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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful alpine climbing routes in the Karwendel region
Alpine Climbing
· Karwendel
Climbing route over the northeast edge to the Lamsenspitze
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Difficulty
IV+
moderate
3.1 km
5:00 h
630 m
630 m
Enjoyment and ClimbingThe northeast edge of the Lamsenspitze offers wonderful climbing on surprisingly solid rock. Towards the exit, however, the typical Karwendel breakage is still somewhat present.
Alpine Climbing
· Karwendel
Martinswand (1,330 m) S-wall "Rucola" VI– (eRN VI–)
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Difficulty
VI-5bT5
moderate
1.6 km
3:15 h
247 m
247 m
This route presented here is one of three entertaining beginner routes, whose climbing can definitely inspire, which you wouldn't initially expect given the craggy terrain.
Alpine Climbing
· Karwendel
Martinswand (1,330 m) S-Wall "Emmentaler" V (eKN V)
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Difficulty
V5aT5
moderate
1.3 km
3:00 h
225 m
225 m
The route presented here is one of three entertaining beginner routes, whose climbing can truly inspire, which you wouldn't expect at first given the broken terrain.
Alpine Climbing
· Karwendel
Martinswand (1,330 m) S-wall »Bronchitis« VI+ (eKN VI+)
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Difficulty
VI+6aT5
moderate
1.4 km
2:45 h
230 m
230 m
The presented route is one of three entertaining beginner routes, whose climbing can definitely inspire, which one would initially not expect considering the slab terrain.
Alpine Climbing
· Karwendel
Gerberkreuz southwest ridge
recommended route
Difficulty
IV
difficult
15.7 km
10:00 h
1,500 m
1,500 m
Alpine joy over Mittenwald: the Gerberkreuz southwest ridge
Alpine Climbing
· Karwendel
Alpine climbing route via southwest ridge to Gerberkreuz in the Karwendel
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Difficulty
IV
moderate
5.9 km
7:30 h
1,470 m
160 m
Solid and varied
Exposed and scenic alpine climbing route on excellent rock to the distinctive Gerberkreuz above Mittenwald.
Alpine Climbing
· Zugspitz Region
Luftige Kante (5-) - Kreuzwand (2,132m), Vorderes Dammkar
recommended route
Difficulty
V-
moderate
7 km
7:30 h
1,150 m
725 m
Karwendel and Karwendel Foreland - Kreuzwand.
From Mittenwald via Dammkarhütte and Vorderes Dammkar via the climbing route (UIAA 5-) "Luftige Kante" to Kreuzwand (2,132m) with subsequent abseil route back to Vorderes Dammkar
Alpine Climbing
· Innsbruck region
Hohe Warte (2597 m) via the south ridge
recommended route
Difficulty
IV
difficult
14.4 km
6:00 h
1,937 m
1,937 m
Alpine climbing very close to the city. A great undertaking for those who do not mind a long approach and partially loose rock. Rewarded with great views, beautiful climbing, and mountain solitude despite the proximity to the city.
Alpine Climbing
· Karwendel
Climbing garden "Dreamland" above the Lamsenjochhütte
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
1.9 km
45:00 h
264 m
264 m
Only half an hour from the Lamsenjochhütte there is an interesting climbing garden with a magnificent view.
Alpine Climbing
· Karwendel
Lamsenspitze northeast edge
recommended route
Difficulty
IV+
moderate
3.1 km
6:00 h
650 m
631 m
Like hardly any other mountain, Lamsenspitze dominates the eastern Karwendel range with its particularly impressive shape when seen from the Falzthurntal.

