Start Point

Karwendelhaus

End Point

Kastenalm

Difficulty

Hard

Total Distance

9,20 km

Descent Meters

883 m

Highest Point

2642 m

Total Time

07:00 h

Map & Elevation Profile

Start Point

Karwendelhaus

End Point

Kastenalm

Difficulty

Hard

Total Distance

9,20 km

Descent Meters

883 m

Highest Point

2642 m

Total Time

07:00 h

Hiking

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Hiking tour

Summit hike

Next to the Karwendelhaus, the marked trail to the Birkkarspitze begins. The path starts steep and passes through rocky terrain, with some sections secured by cables. It winds past dwarf pines and avalanche barriers. The route then becomes less steep, heading southeast into the seemingly endless Schlauchkar. Along the way, the trail passes a junction to the Hochalmkreuz on the left and another to the Brendelsteig on the right, continuing straight ahead. The ascent through the kar is challenging, often (Stoanmandln) crossing rocky sections and loose scree. Cairns provide orientation. The trail grows steeper as it approaches the final section, leading southwest to the Schlauchkarsattel.

This area often requires crossing a hard snowfield, where following existing footsteps is recommended. From the Schlauchkarsattel at 2,639 meters, the trail continues past the Birkkarhütte (emergency shelter) and follows a secured climbing section. A straightforward scramble along the West Ridge leads to the summit of the Birkkarspitze at 2,749 meters, marked by a summit cross.

The descent follows the same route back to the Schlauchkarsattel and continues southward. The trail initially drops steeply through boulder fields, with some sections secured by cables, into the Western Birkkar. It then follows a well-marked path through

Features & Characteristics

Start Point

Karwendelhaus

End Point

Kastenalm

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