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Start Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

End Point

Pertisau Achensee

Difficulty

Hard

Total Distance

52,00 km

Descent Meters

2281 m

Ascent Meters

2217 m

Highest Point

1903 m

Total Time

19:00 h

Map & Elevation Profile

Start Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

End Point

Pertisau Achensee

Difficulty

Hard

Total Distance

52,00 km

Descent Meters

2281 m

Ascent Meters

2217 m

Highest Point

1903 m

Total Time

19:00 h

Hiking

Best Time

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Hiking tour

Long distance trails

Whether enjoyable hiking or sporty fast on the way - everyone can enjoy the nature according to his personal preferences and plan the length and number of stages individually. The proposed stages are aimed at all those who want to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Karwendel in peace, far away from hectic and stress.
Advance reservation at the desired huts is always required.

Stage 1: From Scharnitz to the Karwendelhaus (route Nature Park Info Center Scharnitz - through the Karwendel Valley - Karwendelhaus).
Stage 2: From Karwendelhaus to Falkenhütte or Eng (Karwendelhaus - kleiner Ahornboden - Falkenhütte - Eng)
Stage 3: From Eng to Pertisau/Achensee ( Eng - Binsalm - Gramaihochleger - Gramaialm - Pertisau)

For those who want to complete the entire route in one day, there is also the possibility of participating in the Karwendelmarsch, which always takes place on the last Saturday in August.

The Karwendelmarsch leads over the following route points:
the Schafstallboden (1.173 m),
the Karwendelhaus (1.771 m) - possibility to stay overnight
the small Ahornboden (1.399 m),
the Falkenhütte (1.848 m) - possibility to stay overnight
the Eng (1.227 m)

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