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Scharnitzer Alm

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Scharnitzer Alm

Die Scharnitzer Alm liegt auf 995 m am Eingang des Hinterautals im Tiroler Karwendel und ist ein ideales Ausflugsziel für die ganze Familie. Warme und kalte Speisen aus der bäuerlichen Küche, die Kuchen, der „Schmarrn“ und die Milchprodukte sind allesamt hausgemacht.

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Address

Scharnitzer Alm
A-6108 Scharnitz

Coordinates

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47.379800, 11.285100
DMS
47°22'47.3"N 11°17'06.4"E
UTM
32T 672487 5249903
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A-6108 Scharnitz
+43 664 5234567

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