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RiedbodenPhoto: Stefan Eisend, Alpenwelt Karwendel
The circuit around the Karwendel mountains by mountain bike – better known as the "Karwendelrunde" – is an absolute must for ambitious mountain bikers. With around 2,000 meters of elevation gain and about 70.0 kilometers, this route is challenging but rewards with unforgettable impressions.
This unique mountain bike route begins with a ride through the nature reserve "Riedboden" and continues to Scharnitz in Tyrol up to the entrance of the Karwendel valley. Always along the Karwendelbach and wide alpine meadows, the steep climb to the Karwendelhaus now begins. After a stop at the Karwendelhaus, it is only a few meters to the Hochalmsattel, before descending down numerous switchbacks to the small Ahornboden. There, a short break is possible. Next, the Johannistal leads to Hinterriss, and after a short flat section, the next climb begins to the "Vordersbachau" and a stream crossing. Now follows the last steep climb up to the Vereiner Alm, where you can reflect once more on the collected impressions. The forest road from Vereiner Alm leads down to Mittenwald, the starting point of the route.
Author’s recommendation
For those wanting more challenge, it is possible to pedal from the small Ahornboden via Ladizalm (1573 m) to Falkenhütte (1848 m) and then descend via Hohljoch (1794 m) into the Laliderer valley. From Hinterriss, you then follow the classic Karwendelrunde again (additional 25 km, 530 m elevation gain, approx. 1.5 – 2 hours).
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
In case of emergency, please contact the nearest rescue control center. This can be reached independently of location and nationwide in Germany by dialing 112. The use or passage of all described routes in Alpenwelt Karwendel is at your own risk. The accuracy and completeness of the contents cannot be guaranteed.
Tips and suggestions
Using the public transport network you can reach the stop Mittenwald train station.
Roadbook
This unique mountain bike route begins with a ride through the nature reserve "Riedboden" and continues to Scharnitz in Tyrol up to the entrance of the Karwendel valley. Always along the Karwendelbach and wide alpine meadows, the steep climb to the Karwendelhaus now begins. After a stop at the Karwendelhaus, it is only a few meters to the Hochalmsattel, before descending down numerous switchbacks to the small Ahornboden. There, a short break is possible. Next, the Johannistal leads to Hinterriss, and after a short flat section, the next climb begins to the "Vordersbachau" and a stream crossing. Now follows the last steep climb up to the Vereiner Alm, where you can reflect once more on the collected impressions. The forest road from Vereiner Alm leads down to Mittenwald, the starting point of the route.
Mittenwald
Karwendelschlucht
Karwendelsteg
Koboldpfad der Leutascher Geisterklamm
Grenze
Scharnitz
Blick auf das Kiesbett der Isar
TIPP Trip Tirol ➤ KARWENDELTAL >> NATUR PUR >> HERRLICH UNBERÜHRT
Kleiner Ahornboden
Hochalmsattel
Vordersbacher Au
Karwendelhaus
Krinner-Kofler-Hütte
Brandel-Alm
Seinsalm
Johannestalalm
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Klais or Mittenwald, bus lines between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Kochel, in summer hiking and guest buses of the Alpenwelt Karwendel, and in winter ski and guest buses of the Alpenwelt Karwendel. More information can be found at https://www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de/fahrplan-linienbus-ausflugsziele
Directions
From Munich A95 towards Garmisch-Partenkirchen, then B2 to Mittenwald, alternatively exit Kochel A95 and via Walchensee on B11 to Krün and then B2 to Mittenwald. From Innsbruck B177 to Seefeld and Scharnitz and then to Mittenwald.
Parking
Parking lot "P1" at the train station in Mittenwald (paid)
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Brochure "Up on Your Bike" of Alpenwelt Karwendel
Author’s map recommendations
Bike map of the Alpenwelt Karwendel
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
Weather-appropriate clothing
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions