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Scheffau Resort Guide
Resort Information
The tranquil village centre comprises of a small selection of restaurants and pretty Tirolean chalets clustered around the little parish church. Perfect for bathing, the crystal clear Hintersteinersee, a beautiful Alpine lake, is only a 4kms ascent through the peaceful woodlands which envelope the village. Though a small, quiet village there is lots to do, including walking and mountain biking for all levels, children's activities and programmes of excursions. You can also join the Tirolean Walking Tour from Scheffau.
Walking
Take a ride on Scheffau's Brandstadl gondola for easy access to the walking trails and breathtaking mountain views. Walkers' lift passes allow even the inexperienced walker easy access to some incredibly breathtaking scenery via the area's summer lifts. The Brandstadl gondola is open from approx. 24/05-19/10 (dates tbc).
7 day Bergwelt Walkers' Pass
Adult £28 Child £14
The pass gives unlimited access to 13 lifts in the local area. Other durations of pass are available. Passes are available locally. Prices are approximate.
Walking Map
| Walking Map | Mayr 51 1:25K | Price: |
| Pre-bookable | w/English guidebook | £6.95 |
Activities
There are tennis courts in the village, mountain bikes for hire and there is golf nearby (Ellmau). A range of swimming facilities are easily accessible - the Hintersteinersee (approx. 4kms away, above Scheffau) or Going lakes, the Kaiserbad in Ellmau or the Panoramabad in Söll, not to mention the hotels' own pools! Take the Kaiserjet bus (mid-June to Sept) from Scheffau and you can visit other nearby resorts and enjoy all the facilities the valley has to offer - FREE with your Guest Card. Scheffau is also very centrally located for the wide range of excursions that are on offer from the resort (see "guided tours").
Pre-bookable activities| Scheffau | |
| Family Adventure incl. BBQ (1x gentle river rafting and 1x forest high wire course) | £71/£64* |
| River Adventure (1x white water rafting & 1x canyoning or 1x canoeing (option of easy paddling) | £97 |
| Ultimate Adventure (1x tandem paragliding, 1x white water rafting & 1x canyoning) | £163 |
What to bring: • Warm clothes, good walking shoes, swim wear, towel, spare pair of shoes (Ultimate Adventure) • Towel and swim wear (River Adventure) • Towel, swim wear and change of clothes (rafting) and comfortable clothes and good walking shoes (Family Adventure)
Please note: Min. adult age 12yrs; Weight must be between 30-120kg for paragliding; Swimmers only for white water rafting and canoeing; Please make sure you take out Crystal Active insurance or equivalent before you travel.
