If you're a mountain and wilderness lover, a huge number of marked trails await you in Scharnitz to explore the area and discover all its incredible beauty. This page features a selection of the best mountaineering routes recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts Filter the results to suit your needs and your experience level. Each route contains all the information you need when planning your mountaineering trip in Scharnitz where spectacular panoramas and breathtaking views await you!
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful mountain hikes in Scharnitz
Mountain Hike
· Karwendel
Crossing of the Ödkarspitzen and Birkkarspitze in the Karwendel
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Difficulty
T5
difficult
9.5 km
6:30 h
1,190 m
1,190 m
Best summit tour in the KarwendelCrossing the Ödkarspitzen via the Brendelsteig and climbing the Birkkarspitze is the most elegant way to the highest peak of the Karwendel.
Mountain Hike
· Karwendel
Crossing the Birkkarspitze
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Difficulty
T3
difficult
24.2 km
9:00 h
1,100 m
1,900 m
The super classic in the Karwendel
Mountain Hike
· Karwendel
Mountain tour via the Toni-Gaugg-Höhenweg to the Karwendelhaus
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Difficulty
T3
difficult
12 km
8:00 h
1,200 m
1,200 m
Absolute top classic
The Toni-Gaugg-Höhenweg is the most impressive way to get to know the Karwendel mountains in all its facets.
Mountain Hike
· Karwendel
From the Karwendelhaus over the Ödkarspitzen to the Birkkarspitze | the highest peak in the Karwendel
recommended route
Difficulty
T5
difficult
9.5 km
7:00 h
1,189 m
1,189 m
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 the Karwendel, the Birkkarspitze. The return route leads through the Schlauchkar.
Mountain Hike
· Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
To the Große Arnspitze (2196 m) and over the Achterköpfe
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
14.7 km
6:30 h
1,340 m
1,380 m
The ascent of the Große Arnspitze with the subsequent crossing of the Achterköpfe is the blueprint of a successful public transport route.
Mountain Hike
· Karwendel
Hochalmkreuz 2192m
recommended route
Difficulty
T3A
moderate
16.4 km
5:00 h
458 m
1,300 m
The Hochalmkreuz is the easiest summit destination in the area of the Karwendelhaus.
Mountain Hike
· Karwendel
Eastern Karwendelspitze 2537m traverse
recommended route
Difficulty
T4I
difficult
30.2 km
9:00 h
1,800 m
1,800 m
A panoramic and not too difficult but nevertheless not to be underestimated summit near the Karwendelhaus.
Mountain Hike
· Karwendel
Freiungen Höhenweg
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
22.8 km
7:00 h
1,600 m
1,600 m
Long and demanding bike and hike route over the Freiungen Höhenweg
Mountain Hike
· Karwendel
Bike & Hike via the Brendelsteig to the Birkkarspitze
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Difficulty
difficult
45.2 km
11:00 h
2,060 m
2,060 m
Combined bike/hike route to the Birkkarspitze
By bike to the Karwendelhaus, from there on foot via the Brendelsteig and over the three Ödkarspitzen to the Birkkarspitze, 2749 m.
Mountain Hike
· Karwendel
Bachofenspitze from Scharnitz as bike & hike route
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
46.3 km
8:30 h
1,900 m
1,900 m
The long bike & hike route to the Bachofenspitze leads from Scharnitz into the beautiful Gleirschtal and further up to the summit of the Bachofenspitze. With some luck, you may also see ibex here.

