Scharnitz – Gateway to Karwendel
Karwendel - Parking, Public Transport & Starting Points
Scharnitz is the central starting point for tours in the Karwendel Nature Park – ideally accessible by car and public transport. Right next to the large Parking Lot P2 "Karwendelparkplatz Länd" lies the Karwendel Nature Park Information Center – the starting point for many biking routes and hiking tours, as well as a point of contact for maps and current tour tips. Exciting insights into the use of wood, both past and present, can be found at the Holzerhütte Museum. For little explorers, a nature adventure playground invites play and exploration before or after a tour.
Public travel to Scharnitz
Arrival by bus and train from Innsbruck (here to Scotty) or from Germany (here to DB).
From Scharnitz Station, it is only a 10-minute walk to the starting point at the Nature Park Information Center Scharnitz.
Good to know: The Guest Card serves as a ticket for all public bus connections in the region during your stay. Additionally, the train ride between Seefeld and Scharnitz is included.
Parking options
For hikers, we recommend the large Parking P2 "Karwendelparkplatz Länd", which is located directly at the Nature Park Information Center Scharnitz.
For cyclists, we recommend the Parking P1 "Riedboden" (when arriving from Munich) and P4 "Mühlberg" (when arriving from Innsbruck). From there, you can reach the Nature Park Information Center in about 5 minutes by bike.
Taxi rides to all valleys and boat transports to Hinterautal
from June 1st to October 15th every year
• Taxi and Minibuses Mair - Scharnitz T. +43 5213 5363
• Taxi Ramona - Gießenbach T. +43 5213 5541
Price inquiries and appointment arrangements directly with the providers!
Note Karwendeltal and Eppzirl: Only on weekdays and limited to a maximum of 4 trips per day. No transfers allowed on weekends and holidays.
