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Due to a number of problems in the past and many sleepless nights, accommodation with dogs at and around the Karwendelhaus is no longer possible without exception.
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KarwendelhausHochalmsattel
6108 Scharnitz
Public transport
Arrival by train/train station: Lenggries, ScharnitzArrival by bus/bus stop: Hinterriß (mid-June - mid-October), Scharnitz
Directions
Hinterriß (Alpenhof), ScharnitzCoordinates
Access trail to the mountain hut
This hike through the Karwendel is a classic. The individual stages have no alpine technical difficulties, but due to the length of this crossing, ...
From Achensee to Scharnitz, 5-day tour for children aged 10 and over.
Like the alternative approach from Scharnitz, the path via Johannestal initially runs for a long time on a forest road.
Recommendations nearby
The start route: Scharnitz - Karwendelhaus Anyone who wants to complete the entire route in a “classic” alpine sport manner should be in good ...
This very diverse hut connecting path requires surefootedness between the Wörner- and Bäralpsattel.
The Hochalmkreuz is the easiest summit destination in the area of the Karwendelhaus.
A scenic route through the Karwendel valley via the Larchetalm to the Hochalm.
Mountain paradise Karwendel: once across the entire nature park, over the three major mountain ranges and the highest peak. Through dwarf pine ...
From Achensee to Scharnitz, 5-day tour for children aged 10 and over.
Between the Karwendelhaus, the Kleiner Ahornboden and the Falkenhütte, the Karwendel Nature Park reveals one of its most characteristic sides.
On gravel roads, narrow trails, and sharp downhills, the legendary run leads from west to east through the breathtaking landscape of the Karwendel ...
Routes to neighboring mountain huts
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recommended route
Crossing from Karwendelhaus to Hallerangerhaus
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14.2 km
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8:00 h
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1,440 m
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1,440 m
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recommended route
Karwendelhaus from the Tölzer Hütte
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21.5 km
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8:00 h
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939 m
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1,001 m
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recommended route
Transition from Karwendelhaus to Hochlandhütte
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11.4 km
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7:00 h
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648 m
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779 m
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recommended route
Transfer from Karwendelhaus to Tölzer Hütte
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19.7 km
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8:00 h
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1,119 m
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1,098 m
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recommended route
Crossing from Karwendelhaus to Falkenhütte
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8.8 km
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3:15 h
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490 m
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420 m
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recommended route
Crossing from Karwendelhaus to the Upper Soiernhaus
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17.5 km
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8:30 h
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1,090 m
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1,265 m
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Localization
Opening times
Winter: closed, ice climbing possible
Karwendelhaus
6108 Scharnitz
+43 720 983554 http://www.karwendelhaus.com E-mail: info@karwendelhaus.com
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This long hut connecting route crosses the main ridge of the Karwendel.
Best summit tour in the KarwendelCrossing the Ödkarspitzen via the Brendelsteig and climbing the Birkkarspitze is the most elegant way to the ...
The super classic in the Karwendel
2nd stage: from Karwendelhaus to Falkenhütte.
From Achensee to Scharnitz, 5-day tour for children aged 10 and over.
A rather unspectacular connecting route takes us mostly along forest roads to the foot of the Wetterstein mountains.
The long Karwendel valley is a real treat for mountain bikers, only the last stretch to the Karwendelhaus costs a little sweat. The hike to the ...
This hike through the Karwendel is a classic. The individual stages have no alpine technical difficulties, but due to the length of this crossing, ...
Up to the highest heights leads the most alpinistically demanding Adlerweg stage in the Karwendel.
In the middle of the main Karwendel ridge lies a great circular route that sure-footed mountain hikers should definitely do at least once.
Bike & Hike: By bike from Scharnitz to the Karwendelhaus and then on foot over the Brendelsteig and the three Ödkarspitzen to the highest peak in ...
This extensive hut transfer mostly runs over wide valley paths.
On gravel roads, narrow trails, and sharp downhills, the legendary run leads from west to east through the breathtaking landscape of the Karwendel ...
In this video, I take you on an extensive bike and hike route to the highest peak in the Karwendel. More precisely, this video is about the ...
Challenging mountain tour from the Karwendelhaus via the west ridge to the Birkkarspitze, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding alpine ...
The Hochalmkreuz is the easiest summit destination in the area of the Karwendelhaus.
Karwendel mountain paradise: crossing the entire nature park, over the three major mountain ranges and the highest peak. Through dwarf pine fields ...
This very varied scenic hut connecting route requires good surefootedness after the Bäralpsattel.
This fairly easy hut connection path leads through magnificent mountain scenery.
The “Schinter”: About the “most daring pinnacle of the Northern Tyrolean Limestone Alps” Karwendelhaus - Schlauchkar - Birkkar - Kasten - ...
Mountain paradise Karwendel: once across the entire nature park, over the three major mountain ranges and the highest peak. Through dwarf pine ...
Karwendel mountain paradise: crossing the entire nature park, over the three large mountain ranges and the highest peak. Through dwarf pine fields ...
Mountain biking on the Karwendel tour
Discover the Zugspitz region on your mountain bike.
From the Isarhorn campsite, it's a steep 500m ascent to the Fereinalm, through a ford in the Bärenbach to Hinterriß, 500m more to the Kleiner ...
Over the Bäralpjoch from Bavaria to Tyrol challenging mountain route on an alpine trail (Gjaidsteig) Day 1: Mittenwald - Jägersteig - Krinner ...
Route from "Hinterautalstraße, Scharnitz, Innsbruck-Land, Tirol, 6108, Austria" to "Hinterriß-Eng 2, 6215 Vomp" via "Kleiner Ahornboden, Vomp, ...
This very diverse hut connecting path requires surefootedness between the Wörner- and Bäralpsattel.
Excelsior! On this walk, you will find yourself in a world almost as far removed as you can get from the forested valleys below. It's steep, brushy ...
This hike through the Karwendel is a classic. The individual stages have no alpine technical difficulties, but due to the length of this crossing, ...
The spring classic par excellence in the Karwendel, when the forest road is snow-free from around mid-April and can mostly be ridden by bike with ...
This stage of the Adlerweg starts at the Falkenhütte and leads gently downhill through alpine meadows and a bright forest to the stage destination, ...
The demanding Toni-Gaugg ridge route connects the Pleisenhütte with the Karwendelhaus - a Karwendel highlight.
The Tyrolean Adlerweg follows in the footsteps of Hermann von Barth up to the highest peak of the Karwendel. Due to its significant elevation gain ...
Transition from the Falkenhütte to the Karwendelhaus. Falkenhütte (1848 m) – Ladizalm (1573 m) – Kleiner Ahornboden – Karwendelhaus (1765 m) (3 hrs)
A scenic route through the Karwendel valley via the Larchetalm to the Hochalm.
This challenging route takes us around the impressive rocky peaks of the Karwendelspitzen. At the Karwendelhaus, we can recover from the long ...
The Great Crossing Crossing the Schlauchkar saddle today certainly presents one of the sporting challenges on the way to Venice! From the ...
Like the alternative approach from Scharnitz, the path via Johannestal initially runs for a long time on a forest road.
From Achensee to Scharnitz, 5-day tour for children aged 10 and over.
The start route: Scharnitz - Karwendelhaus Anyone who wants to complete the entire route in a “classic” alpine sport manner should be in good ...
This hike through the Karwendel is a classic. The individual stages present no alpine-technical difficulties, but due to the length of this ...
The long Karwendel valley is a delight for mountain bikers, only the last section to the Karwendelhaus requires some effort. The hike to the ...
From Scharnitz up into the Karwendel valley and further to the Karwendelhaus
From the Pleisenhütte to the Karwendelhaus: Partially pathless, often exposed and one climbing passage (UIAA 3+) - this crossing is a demanding ...
The long Karwendeltal is a real delight for mountain bikers, only the last stretch to Karwendelhaus costs a little sweat. The ascent on foot to ...
- The Eagle and the Rolling Stones - Anyone looking at the map of Tirol, with the Inntal and the great Tirol mountain range, can imagine the ...
This long hut connection route crosses the main ridge of the Karwendel.
From the Inn Valley towards the North - Karwendel Nature Park (alternative route to the standard stage R43) in 3 daily stages
Karwendel crossing from Mittenwald to Weer
You may have already dreamed of summiting more peaks during your night on Falken Hut, on foot of prominent Laliderer Wände, however, you will start ...
This long hut crossing runs mostly over wide valley paths. For that, you can refresh yourself in the beautiful Rissbach in midsummer.
This fairly easy hut connecting path leads through magnificent mountain scenery.
Beautiful mountain bike route through the Karwendel Alpine Park including great mountain panoramas, crystal-clear streams, and excellent places to ...
Depending on your wishes, it can also be the start of a two- to three-day tourThe Karwendelhaus is located in the heart of our mountains, at the ...
The Karwendel crossing offers one of the loveliest landscape experiences along the North Alpine path - but far from a hidden gem.
Winter silence in a magnificent rock landscapeA snowshoe hike to the snow-covered Karwendelhaus is a long and serious, but also atmospheric and ...
Between the Karwendelhaus, the Kleiner Ahornboden and the Falkenhütte, the Karwendel Nature Park reveals one of its most characteristic sides.
To the highest summit of the KarwendelA great challenge and highly recommended with an overnight stay at the Karwendelhaus for experienced hikers.
The route starts in the Austrian Seefeld and ends 15 km further north in the German Mittenwald. The route is a large loop through the western part ...
Idyllic and grand at the same timeFrom the Karwendelhaus through the Kleiner Ahornboden to the Falkenhütte, taking in the contrast between the ...
Into the heart of the Karwendel Today we hike from Vorderriß into the Riß Valley, crossing the border and thus entering Austria. This 12 km long ...
Absolute top classic The Toni-Gaugg-Höhenweg is the most impressive way to get to know the Karwendel mountains in all its facets.
Today’s stage leads into the “heart of the Karwendel.” The route first follows the Riß Valley to Hinterriß, then enters the Johannistal, where the ...
Racing, cycling, mountaineering: This Karwendel Cross connects Lamsenjochhütte, Falkenhütte, and the Karwendelhaus on a not quite direct route.
The North Tyrolean route of the Adlerweg is varied and full of experiences. It leads through romantic valleys and bright mountain forests, across ...
From Achensee to Scharnitz, 5-day tour for children aged 10 and over.
The Brendelsteig is the king route in the Karwendel. Starting from the Karwendelhaus, it leads over the three Ödkarspitzen and the Birkkarspitze ...
Route No. 595 - The classic Karwendel bike tour
The over 550 km long "Dream Trail" is one of the most famous long-distance hiking trails in the Alpine region. It connects two European cultural ...
Difficult bike and hike tour to the highest peak in the Karwendel Nature Park.
Difficult bike and hike tour to the highest peak in the Karwendel Nature Park.
The first stage of the Classic Karwendel Multi-day Hike starts at the Scharnitz Nature Park Information Center and leads through the Karwendel ...
A panoramic and not too difficult but nevertheless not to be underestimated summit near the Karwendelhaus.
Long and challenging bike tour through a fascinating mountain world.
The two-day tour through the Ester Mountains and the Karwendel proves to be extremely rich in contrasts. The first stage takes us up to the ...
Combined bike/hike route to the Birkkarspitze By bike to the Karwendelhaus, from there on foot via the Brendelsteig and over the three ...
The circuit around the Karwendel mountains by mountain bike – better known as the "Karwendelrunde" – is an absolute must for ambitious mountain ...
Even though no summits are climbed on this crossing, the three-day route from Mittenwald to the Eng Alm is a must for every passionate mountain hiker.
Part of my hikingtrip from Amsterdam to Sarajevo, this is the Via Alpina Red Trail through the Austrian Alps. On the Via Alpina I kept on ...
Hut trekking for alpine enthusiasts - From Scharnitz via the Karwendelhaus, the Falkenhütte, the small and large Ahornboden, the Lamsenjochhütte ...
The big challengeSeven days in the Karwendel already gives a good impression and is certainly enough to fall in love with the mountain range.
The Karwendelmarsch is already a traditional event for trail runners, mountain runners, and "competition hikers": 52 km and about 2,200 meters of ...
This 270 kilometer long tour connects Salzburg and Innsbruck on a route made for gravel bikes: it mainly goes over gravel roads, secondary roads, ...
From Bregenz to Predjama, following the Via Alpina Red Trail.
This hike through the Karwendel is a classic. The individual stages have no alpine technical difficulties, but due to the length of this crossing, ...
From Achensee to Scharnitz, 5-day tour for children aged 10 and over.
Like the alternative approach from Scharnitz, the path via Johannestal initially runs for a long time on a forest road.
This long hut connecting route crosses the main ridge of the Karwendel.
This long hut crossing runs mostly over wide valley paths. For that, you can refresh yourself in the beautiful Rissbach in midsummer.
This very varied scenic hut connecting route requires good surefootedness after the Bäralpsattel.
This extensive hut transfer mostly runs over wide valley paths.
This fairly easy hut connection path leads through magnificent mountain scenery.
This equally impressive and long route leads from the Karwendel mountain range into the Soiern group.

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