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Start Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

End Point

Karwendelhaus in the Karwendel Nature Park

Difficulty

Medium

Total Distance

18,60 km

Descent Meters

840 m

Ascent Meters

45 m

Highest Point

1765 m

Total Time

06:00 h

Stage 1: From Scharnitz to the Karwendelhaus – The Classic Karwendel Multi-day Hike

Map & Elevation Profile

Start Point

Naturpark Info Center Scharnitz (P2)

End Point

Karwendelhaus in the Karwendel Nature Park

Difficulty

Medium

Total Distance

18,60 km

Descent Meters

840 m

Ascent Meters

45 m

Highest Point

1765 m

Total Time

06:00 h

Stamina

Technique

Multi-Day Tour Feature

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In an emergency

Stay calm and call the emergency services.

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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

Hiking tour

Hut hike

Multi-day hike (up to 3 days)

The first stage of the Classic Karwendel Multi-day Hike leads from Scharnitz in Tyrol deep into the Karwendel Nature Park. Starting at the Scharnitz Nature Park Information Center, the route follows the pristine Karwendel Valley to the Karwendelhaus at 1,765 metres. This approximately 18-kilometre hike is one of the most popular starting stages for multi-day hikes in the Karwendel and combines a technically easy route with a considerable distance and a steep final ascent.

The starting point is the Nature Park Information Center in Scharnitz, a central starting point for tours into the Karwendel valleys. From there, the route initially follows the Hinterautalstraße towards the Karwendel valleys. After around 500 metres, the Isar River is crossed via a bridge. Immediately afterwards, follow the signs towards the Karwendel Valley.

After the bridge, the trail leads uphill to the left. This short ascent of around

Refreshment stops

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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