to hikers and mountain enthusiasts alike. Situated at an elevation of 1,337 meters, this charming mountain lodge is an ideal spot for...
2.8 miE
Tall peak with 2 paths for mountaineers
Ellmauer Halt
73 min walk • The Ellmauer Halt is the highest peak in the mountain massif of the Wilder Kaiser in the Kaiser range in the Austrian state of Tyrol. To the east is the summit of the Kapuzenturm, a striking and isolated rock pinnacle. In 1883 the first summit cross was erected on the mountain top.
1.7 miW
Nature, Mountain
Stöffl Hut
44 min walk • The Stöffl Hut is a mountain hut at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser in the Austrian state of Tyrol.
2.3 miE
Peak for hiking and mountain climbing
Treffauer
60 min walk • At 2,304 metres, the Treffauer is the third highest mountain in the Kaisergebirge range of the Alps. It lies in the Austrian state of Tyrol.
~1510 ftW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zettenkaiser
8 min walk • The Zettenkaiser is a 1,968 m high mountain with a summit cross in the Kaiser Mountains in the Northern Limestone Alps in Austria. It rises to the west of the almost 150-metre-higher Scheffauer, from which it is separated by a col. It is one of the more rarely visited summits in the Kaiser.
2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sonneck
51 min walk • The Sonneck is a 2,260-metre-high mountain in the Kaisergebirge range of the Northern Limestone Alps in Austria. On its broad peak stands a solid summit cross, the panorama is comprehensive and there are particularly good views of the Ellmauer Halt, the highest mountain in the range, the Treffauer and Lake Hinterstein.