Ellmauer Halt
The Ellmauer Halt from the south
Highest point
Elevation	2,344 m (7,690 ft)[1]
Prominence	1,552 m (5,092 ft)[1]
Listing	Ultra
Coordinates	47°33′44″N12°18′11″E / 47.56222°N 12.30306°E /47.56222; 12.30306[1]
Geography
Ellmauer Halt Location in the Alps
Location	Tyrol,Austria
Parent range	Kaiser Mountains
Geology
Rock age	Triassic
Mountain type	Wetterstein limestone[2]
Climbing
First ascent	29 June 1869 by K. Hoffmann and J. Schlechter
Easiest route	Gamsängersteig from the south (moderate climb)

TheEllmauer Halt (2,344 m) is the highest peak in the mountain massif of theWilder Kaiser in theKaiser range (Northern Limestone Alps) in theAustrian state ofTyrol. To the east is the summit of theKapuzenturm, a striking and isolatedrock pinnacle. In 1883 the firstsummit cross was erected on the mountain top.

Thebase camp for climbing tours on this mountain is the Grutten Hut mountain hut on its southern flank, at a height of 1,620 m. There is also the unoccupied, tinyBabenstuber Hut, immediately below the summit. This shelter and emergency refuge has stood on the Ellmauer Halt since 1891, but is not weatherproof. In any case the peak should only be climbed in good weather with dry conditions by experienced climbers with secure footwear, no fear of heights and climbing agility. Due to the popularity of the Ellmauer Halt there is a high risk of falling rocks, especially on the normal path, theGamsängersteig. A helmet and even aKlettersteig set are therefore recommended.

Two well-knownKlettersteigs (climbing paths) lead to the summit:

• TheGamsängersteig from the Grutten Hut is the normal route and is of medium difficulty. It is generally well secured, but is used on good summer's days by countless climbers, so there is a high risk of falling rocks. It takes 2.5 hours to climb.
• TheKaiserschützensteig is a demanding alternative to the normal route. It is much longer, harder and technically more difficult than theGamsängersteig. In addition, in starting from theKaisertal, a substantial approach march and greater height difference have to be overcome. The starting points are theAnton Karg Haus orHans Berger Haus. TheKaiserschützensteig is very scenic and crosses all three summits of the massif: the Kleine Halt, theGamshalt and theEllmauer Halt and offers some impressive views. Climbing time: 4 hours.

Also:

• Rote-Rinn-Scharte (Rote Rinn wind gap) which is the marked climb running from theHans-Berger-Haus via theScharlinger Boden up to theRote-Rinn-Scharte. This saddle is also used by theGamsängersteig, enabling theGrutten Hut to be reached. This route acts as a link between theKaisertal in the north and theGrutten Hut in the south.
• The so-calledKopftörlgrat is the easternarête of the Ellmauer Halt over which a very popular climbing route runs (UIAA grade III-IV).

• List of Alpine peaks by prominence

Wikimedia Commons has media related toEllmauer Halt.

• Description of theGamsängersteig andKaiserschützensteig(in German)
• Gamsänger Klettersteig, Ellmauer Halt(in German)
• Climbing routes on the Ellmauer Halt(in German)
• "Wilder Kaiser, Austria" on Peakbagger

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• Mountains of Tyrol (federal state)
• Kufstein
• Kaiser Mountains

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