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Start Point

Train Station Reith

End Point

Nature Park and Information Centre Scharnitz

Difficulty

Hard

Total Distance

70,00 km

Descent Meters

4470 m

Ascent Meters

4600 m

Highest Point

2699 m

Total Time

27:30 h

Map & Elevation Profile

Start Point

Train Station Reith

End Point

Nature Park and Information Centre Scharnitz

Difficulty

Hard

Total Distance

70,00 km

Descent Meters

4470 m

Ascent Meters

4600 m

Highest Point

2699 m

Total Time

27:30 h

Stamina

Technique

Multiday hike

Yes

Multi-Day Tour Feature

Gesamtverlauf

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

Long distance trails

Important information: Construction work at the Nördlinger Hütte

Due to major renovation work, the Nördlinger Hütte will be closed from September 2026 until the start of the 2028 season.
During this period, the hut will be completely unstaffed – no overnight stays and no food service will be available.

Last overnight stay:
16 August 2026

Last day of day service: 30 August 2026

The Karwendel Höhenweg remains open and passable, but route adjustments are required.

Six days on foot in the largest nature park of Austria is much more than just to bring the 70 kilometers and 9,070 hm (4,470 hm in the ascent) in the Austrian Alps behind. The Karwendel Höhenweg simply means discovering the Karwendel from the valleys to the summit regions in a very demanding multi-day tour, spending the night in five excellent huts and getting to know the alpine mountain nature in Tyrol with

Refreshment stops

A traditional wooden house in the mountains with blooming windows. Majestic mountains rise in the background under a clear sky.

Scharnitz

Kastenalm, hut

Closed, opens tomorrow at 11:00
A rustic mountain house surrounded by tall mountains and green forests. The sky is lightly clouded and nature seems inviting.

Scharnitz

Hallerangerhaus, hut

Open until 22:00
A beautiful alpine landscape with gentle hills and majestic mountains in the background. In the foreground stands a mountain cabin, surrounded by lush greenery.

Scharnitz

Solsteinhaus, hut

Open until 22:00
A cozy mountain cabin surrounded by majestic mountains. The green meadow and clear sky create an inviting atmosphere.

Scharnitz

Pfeishütte, hut

Open until 22:00

5-Day Weather Forecast

20°
15°
10°
Precipitation (mm)
Sunshine duration (h)
THU.17.09
FRI.18.09
SAT.19.09
SUN.20.09
14°Cmax.
8°Cmin.
2.1mm
2.1
0.6
0
0
7
1
8
6
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night
Temp.
10°C
14°C
10°C
8°C
Precipitation (mm)
0.1
0
0
2.9
Wind (km/h)
3
4
3
5

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