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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful cycle routes in Scharnitz
Mountain Bike
Isar Trek: A 3-Day MTB Ride from Mittenwald to Munich
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Difficulty
S1
difficult
Multi-day route
161.5 km
14:15 h
689 m
1,133 m
In three stages, we follow the Isar from its source in the Karwendel Mountains all the way to Munich. Wild river landscapes, the Sylvenstein Reservoir, Bad Tölz, and the Pupplinger Au make the Isar Trek a diverse MTB tour.
Bicycle Rides
· Alpenwelt Karwendel
To the source of the Isar and to the Kastenalm
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
43.9 km
3:18 h
404 m
404 m
The bike route to the source of the Isar and the cozy Kastenalm is a popular destination for all those who like to travel through unique landscapes but do not want to ride too steeply uphill. The route, which is always gently ascending, leads through the beautiful Hinterautal along the Isar to its source. A short distance further is the Kastenalm, which is operated during the summer months.
Mountain Bike
· Seefeld
Zäunlkopf round
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
18.3 km
2:30 h
600 m
600 m
Scenically beautiful mountain bike route on consistently good forest roads. Only a few sections are somewhat steeper and partly more difficult to pass due to coarse gravel!
Mountain Bike
· Seefeld
Around Tirol’s high plateau
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
47.3 km
4:00 h
600 m
600 m
Mountain bike route for everyone, consistently on good asphalt and gravel roads, as well as on wide hiking trails. Only short sections are somewhat steeper – no single trails!
Mountain Bike
· Wettersteingebirge
By mountain bike to the royal Schachenhaus and back to Innsbruck
recommended route
Difficulty
S0
difficult
101.5 km
9:30 h
1,641 m
2,019 m
The bike ride to Schachenhaus is demanding but incredibly rewarding in terms of scenery. Returning by bike to Innsbruck is an option, but equally good is taking the train from Scharnitz or Seefeld back.
Mountain Bike
· Zugspitz Region
Via Migra stage 1 - from Mittenwald to Weer
recommended route
Difficulty
S0
difficult
Stage 1
81.7 km
5:45 h
2,085 m
2,445 m
Karwendel crossing from Mittenwald to Weer
Mountain Bike
· Karwendel
Scharnitz Karwendelhaus
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
34.4 km
5:00 h
920 m
920 m
From Scharnitz up into the Karwendel valley and further to the Karwendelhaus
Mountain Bike
· Karwendel
Kastenalm from Scharnitz via the Isar source
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
26.7 km
3:00 h
470 m
470 m
Ride through a unique river landscape framed by the magnificent Karwendel Mountains.
Mountain Bike
· Karwendel
From Scharnitz to the Pfeishütte
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.1 km
2:30 h
1,035 m
78 m
Mountain biking from Scharnitz to the Pfeishütte is a varied and beautiful route, far from the crowds in the Hinterau and Karwendel valleys, in the heart of the Karwendel.
Mountain Bike
· Zugspitz Region
Beginner's Hike Around the Arnspitze
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Difficulty
▲S1
moderate
36.5 km
3:20 h
308 m
308 m
The MTB tour around the Arnspitze is an easy loop trail for beginners. It winds through a varied landscape at a maximum elevation of about 1,200 meters.

