Skip to main content

Start Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

End Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

Difficulty

Hard

Total Distance

36,00 km

Descent Meters

839 m

Ascent Meters

839 m

Highest Point

1765 m

Total Time

11:15 h

Map & Elevation Profile

Start Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

End Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

Difficulty

Hard

Total Distance

36,00 km

Descent Meters

839 m

Ascent Meters

839 m

Highest Point

1765 m

Total Time

11:15 h

Hiking

Best Time

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Hiking tour

Hut hike

The starting point for this tour is the Nature Park Info Center in Scharnitz. From there, the trail follows the Hinterautalstraße towards the impressive Karwendel valleys. After about 500 meters, the path crosses the Isar. Immediately after the bridge, it heads uphill to the left for about 50 meters, before turning right at the next junction into the Karwendel Valley. Here, the route continues along a forest road that winds steadily through the valley.

A worthwhile detour along the way is the Birzlkapelle, a small chapel nestled in the forest, which can be reached in about five minutes from the junction. Another highlight is the Karwendelsteg, accessible in another 10 to 15 minutes, offering a spectacular view of the stunning Karwendelbach waterfall.

After these short side trips, the main trail continues deeper into the valley. The forest road stretches through the vast Karwendel landscape, surrounded by towering peaks. While the path may seem gentle at first, the final section is more challenging: a steeper ascent through broad switchbacks leads past the unserviced Hochalm.

After roughly 18 kilometers, the Karwendelhaus is finally reached – a place where all the

Features & Characteristics

Start Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

End Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

Similar Tour Suggestions

Karwendelmarsch 2018 (13).jpg

Hiking

Karwendel March 35 km

Length

35,00 km

Duration

12:30 h

Uphill

1664 hm

Downhill

1358 hm

Altitude

1843 hm

Difficulty

Hard

Nördlinger Hütte - Wanderer kurz vor der Hütte (2).jpg

Hiking

Circular hike to the Nördlinger Hütte alpine hut & Reither Spitze Summit, 2,374m

Length

9,90 km

Duration

07:30 h

Uphill

1191 hm

Altitude

2374 hm

Difficulty

Hard

Wanderer auf der Seefelder Spitze ueber Seefeld

Hiking

Bike & Hike Seefelder Spitze Summit, 2,220 m

Length

13,00 km

Duration

04:30 h

Uphill

1094 hm

Altitude

2220 hm

Difficulty

Hard

Wanderguppe auf dem Gipfel der Gehrenspitze oberhalb von Leutasch (C) Olympiaregion Seefeld - Roastmedia.jpg

Hiking

Bike & Hike Gehrenspitze Summit, 2,367 m

Length

21,00 km

Duration

07:00 h

Uphill

1150 hm

Altitude

2367 hm

Difficulty

Hard

Wanderer auf dem Predigtstuhl.jpg

Hiking

Bike & Hike Predigtstuhl Summit, 2,234 m

Length

19,00 km

Duration

04:30 h

Uphill

1015 hm

Altitude

2234 hm

Difficulty

Hard

Brunnsteinspitze mit Gipfelkreuz - Scharnitz (4).jpg

Hiking

Hike to the Brunnsteinspitze Summit, 2,180 m

Length

13,00 km

Duration

08:30 h

Uphill

1368 hm

Altitude

2180 hm

Difficulty

Hard

Blick auf Arnspitzen Ueberschreitung - Scharnitz

Hiking

Mountain tour crossing of the Arnspitzen

Length

11,50 km

Duration

08:30 h

Uphill

1353 hm

Altitude

2196 hm

Difficulty

Hard

Nördlinger Hütte - Hütte mit Blick ins Inntal Richtung Süden (1).jpg

Hiking

Circular hike via Eppzirler Alm and Nördlinger hut to Seefeld

Length

20,40 km

Duration

10:00 h

Uphill

1464 hm

Altitude

2231 hm

Difficulty

Hard