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Start Point

Scharnitz information centre

End Point

Scharnitz information centre

Difficulty

Medium

Total Distance

13,10 km

Descent Meters

381 m

Highest Point

1152 m

Total Time

04:00 h

Map & Elevation Profile

Start Point

Scharnitz information centre

End Point

Scharnitz information centre

Difficulty

Medium

Total Distance

13,10 km

Descent Meters

381 m

Highest Point

1152 m

Total Time

04:00 h

Hiking

Best Time

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Hiking tour

Circular hike

+1

Route: Scharnitz Info Center - Isarsteig - Nederweg - Gleirschklamm - Hochwald - Scharnitz

Parking and public transport:

P2 "Karwendelparkplatz Länd".

By train to Scharnitz train station (10 minutes walk to the starting point).

You can find all connections in real time with the Mobility-App "wegfinder".

Directions:

From the Scharnitz Nature Park Info Center, follow the Hinterautalstraße road for about 500 m to the Isarsteig junction. At the end of the Isarsteig you reach the Nederweg, hike past the Scharnitzer Alm and continue to the entrance to the Gleirschklamm. A narrow path leads through the wild and romantic gorge, which is only suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers. The path continues to a forest road. Turn right here to the Hochwald junction and return to Scharnitz via the Hochwaldweg.

Alpine emergency call:

Call: 140

Features & Characteristics

Start Point

Scharnitz information centre

End Point

Scharnitz information centre

Loop tour

Yes

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