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Start Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

End Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

Difficulty

Medium

Total Distance

9,20 km

Descent Meters

230 m

Ascent Meters

230 m

Highest Point

1140 m

Total Time

03:00 h

Circular hiking trail Karwendel Gorge

Map & Elevation Profile

Start Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

End Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

Difficulty

Medium

Total Distance

9,20 km

Descent Meters

230 m

Ascent Meters

230 m

Highest Point

1140 m

Total Time

03:00 h

Stamina

Technique

Loop tour

Yes

Family-friendly

Yes

Best Time

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

In an emergency

Stay calm and call the emergency services.

140
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Alpine emergency call (mountain rescue)
Details

Guest card = ticket

The guest card is valid as a ticket for all public bus services in the region during your stay. The train ride between Seefeld and Scharnitz as well as the Wildmoos bus are also included. You will receive the guest card from your host in digital or printed form.
Details

Circular hike

Hikes through gorges and ravines

Hikes to waterfalls

Hiking tour

The hike takes you through the breathtaking Karwendel Gorge and offers stunning views of the untouched nature.

Starting at the Nature Park Information Center in Scharnitz, hikers can look forward to an adventurous tour of about three hours. The journey begins with a one-kilometer walk along Hinterautalstraße to the gravel works. Here, you turn left and follow a small path that winds up the slope in many switchbacks. The climb is challenging, but the view of the Karwendel Gorge makes the effort worthwhile.

The trail eventually leads to a forest road, where you turn right towards the Karwendelhaus. If you want a little variety, you can take a short detour to the chapel Birzelkapelle on the left. Otherwise, stay on the forest road until you reach the right turn for the Karwendelsteg. This path leads further

Refreshment stops

A cozy outdoor area of a restaurant with red umbrellas and wooden furniture. In the background, green mountains are visible.

Scharnitz

Antik Burg, café, bar

Closed, opens on Saturday 15:00
A cozy mountain hut surrounded by trees and beautiful scenery. In the foreground are green plants and colorful umbrellas are standing on the terrace.

Scharnitz

Scharnitzer Alm, hut

Closed, opens on 09/05, 11:00
A modern café with a stylish bar counter and wooden flooring. The decor is bright and inviting, with cozy seating.

Scharnitz

LORENZ in der Alten Mühle, restaurant

Open until 22:00
A restaurant with an outdoor area and wooden terrace. Tables and chairs are set up, and a red sunshade is visible.

Scharnitz

We 2 Brothers, imbiss, snackbar

Open until 21:00
An inn called "Zipfer" in a mountainous setting. There are terrace furniture and bicycles in front of the building, surrounded by green bushes and a bright blue sky.

Scharnitz

Café in der Länd, café, bistro, bar

Closed, opens on 10/11, 07:00

Infrastructure

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