The easy route starts at the Nature Park Visitor Center in Scharnitz and is suitable for running at any time of the year. It initially runs along the Isar promenade and directly by the Isar. Hard to believe, but this river has its source very nearby: in the Hinterautal near Scharnitz.
After a short distance, the parish church Maria Hilf is reached. Here, the road is crossed, and the route continues along the Hirlanda-Ellmann-Weg. You pass a residential street before turning onto the Sportplatzweg. After a short stretch to the right, just before the bridge, the path turns onto a trail.
Here begins the Gießenbach valley, and an idyllic gravel path runs alongside the Gießenbach. The clear water accompanies the trail, and along the way, there are repeated beautiful views.
Upon reaching Gießenbach, the route passes through the quiet village before returning along the same path to Scharnitz. It’s a beautiful, varied trail that connects nature and village charm.
The suggested running time is only a guideline and depends on personal fitness.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Alpine emergency call:
Call: 140
More Trails in the Region Seefeld are available here.
Roadbook
Parking P5 and P6 "Eppzirl" - Gießenbach
Ramona, inn, restaurant
Café in der Länd, café, bistro, bar
Antik Burg, café, bar
We 2 Brothers, imbiss, snackbar
LORENZ in der Alten Mühle, restaurant
Public transport
By train to Scharnitz train station, then a 10-minute walk to the starting point at the Nature Park Information Center.
All real-time connections can be found in the route planner.
Parking
From Innsbruck, take the A12 Inntalautobahn to the Seefeld/Garmisch exit, then continue over the Zirlerberg to Scharnitz. From Landeck/Reschen, take the A12 to the Telfs Ost exit, then drive through Mösern and Seefeld to Scharnitz. From Garmisch, pass through Mittenwald on the way to Scharnitz.
In Scharnitz, turn at the intersection to the Maria Hilf Parish Church and continue straight to the Nature Park Information Center Scharnitz. Park at the P2 'Karwendelparkplatz Länd' parking lot.
Parking P2 "Karwendelparkplatz Länd" - Scharnitz.
You can find all other car parks in Scharnitz here.
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Equipment
Running shoes, functional running clothing, a running backpack or vest, sufficient water and snacks, as well as basic endurance and a secure running technique, are recommended for this tour. Additionally, a running map or GPS device, a first aid kit, sun protection, and running poles if needed are advisable.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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