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Start Point

Pleisenhütte

End Point

Karwendelhaus

Difficulty

Hard

Total Distance

12,74 km

Descent Meters

1200 m

Ascent Meters

1200 m

Highest Point

2506 m

Total Time

08:00 h

Toni Gaugg Trail: High-Alpine Ridge Route from the Pleisenhütte to the Karwendelhaus

Map & Elevation Profile

Start Point

Pleisenhütte

End Point

Karwendelhaus

Difficulty

Hard

Total Distance

12,74 km

Descent Meters

1200 m

Ascent Meters

1200 m

Highest Point

2506 m

Total Time

08:00 h

Stamina

Technique

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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

Summit hike

A little-traveled route in high alpine terrain, suitable only for very experienced mountaineers.

From the Pleisenhütte, follow the trail toward the Pleisenspitze for about 20 minutes, then turn right at the signpost onto the Toni Gaugg Ridge Trail. The route continues uphill through dwarf pines and heads east past the base of massive limestone slabs (memorial plaque) into the Mitterkar. The path then climbs – again through dwarf pines – to the base of the long southern ridge of the Larchetkarspitze, eventually crossing over to the eastern side of the ridge beneath overhanging yellow-grey rock walls.

Here, a traverse known as the Kuchl marks the first key section of the trail – and is a good indicator for what's to come. Anyone struggling here is strongly advised to turn back. After the traverse, the path descends slightly, then curves left around a ridge and enters a scree gully equipped

Refreshment stops

A charming wooden house in the mountains, surrounded by meadows and flowers. The sun shines brightly, adding a warm atmosphere to the landscape.

Scharnitz

Pleisenhütte, hut

Closed, opens on 21/11, 08:00
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

5-Day Weather Forecast

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