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Start Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

End Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

Difficulty

Medium

Total Distance

37,10 km

Descent Meters

880 m

Ascent Meters

880 m

Highest Point

1765 m

Total Time

11:30 h

Hike to the Karwendelhaus

Map & Elevation Profile

Start Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

End Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

Difficulty

Medium

Total Distance

37,10 km

Descent Meters

880 m

Ascent Meters

880 m

Highest Point

1765 m

Total Time

11:30 h

Stamina

Technique

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In an emergency

Stay calm and call the emergency services.

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Alpine emergency call (mountain rescue)
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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.
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Hikes along rivers

Hiking tour

Hut hike

The hike to the Karwendelhaus at 1,765 metres is one of the classic, long hut hikes in the Karwendel Nature Park. The route is technically easy, but due to its length it requires a very good level of basic fitness.

The starting point is the Nature Park Information Centre in Scharnitz, a central gateway for tours into the Karwendel valleys in the Karwendel mountains. From there, the route initially follows the Hinterautal road towards the Karwendel valleys.

After around 500 metres, the Isar is crossed via a bridge. Immediately afterwards, follow the signs into the Karwendel Valley. Behind the bridge, the trail leads slightly uphill to the left. After a short ascent of around 50 vertical metres, you reach a fork in the path where you follow the signs to the right into the Karwendel Valley. From this point onwards, the long hike through one of

Refreshment stops

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 at 08:00
A picturesque house in the mountains, surrounded by lush greenery and majestic peaks. The landscape radiates tranquility and natural beauty.

Scharnitz

Karwendelhaus, hut

Closed, opens on 05/06, 07:00

Infrastructure

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