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Start Point

Scharnitz information centre (parking Länd P2)

End Point

Engalm

Difficulty

Hard

Total Distance

35,00 km

Descent Meters

1664 m

Ascent Meters

1358 m

Highest Point

1843 m

Total Time

12:30 h

Map & Elevation Profile

Start Point

Scharnitz information centre (parking Länd P2)

End Point

Engalm

Difficulty

Hard

Total Distance

35,00 km

Descent Meters

1664 m

Ascent Meters

1358 m

Highest Point

1843 m

Total Time

12:30 h

Hiking

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Hiking tour

Long distance trails

The "little Karwendel march" starts in Scharnitz and ends in the Eng. Hikers with good physical condition can complete the entire route in one day. For those who want to take it more leisurely, there are overnight accommodations at the Karwendelhaus or the Falkenhütte.

Please note that there is not a daily bus connection from the Eng back to the starting point!

The small Karwendel march leads over the following route points:
the Schafstallboden (1.173 m),
the Karwendelhaus (1.771 m),
the small Ahornboden (1.399 m),
the Falkenhütte (1.848 m),
the Engalm is the DESTINATION (1.227 m) - 35 km

The indicated march duration is a guideline and depends on personal fitness.

Karwendelmarsch - The legend lives!
Find more information about the sporting highlight here.

Alpine emergency call:
Call: 140

Features & Characteristics

Start Point

Scharnitz information centre (parking Länd P2)

End Point

Engalm

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