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Start Point

Nature Park Information Center Scharnitz (P2)

End Point

Nature Park Information Center Scharnitz (P2)

Difficulty

Medium

Total Distance

15,80 km

Descent Meters

780 m

Ascent Meters

780 m

Highest Point

1753 m

Total Time

06:00 h

Map & Elevation Profile

Start Point

Nature Park Information Center Scharnitz (P2)

End Point

Nature Park Information Center Scharnitz (P2)

Difficulty

Medium

Total Distance

15,80 km

Descent Meters

780 m

Ascent Meters

780 m

Highest Point

1753 m

Total Time

06:00 h

Best Time

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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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Snowshoe hiking

This impressive snowshoe hike leads from the Nature Park Info Center in Scharnitz up to the Pleisenhütte at 1,757 meters altitude. During the winter months, the hut is open on weekends (open continuously from December 26 to January 6). Overnight stays are available at this cozy mountain hut upon request.

The trail begins at the P2 hiking car park, right next to the Info Center, and follows Hinterautalstraße towards the Karwendel valleys. Above the Isarlodge Wiesenhof, the forest road branches off to the left, leading up to the snow-covered alpine meadows at Lablehner. After a relatively flat section, the path climbs steadily up a series of panoramic switchbacks to the Pleisenhütte.

At the top, the Gaugg family has been serving delicious spinach dumplings, hearty venison stew, and seasonal specialties from traditional cuisine for

5-Day Weather Forecast

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