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www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de/en Welcome to the Alpenwelt Karwendel region, Winter hiking paradise Winter wonderland one of the most beautiful hiking areas In winter, the snow transforms the Alpenwelt Karwendel region into a glittering, white fairytale in Germany! land. The snow crunches under your feet, the trees duck under thick white shrouds and the mountains proudly don their luminous snow dresses. It's time to take advantage of the regions great offerings of winter sports with 7 ski lifts and a 6.5 km-long ski route, 150 km of cross-country skiing trails and the toboggan run on the Kranzberg. Cleared hiking

to warm up and catch your breath before con- tinuing your Alpenwelt adventure. Culture and entertainment – in summer as in winter For the days when you'd rather not venture too high or far, there is a rich program of alternatives in the Alpenwelt Karwendel region. Current events can be found at The Alpenwelt Karwendel region is one of the most popular hiking destinations in all of www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de/en Germany. Nestled at the western base of the Karwendel mountains, the communities of trails are available in every town for hikes through Mittenwald, Krün and Wallgau are a vacation paradise for hikers, mountaineers, nature the snow-covered landscape. With a little luck, you'll find the tracks of foxes, deer or white-throa- lovers, families and fans of mountain lakes and alpine huts. TABLE OF CONTENTS ted dippers which spend the winter here. Guided 2 Summer in the Karwendel snowshoe hikes are especially popular: with the 3 winter hiking paradise Just a few reasons Without doubt, the innumerable tour options have lightweight structures under your boots, you can 4 - 5 Buckelwiesen hike 6 - 7 Around the Kranzberg Above all, it's probably the hospitality that the made a contribution, with unmatched views such reach the most beautiful winter spots in the region. as those from the Kranzberg or Karwendel, the 8 - 9 Three-lakes hike people of the Alpenwelt Karwendel region exude: Discover untouched nature with a knowledgeable 10 - 11 Leutascher Geisterklamm gorge thrill of the Mittenwald via ferrata with its mountain whether it's the insider's tour tip of the alpine hut guide on a winter hike to feed wild game, or on a 12 - 13 Geological trails host, the homemade strawberry marmalade the peak destinations, bathing in the warm Moorland torch-lit hike with cozy refreshment stops. 14 - 15 Magdalena Neuner Panorama Trail hostess provides for breakfast or the dairymaid lake, a jump into the ice-cold alpine lake below 16 - 17 Barefoot Hiking who prepares a snack of regional specialties when the Soiern lodge or the crested peaks of the Winter summiteers 18 Forest Experience Trail Schöttelkarspitze and Soiernspitze, Karwendel and 19 Isar Nature Experience Trail visiting the alpine hut. Or it's the alpine traditions, The Karwendel cable car takes summiteers to Wörnerspitze . . . and on and on . . . 20 - 21 Hearty alpine hospitality: Krüner and which are not only experienced at festivals, markets 2.244 m in just a few minutes. From the summit Wallgauer Alm alpine huts and on holidays. With traditional Bavarian deli - 22 - 23 Lodges with views: Brunnsteinhütte, Experience & understand nature station, a cleared panoramic trail leads to multiple cacies such as veal sausage and pretzels in the vantage plateaus with unforgettable views of the Mittenwalder Hütte, Dammkarhütte, Hochlandhütte lodges beer tent, with spirited "Schuhplattler" dances and Those who wish to learn more about the Karwendel snow-covered, high alpine surroundings. The 24 - 25 Finzbachklamm gorge and "Trachtler" traditional costume performance region's natural habitat and its residents can visit Nature Information Center is located very close to the Nature Information Center of the Alpenwelt Esterbergalm alpine hut groups. And there are always reasons to celebrate. the summit station, with an interesting exhibit on the 26 - 27 Krinner-Kofler-Hütte lodge and Karwendel region, next to the summit station of the subject of nature and culture in the high mountains. Vereiner Alm alpine hut The high, bright limestone mountains, which are Karwendel cable car. Built in the shape of a spy- From the west of Mittenwald, you can comfortably 28 - 29 To the summit of the Simetsberg simply a step wilder, more primordial and more glass, it protrudes out about 7 meters over the cliff ride the chair lift to St. Anton. From here, a maintai- 30 - 31 Soiernhaus lodge and Schöttlkarspitze breath taking than anywhere else, have certainly 32 - 33 Truly a kingly tour: to the Schachenhaus edge! Directly adjacent to the Center, there are loop ned toboggan run leads down into the valley. And, also contributed to the region's popular status, as lodge hiking trails which provide overwhelming views of in about 30 minutes, you can reach the Hoher have the lush, green alpine meadows, the gentle the Alpine divide. 34 - 35 The Mittenwald via ferrata Kranzberg (1.391 m). From the Hoher Kranzberg, in 36 - 37 Multi-day tours Buckel wiesen "hummock meadows," the rushing good weather, it is possible to have a view of 93 38 Tour information / Imprint mountain streams, the clear mountain lakes or the surrounding mountain peaks. Cozy alpine huts then 39 Overview map youthful Isar river, with its dewy floodplains. entice you with hot beverages for refreshment and

2 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 3 Buckelwiesenhike Lakes and Buckelwiesen "hummock meadows" Beyond the Gröbalm œ a forest road branches to the right. The Isar valley hiking trail leads to Schmalensee lake å and along its expansive, reedy shoreline. The mountainous, forested terrain gives way to a plain of meadows and individual farms. Up at the Goasalm ¨ the first hilly meadows suddenly emerge: you feel as if you were in another world. The Buckelwiesen "hummock meadows," hilly mea-

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870 Isar the Isar bridge. The Pebble Experience Trail is also 900 11 located here. Left after the bridge: on the path along Krün the Finzbach river, you will reach Wallgau ı. H i H 6 Barmsee Mittenwalder Straße in Wallgau leads directly to the 5 town square with its historic houses. Barmsee H The Buckelwiesen "hummock meadow" hike can 2 Tenn- Isar- see Stausee also be undertaken from Wallgau or Krün to Mitten- h Krün c n This route is characterized by various landscape ba z e wald, of course. The unparalleled Karwendel pano- H an Kr s Klais e forms: the historic town center, forest, meadows and i 4 rama is always in view here.

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c H "hummock meadows." u Am Seinsbach dow landscapes, were created by the decomposi- B tion and subsiding of the calcareous ground Schmalensee- höhe between the trees, for there was once a forest here. Historic insights and views from Gries Schmalensee Brendten 3 In 2008, the Buckelwiesen were included in the list 1193 From the Mittenwald district of Gries * follow Gröblweg. Gries is Wildensee Schwarzkopf STARTING POINT / DESTINATION 2 of the most beautiful biotopes in Bavaria! At the 1591 Mittenwald's oldest district – and that's saying something, with a Wildensee junction to Tennsee lake, continue straight along on Mittenwald, Krün or Wallgau market square that can look back at a history of more than 900 Gröblalm the road to the Maria Rast chapel ˆ. From a good LENGTH / DURATION 2 12,2 km / approx. 3 hrs., easy years! Things continue as they always have here, which is Mittenwald distance you can already see the decorative cha- 1 MARKING demonstrated by the contorted street layouts and old houses. H pel, which was created completely with voluntary 911 i Isar Hiking trail signage with milestone and trail Lautersee support and assistance from the citizens of Krün in The traditions of agriculture and handicrafts are still of great number 400 1998. importance today: decorations, painted residential houses, artists' DIFFICULTY studios, the "Geigenbaum sculpture," restaurants and farm houses stand adjacent here in a colorful mix. Easy hike in wide trails and roads Where the Blessed Virgin Mary personally invites The Gröblweg leads up on a steep rise out of town. Picturesque views of the town and the opposite you to rest REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY Karwendel mountains open up between the houses. Gröblalm alpine hut, phone +49 (0)8823 9110 Benches in front of the chapel invite you to take a Goas-Alm alpine hut, phone +49 (0)8823 2573 short breather. The altarpiece is dedicated to the Restaurant Tennsee, phone +49 (0)8825 170 resting Madonna, on her search for shelter. Spiri- nearby other Restaurants and cafes tually and physically recovered, the hike to town POINTS OF INTEREST 12,2 Km can continue. To the right of the chapel, a forest The tour provides a breathtaking panorama when 1300 m road branches off and leads to Krün (approx. 2 km). you start from Wallgau/Krün, Historic Gries dis- Mittenwald 1200 m trict (Mittenwald), Buckelwiesen "hummock Hike from the chapel to the tourist information cen- 1100 m meadows," Maria Rast chapel near Krün, Krün 2 4 Wallgau 1 3 1000 m 5 ter in Krün – and on toward the Isar river, crossing Pebble Experience Trail, historic houses at town 6 7 900 m square in Wallgau. 800 m Krün Isar Isar

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4 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 5 Around the Kranzberg Two popular swimming lakes with a view of the Schloss Elmau palace hotel and return to Klais Kranzberg The route then continues steadily upward, until rea- 1 From the parking lot of the base station of the ching Elmau ı after about 1 /2 hours. Only a few Kranzberg chair lift, the route leads to the forest, minutes' walk from here is the famous Schloss following the signs for Lautersee lake. The Mitten- Elmau, a luxurious five-star hotel and spa. wald Geological Educational Trail is found on this With the Kranzberg on your right all the while, you ¨ section : seven showcases and boulders impart are soon back in Klais ø. From here, buses and exciting information about the creation history of trains run to Mittenwald, Krün and Wallgau.

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of the most beautiful landscapes in c DESTINATION u Bavaria. Veritable "postcard" scenes, B Am Sein Klais Am Schmalensee 1008 3 LENGTH / DURATION such as picturesque lakes, alpine mea- Schloss Elmau Schmalensee Brendten 7 Elmau 1193 27,2 km / 7 - 9 hrs. P Wildensee Schwarzk dows and rugged rock cliffs, can be F e 1259 1352 2 r MARKING c Wildensee h e n experienced close up. b a Hoher Kranzberg Hiking trail signage with milestone ch the region. Here, you can enjoy the panoramic view 1391 DIFFICULTY Wald- Geologischer of the town once again before entering the forest. Am erlebnis- Lehrpfad P Mittenwald Easy long hike on varied sections through the In the footsteps of the old Romans to Mittenwald Ferchensee 4 i pfad H ar The first rest benches with views invite you to rest 911 Is Lautersee Lautersee beautiful natural landscape of the Alpenwelt Ferchensee 6 5 From Wallgau, first follow the Isar valley hiking trail and take pictures. After about 25 minutes, the forest Karwendel region Burgberg 1687 Deutschlan d thins and a view opens up of the dark, shining Lau- to Krün, to the Barmsee district * then turn right 1194 ih ˆ INFO onto an idyllic forest road to Grubsee lake. This tersee lake . To the left, the Forest Experience The communities of the Alpenwelt Karwendel Trail begins, and a bit further, the start of the Water small, picturesque lake lies hidden in the forest and is a popular excursion destination in the summer. In region are connected to each other multiple Trail. From the shores of the lake, there is a marve- times a day by the bus lines of the RVO and the Klais, one can follow in the footsteps of the ancients: the Roman road, Via Raetia œ, which connected the lous view of the Karwendel and Wetterstein moun- hiking bus, free for overnight guest. Current trading centers of Italy and Germany together about 1.800 years ago, can be seen and walked here. Follow tains. The southern and eastern shores, as well as schedules are available from the tourist infor- mation centers or downloadable online. this road toward the Buckelwiesen "hummock meadows" (see pages 4/5) and turn right to Schmalensee the swimming area to the north are available to lake å. The hiking route leads along this lake toward Mittenwald. visitors for swimming. Those who wish can also rent REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY Hotel Barmsee, phone +49 (0)8825 2034 a paddleboat or rowboat here. At the signpost for Maximilianshof, phone +49 (0)8825 9216561 Ferchensee lake – the route turns steeply uphill to Lautersee-Alm tavern, phone +49 (0)8823 928932 the forest road. Rising slightly, this leads to the eas- Seehof, phone +49 (0)8823 1276 27,2 Km tern shore of the lake, at 1.060 meters. The Wetter- Lautersee-Stub‘n, phone +49 (0)8823 1017 1300 m stein massif to the west appears close enough to Ferchensee restaurant, phone +49 (0)8823 1409 1200 m Restaurants and cafes near by the way 6 touch here. The giant lake carp which you can feed 4 5 7 1100 m Klais POINTS OF INTEREST Wallgau 2 3 1000 m from the footbridge in front of the Ferchensee lake 1 Lautersee Am Ferchensee Kranzbach Elmau 900 m Grubsee lake, Via Raetia (Klais), Lautersee, Klais Am Schmalensee 8 restaurant are worth seeing. Krün Barmsee 800 m Ferchensee lakes and Kranzberg.

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6 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 7 Three-lakes hike In the footsteps of the old Romans Small, but impressive: Grubsee lake Further along the bike path, you will reach Klais ¨ In Klais, you will return to the forest on the way to the oldest district of the Krün community (first Grubsee lake ˆ. Soon you will reach the small, very recorded mention in the year 763). A piece of the idyllic swimming pond which lies hidden in the ancient Roman road, the Via Raetia, can also be middle of the forest. From there, through the forest seen and walked here. Still today, you can easily toward the "Barmsee" hotel and restaurant – and see the wheel tracks of the traveling merchants on the settlement of the same name. Briefly following this road. the main road, a footpath (marked) emerges on the left which will take hikers through meadows with spectacular mountain views, back to Krün * in about 10 minutes, and on to Wallgau.

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Two lakes for swimming, resting and photography From Wallgau, just up from Krün * the route first leads to the northern shore of Barmsee lake œ, which sits, dazzling, at the edge of the forest. There is a small swimming spot here, which invites you to take a rest before shouldering your pack again. A lovely walking path takes you along the lake for about 10 minutes – then continue to follow the signs STARTING POINT / DESTINATION Krün and Wallgau toward Gerold. Flat at first, the trail later ascends a short, substantial climb out of the forest into a wonderfully LENGTH / DURATION å beautiful flowering meadow . The trail leads to Gerold along the right-hand shore of the lake. 13,1 km / approx. 4.5 hrs. MARKING Hiking trail signage with milestone. Trail number 400, 406, 407, 416 DIFFICULTY 13,1 Km Easy, charming hike. Well maintained forest trails alternate with (forest) roads. 1300 m 1200 m REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY Restaurants and cafes Krün 1100 m Krün 3 4 1000 m 1 2 5 6 POINTS OF INTEREST 900 m Gerold Klais Ancient Roman road "Via Raetia" in Klais. Barmsee 800 m Barmsee

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8www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de Stunning trails in thewww.alpenwelt-karwendel.de Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 9 Leutascher Geisterklamm gorge Here you will also find the first oppor tunity for refreshments: From the traditional Gletscherschliff alpine tavern, you will have an unparalleled pano- ramic view of Mittenwald. Incidentally, the alpine tavern gets its name from the rock discovered in 1930, on which the flow of the ice age glaciers can be clearly seen. This polished glacial rock is the largest in the entire Alps and is considered a natural monument.

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ch There is much to discover in the realm of Leutas the Gorge Ghost: Between steeply rising Höllkapelle STARTING POINT / DESTINATION 5 Mittenwald, Isar bridge on Innsbrucker Straße / 2 rock walls, the Leutascher Ache river 2 Mittenwald gorge kiosk Isar bubbles through its narrow bed, deep in 4 In the middle of the gorge: the "Klammgeistweg" LENGTH / DURATION 3 (Gorge ghost trail) 4 km / approx. 3 hrs. the valley. It is said that goblins and N Gletscherschliff MARKING ghosts reside here. 500 m Österreich Continue on the Gorge Ghost trail ¨ toward the Hiking trail signage with milestone Deutschland entrance into the gorge. The world of the Gorge Trail number 800 Ghost and its goblins is waiting, with adventurous DIFFICULTY From Mittenwald to the Leutascher Geisterklamm gorge hell water, ghost pools and witches' cauldrons. All Comfortable, easy hike from Mittenwald to the Mittenwald is the start of this adventurous visit to the Ghost Gorge. From the Isar bridge on Innsbrucker of the secrets of its realm are revealed on signs Leutascher Geisterklamm gorge Straße * you will follow "am Köberl" along the Leutascher Ache river. The forested Burgberg mountain rises along the way. In the Spring, it's said you can even – to be unafraid of heights – no trail number hear it: when the Leutascher Ache river bubbles no strollers or dogs to the right. through full of melted snow and ice, it sounds as if INFO the goblins are bumping and crashing about. Now, Those who want to hike further can ideally con- Historic gorge and „Koboldpfad“ (Globlin Trail) directly into the gorge: at about 800 meters, a metal nect this walk with a hike into the Leutaschtal At the entrance to the gorge (Eastern side), you will first discover the waterfall trail œ. Here you enter the walkway leads directly over the Leutascher Ache valley. original Leutaschklamm gorge installation, which river, freely suspended. Through its lattice, you can REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY was built in 1900 by the Mittenwald brewery and 4 Km look directly down into the approx. 40-meter abyss. Gasthaus Gletscherschliff alpine tavern, refurbished in 1975. The waterfall plunges into the phone +49 (0)8823 1453 The walkway leads along spooky-beautiful attrac- Gorge kiosk depths from 23 meters high; in sunlight, it is sur- Mittenwald 1200 m Mittenwald tions such as the "devil's pools," the "ghost grotto" 4 Kiosk Entrance Leutasch rounded by a shimmering rainbow. Back at the en- 1100 m 5 and the "hell bridge." On the way back, detour to 1 2 3 1000 m POINTS OF INTEREST trance, proceed along the Goblin Trail å toward Leutasch ˆ 900 m the panoramic bridge is well worth it: it boldly Leutasch Gorge kiosk, Leutaschklamm Gorge, the gorge. 800 m extends over the deep Leutascher Ache river and polished glacial makes for an ideal photo opportunity. Km 123

10www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de Stunning trails in thewww.alpenwelt-karwendel.de Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 11 Geological trails „Geologischer Rundwanderweg Wallgau“ Mittenwald. It begins at the base station of the (Wallgau geological loop trail) Kranzberg lift *. In seven showcases, you will learn On the tracks of the ice age, this hike will teach you interesting facts about the history of the region's many interesting facts about the Buckelwiesen creation and the topics of "Ice Age," "Formation of "hummock meadows," polished glacial rock, tumuli, the Alps," "The Laintalschlucht," "Chert and Pietra drumlins, dolines and other geological features of Verde," "Tracks in the Rock " and "From Mountain the region. The first info panel can be found at Dorf- to Pebble Stone." There are also a variety of boul- platz *, next to the Raiffeisenbank Wallgau bank: ders to be found alongside the trail. Following this "Various limestones of the region." A variety of informative excursion, hikers can continue toward Laintalschlucht œ or toward Lautersee lake.

PEBBLE EXPERIENCE TRAIL STARTING POINT AND DESTINATION / LENGTH / DURATION 11 Fahrenberg Tourist information center in Krün / 0.8 km / 1074 3 approx. 30 minutes (with viewing time) REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY P nearby other Restaurants and cafes POINTS OF INTEREST Geologischer Isar bridge, Pebble Experience Trail, Isar Nature Experience Trail, Hüttlebachklamm gorge Rundwanderweg Maxhütte Wallgau GEO. EDUCATIONAL TRAIL IN MITTENWALD The "Pebble Experience Trail" in Krün and 5 4 6 STARTING POINT AND DESTINATION / Krepelschrofen

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1170 w Kranzberg chair lift base station / 1 km / Mittenwald present interesting information a ram approx. 40 min. (with viewing time) on the creation of the Isar river and the Kar- o fossils which contributed to the creation of the n 2 a 7 Karwendel mountains are shown here. From there, REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY P wendel mountains - descriptively illustrated - 11 r Golfplat Kärtner Alm alpine hut, phone +49 (0)8823 8239 e follow Simetsbergstraße œ to the polished glacial n in exhibits, photos, diagrams and explana- u e å nearby other Restaurants and cafes -N rock and the spring . Before the ascent to the a P tory text. n POINTS OF INTEREST le Wallgau Maxhütte alpine hut ¨ (Fahrenberg, about 30 minu- a H d g Geological Loop Trail with exhibits a 1 tes, no trail numbers), where you will find a specta- M cular, all-around view and can stop for a snack in GEOLOGICAL LOOP TRAIL „Kieselsteinlehrpfad Krün“ (Pebble experience trail) i P P N a homey, inviting atmosphere, the road branches STARTING POINT AND DESTINATION / 500 m In addition to important information about the geologi- to the left. There you will find info panels ˆ + – LENGTH / DURATION Tourist information center in Wallgau 3.7 km / cal history of the region, you can also marvel here at "Historical Mining" and "Ice Age Landscapes." approx. 2 hrs. (with viewing time) the young, powerful, turquoise-blue Isar river: since H Krün Among other things, they show how cavern slate,

Isar REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY 1990, it has channeled its way through the original i P sandstone and ore were removed and processed 1 Maxhütte, phone +49 (0)8825 1582 riverbed again, unabated by the Isar canal. From the 2 for a wide variety of uses. Later, you will encounter N nearby other Restaurants and cafes the peculiar tumuli: pointed hills created by the lay- tourist information center in Krün * go over the Isar 500 m 3 POINTS OF INTEREST canal to the sawmill, directly in front of the Isar bridge. Kieselstein- ering of river deposits amidst the glaciers. There Geological Loop Trail with exhibits are only seven in all of Bavaria – three of them can A large info panel œ shows different types of rock and lehrpfad INFO FOR ALL TRAILS MARKING be admired right here. The "Tumuli" info panel ı 1 Hiking trail signage with milestone explains their origins. The natural history experience Kranzbergbahn N ends the loop tour, and you can return to Dorfplatz. begins here: now follow the Isar river along the right- P DIFFICULTY 500 m Geologischer hand bank. The first exhibits å follow after about 200 Lehrpfad Flat and easy hikes Mittenwald „Geologischer Lehrpfad“ meters: different rocks which can be found on the Isar (Mittenwald geological educational trail) Yearlong guided tours are available river are presented. after registration: autersee 2 Between Latscheneck and Laintalschlucht, as a geo-trip, Vera und Josef Karner, Lainbach section of the popular hiking trail to Lautersee lake, Tel. +49 (0)8825 562, www.geo-trip.de Mittenwald this hiking trail imparts geological knowledge of

12 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 13 Magdalena-Neuner Panorama Trail

In the footsteps of the most successful female biathlete to the Krepelschrofen (1.160 m) symbolizes. In to nature as Magdalena Neuner: "I draw my of all time – Magdalena Neuner. place of medals, there one is rewarded with a 360° strength and energy from here." In honor of the biathlete, the original Panorama Trail panoramic view, from the turquoise-green At the end of the Magdalena Neuner Panorama was redesigned into one of the themed trails with the Walchensee lake to the Isar and Rißbach valleys, Trail, there is opportunity to stop in for refreshment most views on the sunny slopes above the Isar river the Soiern mountains, Karwendel and Wetterstein at the Maxhütte, open year-round, where you will to the Ester mountain range. Looking out over the have an unparalleled view of the Alpenwelt Karwen- valley. upper Isar river valley, one probably feels as close del region.

From Wallgau to the Krepelschrofen 11 Fahrenberg 1074 From the "Haus des Gastes," a slight climb leads via STARTING POINT Haus des Gastes in Wallgau Sonnleiten to the start of the Magdalena Neuner P Panorama Trail. This can be reached in about 10 mi- DESTINATION nutes and is well suited for families with children. Krepelschrofen or Maxhütte LENGTH / DURATION 28 panels with lots of photos, quotes and details from Maxhütte approx. 3.9 km to the Maxhütte / approx. 2 hrs.

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P MARKING unique career of the charismatic Olympic champion 1170 a m Hiking trail signage with milestone on our Magdalena Neuner Panorama Trail. ra o n No trail number a P Just after the gentle climb over the Sonnleiten, one er 11 DIFFICULTY n Golfplatz learns that Magdalena loved to hike as a child, and u e Steep switchback trail after the Krepelschrofen -N still does today. Her youth coach Bernhard Kröll is a n P trail junction, not recommended for older visitors le a Wallgau in most cases later quoted: "She was always full of joy, showed gd H a enormous diligence, great ambition and a strong will M REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY to succeed“. She undoubtedly needed that on her Maxhütte, phone +49 (0)8825 1582 i P Restaurants and cafes way to the peak of the world's elite, which the climb P N 500 m Isar

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16 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 17 Forest Experience Trail Isar Nature Experience Trail

With many different themed areas and interactive stations for playing and discove- ring, the „Isar-Natur-Erlebnisweg“ (isar nature experience trail will bring Hoher Kranzberg 1391 you closer to the habitats and natural environment on and around the Isar river. It is sure to awaken the entire family's interest Walderlebnis- Mittenwald and awareness of nature. pfad Entrance i Lautersee e Mittereck Main entrance Discover nature – experience nature Burgberg At many points along the route, you are Grünkopf 2384 invited to discover the secrets and peculia- The „Walderlebnispfad“ (forest experience trail) rities of nature through different activities, at Lautersee lake near Mittenwald makes for enor- such as water games, Kneipp pools, forest mous fun. There are all kinds of exciting things for forest fans young and old to discover. school, tree telephone, listening funnel, ani- mal long jump, sound tree, balancing tree, Get close to nature, in a playful way tug of war and many more. At 12 different stations, the Forest Experience Trail offers many fascinating activities to master. At the bird- The themed info panels: watching turret, you can guess at different bird species, discover rabbits, foxes and their animal friends on 1 Lichens, mosses and ferns STARTING POINT the hunting trail, or test your abilities at identifying different tree species with the tree type quiz. If your 2 The wild Isar river Isar bridge or at reservoir in Krün heads are spinning after the loop, you shouldn't pass up a dip in Lautersee lake - refreshment guaranteed. 3 Historic rafting 4 Native birds DESTINATION From Mittenwald to the educational forest 5 Alpine farming Loop hiking trail experience trail 6 Alpine forest LENGTH / DURATION There are multiple options for reaching the Forest 7 Fungi in the Isar valley approx. 5.9 km, approx. 4 hrs. total duration Experience Trail from Mittenwald. You can reach it STARTING POINT / DESTINATION 8 Wild animals MARKING 9 Landscape formation from the old Gries district, through the breathtaking Lautersee lake near Mittenwald, 3 different Green signage for Isar Nature Experience Trail starting point options, each about 45 minutes 10 The eco-factor of altitude Trail number 310 Laintal valley with its waterfalls, or hike from the base in duration 11 Forest management DIFFICULTY station of the Kranzberg chair lift, via the Geological 12 Poisonous and medicinal plants LENGTH / DURATION Challenging from Isar bridge to Hüttlebach- 13 Diversity of flowers in the Isar valley Educational Trail, on the so-called "Latscheneck" to 1.8 km, approx. 3 hrs. klamm gorge entrance (panels 1-11); easier, 14 Weather and climate Lautersee lake, where a magnificent view of Mitten- shortened variant: Isar bridge on forest road MARKING 15 Krün reservoir wald always awaits. In addition, there is a separate Hiking trail signage: maple symbol toward Hüttlebachklamm gorge (from panel 11) 16 Magnificent nature via reservoir - Pebble Experience Trail back to hiking trail above the road to Lautersee lake, which DIFFICULTY 17 Deadwood – wood insects Isar bridge (nearly flat, also suitable for Easy, interesting hikes, especially suited for branches to the right from Innsbrucker Straße toward 18 Source and still waters children's strollers) Leutasch. Alternatively, a hiking bus drives to Lau- families with children 19 Isar fishing waters REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY tersee lake and on to Ferchensee lake in the summer REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY 20 Gravel bank breeders on the Isar 21 Creation of the Alps Restaurants and cafes months. This ride is free for visitors with the guest Lautersee-Alm tavern, phone +49 (0)8823 928932 Gasthof Seehof, phone +49 (0)8823 1276 22 Walchensee power plant POINTS OF INTEREST card. Because the Forest Experience Trail is created Lautersee-Stub‘n, phone +49 (0)8823 1017 23 Adaptation to extremes Panorama pavilion, Hüttlebachklamm gorge, Isar as a loop trail, you can easily start on the trail from 24 "Heimweide" meadows reservoir, adventure playground multiple points. 25 Flood protection

18 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 19 Hearty alpine hospitality Through blooming alpine meadows to the idyllic forest road. Continue following the path as it climbs, Wallgauer Alm alpine hut sometimes steeply. After a hike of about three Start in Wallgau *: first follow the beautiful Pano- hours, you will reach the Wallgauer Alm alpine Wallgauer Alm rama Trail until you reach the forest road œ. After hut ¨. Those who wish to hike further can reach about 1.5 kilometers, you will leave the forest road the Krüner Alm alpine hut on a hike through the directly before a right-hand curve and enter the beautiful alpine meadows, which takes approx. forest on a path å or – alternatively, remain on the 45 minutes.

e Klaffen Wallgauer Eck g r 1829 1789 4 Wallgauer Alm Krüner Alm 4 Sachensee 1238 M These two alpine huts sit amidst lush alpine Wildbäder- i t 11 rauheck t e moos r b e r g meadows where young cattle graze in sum- 33 Krepelschrofen mer. Here, hikers can relax with a hearty 1160 STARTING POINT 1 3 Krüner Alm Krüner Alm alpine hut: from Krün, Krottenkopf- snack and enjoy the marvelous view of the 2 i 3 2 H straße from Wallgau, Haus des Gastes Finzalm surrounding mountains. Finzbach Wallgau Wallgauer Alm alpine hut Wallgau, Panorama 870 Isar Trail or Sonnleitenstraße Spectacular panoramic views from the Krüner Alm Krün Bletschertal- LENGTH / DURATION alpine hut kopf 1 i H 4 hours (8.5 km) to Krüner Alm, easy 1353 H P 11 3 hours (5.5 km) to Wallgauer Alm, easy The starting point of this hike is Krottenkopfstraße in Barmsee 2 Krün * or – alternatively – the "Haus des Gastes" in MARKING Hiking trail signage with milestone Wallgau œ. From here, follow the signs on agricultural roads and, later, through the forest toward Finzbach- Wallgauer Alm: Trail number 450 + 454 klamm gorge. Follow the forest road toward the Finzalm alpine hut to a fork å: here, follow the center hiking Krüner Alm: Trail number 450 + 453 trail along the rushing Altgraben river toward the Krüner Alm alpine hut. Continue on the forest road until DIFFICULTY you reach a path, where things get a bit steeper on the way toward the Krüner Alm alpine hut ¨. Beer and Easy mountain hikes on trails and paths. snacks at the alpine hut taste all the better after the climb. Special tip: The climb to the Krottenkopf (2.086 m) Reach the alpine huts in comfort: "Almbus" The differences in altitude require fitness. via the Weilheimer hut is well worth it. Fitness and surefootedness required, the climb takes about 2 ½ From June to September, the Krüner and Wallgauer TERRAIN Krüner Alm: mostly forest roads, short sections Alm alpine huts can also be reached in comfort by hours. on paths. Wallgauer Alm: mostly on paths, bus. The "Almbus" runs between Mittenwald and which are well-worn Wildbädermoos (with stops at Klais, Tennsee, INFO 8,5 Km 5,5 Km Barmsee, Krün, Wallgau and Finz-Alm) three days Schedule and registration for the Alm-Bus: Krüner Alm 1621 m Wallgauer Alm 1546 m per week, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The Travel office Ferienglück, www.kriner.info or 4 4 bus runs once in the morning and once in the af- phone +49 (0)8823 1201 and +49 (0)8825 599 ternoon on each day; you must register in advance REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY 1300 m Wallgau 3 Wallgau for the ride (see info box). Walking time from Wild- Krüner Alm alpine hut (operated part-time), Krün 1100 m 3 Wallgauer Alm alpine hut (operated in summer), 1 œ 1 2 bädermoosalm alpine hut: 20 minutes to the Wall- 900 m gauer Alm alpine hut and 50 minutes to the Krüner restaurants and cafes Km 12345678 12345 Alm alpine hut.

20 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 21 Lodges with views Panoramic views, hearty snacks and relaxation for your soul: it's easy to let yourself go at the alpine lodges of the Alpenwelt Karwendel region. After all, what is nicer than cozy refreshments at the end of a mountain hike?

The Brunnsteinhütte lodge Tel. +49 (0)172 8909613 This hut is a popular excursion destination for day trippers and tour hikers (as a starting point for the Heinrich Noe climb and the Mittenwald via ferrata) alike. It has been recognized for path. After an ascent you will reach another forest several environmental projects. In addition to route first leads on Raineck under the main road road; follow it along and above the Gasselahn dogs and chickens, lots of other small animals (B2) œ and then to the right. Follow the trail as it stream. After crossing the Kälberalplbach stream, live here, such as goats. The lodge is also partly climbs steadily upward slightly. After crossing the the trail becomes narrower and leds through light open during the winter. From the southern Isar wild stream just at the base of the Karwendel, a woodland to the hill where the Hochlandhütte lodge bridge in Mittenwald * the route first leads winding trail through the forest begins å. After sits (1.632 m). Descend the same as the ascent. through blooming meadows toward Steig. You about an hour's hike, things get a bit steeper. The will first hike parallel to the Isar river and the route continues up the mountain on rocky ground; (Trail number 260) main road, and then turn left into the forest œ. tricky spots are secured by cable rope. Once the The winding route leads on through the high forest, climbing moderately but steadily. Then you will cross short climb is done, you are re warded with a pano- ramic view of the Viererspitze, Koflerturm and Kar- STARTING POINT FOR BRUNNSTEINHÜTTE LODGE the streambed of the Sulzleklamm. å You'll reach the hut after Hochland- 1 hütte Mittenwald, Isar bridge on Innsbrucker Straße about 1 /2 - 2 hours, where you are invited for refreshments with a wendelspitze peaks. From here, it's just a few more N LENGTH / DURATION 2 km minutes to the Mittenwalder Hütte lodge ¨, which view of the Wetterstein and Arnspitzen mountains from May to Mittenwald approx. 4.7 km, approx. 2 hrs., easy i 2 1 October. Those who wish to continue up can continue on from H itze features a terrace providing impressive views of the rsp 1 ere DIFFICULTY 3 Vi Dammkarhütte town and the Lautersee lake beyond. There are the hut up to the Brunnsteinspitze (2.179 m). The shortest descent P Easy and beautiful lodge hike without terribly Karwendel- Mittenwalder köpfe many summit options, including the Lindenkopf from the Brunnsteinhütte lodge is the route described; in good Hütte steep climbs 2 weather, a recommended alternative is to return via Leitersteig ¨, 1 5 4 Westliche (approx. 1 hour's walk) and the Karwendelspitze nd Karwendelspitze STARTING POINT FOR MITTENWALDER HÜTTE LODGE lwa de the Mittenwalder Hütte lodge ˆ and Karwendelsteig. A head for en 2384 (approx. 2 hours). For both, one should definitely g w Mittenwald, base station of Karwendel cable i ar 2374 e K t Gerberkreuz s be sure of foot and have a head for heights. heights is required for this variant, however. The Sulzleklamm is r Nördliche e Lindenkopf LENGTH / DURATION t 2307 i Linderspitze e (Trail number 280) 1 L Südliche 1795 approx. 2.7 km, approx. 1 /2 hrs., easy crossed at 35 meters high over the ravine, on a new, 45-meter 4 Linderspitze long suspension bridge. (Trail numbers 290 + 291 - 292) 2306 The Dammkarhütte lodge * DIFFICULTY Sulzleklammspitze 2 Tel. +49 (0)173 3514659 Varied lodge climb, good fitness required 2323 The Mittenwalder Hütte lodge mm 3 S ul zlek la Kirchlspitze From the parking lot of the base station of the STARTING POINT FOR DAMMKAR HÜTTE LODGE Tel. +49 (0)151 17303118 2301

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22 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 23 Finzbachklamm gorge and Esterbergalm alpine hut

In the middle of the natural splendor of the Ester For centuries now, there has been livestock farming mountains here, with a panoramic view of the Wank mountain (1.774 m). A small private chapel opposite the From Krün * or Wallgau œ you will first follow farm å alpine hut recalls old times. Those who do not wish roads . After reaching the edge of the forest after to walk the entire route back can go down toward about 1.5 kilometers, follow the forest road, which Partenkirchen on a a wide, steep forest road. You leads up steadily to the Finzalm alpine hut. The will reach the Wankbahn cable car parking lot in 1 landscape here consists of varied, mixed wood- about 1 /2 hours. (Buses to the Garmisch train lands, as it does throughout the Karwendel and station with connections to Mittenwald, Krün and Bischof Wallgau). g e Sachensee Ester mountains; innumerable tree species are 1720 r b i Schafkopf Hoher Fricken e represented, such as pine, larch, beech, maple, g r 1310 1940 e Unterrauheck t ash, alder, linden, elm and sallow. Even along the s 1533 E roadside, there is fanciful and colorful nature to be 6 STARTING POINT / DESTINATION This hiking trail Farchanter Alm Wallgau found. Krün (Krottenkopfstraße hiking parking lot) or H 7 P Zanderkopf 5 2 i Wallgau ("Haus des Gastes") leads to the Ester- Esterbergalm Mitterkopf 1611 Finzalm Finzbach 3 A view into the fascinating precipice of the Finz- 1629 4 870 LENGTH / DURATION bergalm alpine hut, Rotenkopf Finzbach- Wank Rindberg 11 bachklamm gorge 1685 klamm 11.5 km / approx. 3.5 to 4 hrs., easy a popular excursion 1774 1 Isar After a short climb, a sign points to the left to the Return / approx. 6 hrs. destination. Bleischertalkopf H i P ¨ MARKING N 1353 Krün Finzbachklamm gorge . (Surefootedness recom- 2 km Hiking trail signage with milestone In this part of the Barmsee 2 mended). From the highest point on the tour, you 884 Trail numbers 450, 452, 464 Ester mountains, will find wonderful views into the deep gorge. you can experience DIFFICULTY Along the springs and streams to the Esterbergalm Mountain hike without technical difficulty, a unique natural environment embedded in a high alpine mountain landscape – at "only" but long alpine hut 1.300 meters. REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY Passing by the Finzalm ˆ alpine hut (operated part- Finzalm alpine hut time in summer), you will cross various small tribu- (operated part-time only in summer) 11,5 Km taries of the Finzbach river. Wherever you turn your Farchanter Alm alpine hut (only in summer), Esterbergalm ear, you will hear the murmurs, rushing and gurg- phone +49 (0)8821 6840 6 ling of water. From the Farchanter Alm alpine hut – Esterbergalm alpine hut (closed Wednesdays) 1200 m Farchanter 7 5 phone +49 (0)8821 3277 Krün Wallgau 1100 m Alm the Esterbergalm alpine hut ı is only 15 minutes 4 1000 m POINTS OF INTEREST 1 œ 3 Finzalm away. They offer a small selection of cold and warm 900 m Finzbachklamm gorge, Esterbergalm alpine hut meals. Chapel, view of the Wank mountain.

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26 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 27 To the summit of the Simetsberg White water and lake view: the alpine ravine and Special tip: the Walchensee Those who don't want to walk the whole way back The loud rushing of water can be heard as it flows can stay to the left at the first junction and follow through the rear alpine ravine to the valley further the route toward Einsiedl ¨. In addition to various below. Particularly in early summer, when the last options for refreshments, at Walchensee lake ˆ snows have melted and run off, the river makes a there are also swimming beaches where you can lively and colorful impression. The mountain is also cool down your hot hiking feet. The regional bus suitable for tours in the winter, however. After ap- will take you back to Wallgau.

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5 Einsiedl Simetsberg 3 1836 4 The Simetsberg, "Wallgau's signature moun- Obernach Simetsberg Diensthütte Tyroler Altlachberg tain," lies northwest of Wallgau. The special Diensthütte feature of this mountain is that it stands free Klausenko Neuglägerkopf 1232 – separated from the Ester mountain range – 1491 11 and provides an incomparable panoramic prox. 1.25 kilometers on the trail, a short path to the 2 œ view of the Ester mountains, the Wetterstein, right leads back to the forest road . Then turn Sachensee right along the forest road. Here, the forest clears. STARTING POINT the Karwendel and the Soiern mountains as a Wallgau Schafkopf Fahrenberg After approx. 1.75 kilometers you will reach a van- result. 1074 tage point with a bench. A short break here is just DESTINATION M i t t e r b e r g Krepel- Simetsberg schrofen P short of required: below, the entire Walchensee ex- 1 1150 tends in vivid turquoise and blue colors. LENGTH / DURATION From Wallgau past Sachensee lake Isar N 7 km / approx. 4 hrs., easy 2 km i H From the hiking parking lot at the northern exit of Wall- Wallgau 870 MARKING ch Phenomenal panoramic view from the summit gau * the trail rises slightly through the forest. After just Hiking trail signage with milestone Trail numbers 471 + 470 + 472 a short time, a view of the Sachensee lake emerges on At the next junction, turn right again and hike through the dense coniferous forest. The mountain DIFFICULTY the right. Further up, bear left off the forest road; from here, you will hike through the forest. trail continues up toward the summit å for about Mountain hike: varied hiking, sometimes on A relatively straight, rising trail traverses the sparse, mixed woodland, which offers hikers interesting views an hour. Then, you've done it: for the last 800 me- forest roads, sometimes on well-worn paths and pleasant shade. ters, the forest opens up and finally reveals the view through the forest of the entire surrounding region: to Heimgarten and INFO After descending to Einsiedl, you can take the Herzogstand and the Soiern mountains in the east, regional bus number 9608 back to Wallgau, 9 Km the Karwendel and Wetterstein in the south and the Krün or Mittenwald Simetsberg 1836 m Ester mountains in the west. REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY 4 3 1500 m None on the hike itself 1300 m POINTS OF INTEREST Wallgau 2 1100 m Panoramic view of the Bavarian and parts of the 1 900 m Tirol Alps; Walchensee lake

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28 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 29 .. Soiernhaus lodge and Schöttelkarspitze again: turn left here. At the first fork œ turn right and hike steadily up- ward; the Ochsenstaffel (1.871 m) is on your right. At the Fischbach Alm å (operated part-time in sum- mer), there is opportunity for refreshment at about 1.400 meters amidst gentle, green hills, surroun- ded by the forested peaks of the surrounding mountains (Fisch- bachkopf, Predigtstuhl, Ochsen- staffel). The Fischbach Alm, in - cluding the hunting rights, was a gift of King Ludwig II to his Ober- stallmeister (Master of Horses), Count Maximilian von Holnstein, in 1870 and pleasant shade. These were originally the hunting quarters of King H Ludwig II. A pavilion once stood on the Schöttelkar- i 3 Fischbachkopf Wallgau spitze – which the extravagant regent had built for Fischbach- 1890 11 4 ch alm chba 870 Isar Fis taking tea. It takes about 2 hours from the Soiern To the 2.050 meter high Ochsenstaffel basin to the summit. A beautiful, winding climb 2 1871 Schöttelkarspitze moun- Predigtstuhl which does require surefootedness. i Lakaien-steig tain via the Fischbach H P Schöttelkopf Krün 1 1902 Alm alpine hut and the 2 picturesquely situated Schöttelkar- Wsf spitze STARTING POINT 6 5 Krapfenkarsp. Soiernsee lakes. Bava- Seinsbachkopf Krün, parking lot at the Isar bridge, Wallgau, Isar- 2050 Soiern-Haus 2109 ria's Ludwig II once en- Stausee 1895 1961 Soiernseen Isar footbridge Krün Signalkopf joyed this mountain Soiernlache DESTINATION Feldernkopf Schöttelkarspitze route – and he famously N Reißende 2 km 2071 Lahnspitze Soiernspitze LENGTH / DURATION Fischbach and Soiernkessel knew where to find 2 2209 2257 approx. 11.6 km / approx. 4 hrs., easy beauty. From the alpine hut ¨ you can turn to the right on MARKING the wire cable-secured Lakaiensteig (surefooted- Hiking trail signage with milestone From Krün to the Fischbachalm alpine hut ness required) toward Soiernhaus lodge. This climb Trail number 364 Coming from Krün, first go to the left * beyond the Isar bridge. This beautiful hiking trail leads for a short was also established in 1870 so that the King's DIFFICULTY section between the Isar riverbed to the left and the forested mountain slopes of the Soiern mountains to Moderately difficult mountain hike. Ascending footmen ("Lakaien") could reach the Soiern houses the right. Alternative: From Wallgau (park at the Isar footbridge), hike toward the Auhütte alpine hut (operated and descending summits require surefooted- by the fastest route and prepare for the arrival of part-time) and to the right on the forest road toward the Fischbach Alm alpine hut. After a while, the route ness. The mountain path is sometimes rocky; Ludwig II. The forest trail is significantly easier, otherwise, the hike follows forest and hiking goes left on a path into the forest. Finally, you will be on the forest road to the Fischbach Alm alpine hut however, so hikers without the requisite alpine trails INFO experience should keep to the left after the Fisch- 11,6 Km The pavilion on the Schöttelkarspitze burned Schöttelkarspitze 2050 m bachalm alpine hut. down at the start of the last century 6 5 Follow the forest road down into the valley floor REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY 1600 m 3 ("Hundstall"). From here, the ascent leads you up Fischbachalm alpine hut, Soiernhaus lodge, 1400 m phone +49 (0)171 5465858 4 through the clearing forest again. At the trail Krün 1200 m POINTS OF INTEREST 1 2 1000 m junction shortly before the lodge, stay to the right Soiernhaus lodge, Soiern lakes, Schöttlkarspitze to reach the Soiernhaus lodge up several steps ˆ. Km 1234567891011

30 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 31 Truly a kingly tour: to the Schachenhaus lodge From Ferchensee lake œ follow the forest road. The landscape changes constantly over the next few kilometers: meadows and ponds give way to mixed and, later, coniferous forest. Signs lead to the Schachen and Wettersteinalm alpine huts. After about 6 kilometers, a path leads to the left through the forest to the so-called King's road. Alternatively, you can also start this tour in Elmau: first follow along the Elmauer Bach (Schachenweg) and go left at the first junction. This will take you to the King's

at alpine plants from around the world. The Schachen- haus lodge, below the palace, is open from May to October (weather-dependent). Special tip: Before descending, a detour to the viewing pavilion – is well worth it. You'll find a view into the Ober- Schloss Elmau Brendten Schmalensee P 1193 reintal valley, a popular and challenging mountain N Stellwagelskopf Elmau Wildensee

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r 1288 c a Wildensee h climbing region with steep, craggy rock walls on e n b Hoher Kranzberg t a Schindeltal- ch 1391 both sides of the valley. n schrofen 1124 Mittenwald i P i e Am Ferchensee H On the Schachen stands 2 Lautersee 911 Isa Keilschrofen Ferchensee Lautersee 1 R 1548 a hunting palace that was Zirbelkopf Burgberg 1989 1687 d Deutsch land h Wettersteinalm w a n 1194 c i n Österreich a 1464 3 t e 2707 built by King Ludwig II. n s Grünkopf t h r Schachen- r 2152 sc STARTING POINT a Schachentorkopf t e a P see t t 1002 e 2248 Wettersteinspitze u W 2482 e Schachen 1957 2433 L The route to this impres- 1870 Wildsteinkopf 2 road. After about 45 minutes, you will have reached Mittenwald, parking lot at spa gardens, Elmau, 4 1547 6 5 Frauenalpl- Wettersteinkopf hiking parking lot spitz Rosamerkirchen Burggraben the Wettersteinalm alpine hut å. Emerging from the sive, magnificent buil- 1861 Schachen- Musterstein haus 2389 2476 forest here, you will encounter a large clearing and DESTINATION ding, which stands in Schachenhaus lodge and Schachen hunting stark contrast to the wild may have trouble overcoming your astonishment: palace alpine landscape, is long but worth every effort. in the center of this meadow, the Wettersteinalm LENGTH / DURATION alpine hut (operated in summer) stands directly be- approx. 16.2 km (one way) or complete 32 km / fore the backdrop of the entire Wetterstein range. approx. 5 - 6 hrs., from Elmau approx. 4 hrs., easy To the Wettersteinalm alpine hut via alpine lakes and the forest To the regal Schachen MARKING From Mittenwald * first follow Lauterseeweg toward Lautersee lake. The view of Mittenwald and the gardens From here, it's just 2 hours to the 1.870 meter-high Hiking trail signage with milestone 1 opens up to the right. Lautersee lake is about 30 minutes away, while Ferchensee lake takes about 1 /2 hours; Schachen ¨. The last section of the route is already Trail numbers 820 + 870 + 841 both are charmingly situated at the edge of the forest. Alternatively, a bus runs to Lautersee and Ferchensee above the tree limit, revealing the view of the sur- DIFFICULTY lakes in summer from the train station or Dekan-Karl-Platz. This is free with the guest card and makes your rounding mountain panorama. From here, you can Easy but long mountain hike without technical route shorter. Directly behind Ferchensee lake, the Wetterstein massif rises up – the destination of today's difficulty on well maintained, wide forest roads already see the Schachenschloss ˆ a hunting and forest trails. Well-worn mountain paths are tour! palace which is splendidly furnished, particularly in found further up. the interior: there are five living rooms with pine- REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY wood paneling and historic ornamentation, as well Wettersteinalm alpine hut (operated in summer) 16,2 Km Schachenhaus lodge, phone +49 (0)8821 2996 as a "Turkish Hall" with water fountains and painted Schachen 1870 m or +49 (0)172 8768868, 4 6 windows. The Bavarian "Fairytale King" spent about restaurants and cafes 1600 m 5 3 two weeks a year there, together with about 20 ser- POINTS OF INTEREST 1400 m Mittenwald Wettersteinalm vants. He especially enjoyed celebrating his birth- Lautersee, Ferchensee lakes, Schachen hunting Lautersee 2 1200 m palace with Turkish Hall (there are also tours), 1 day here, on the 25th of August. The botanical Am Ferchensee 1000 m viewing pavilion and botanical garden garden is also worth seeing, where you can marvel Km 12345678910111213141516

32 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 33 The Mittenwald via ferrata

Mittenwald Panorama Trail œ is waiting to be discovered. In entire tour, however, and you should be correspon- i itze H rsp ere dingly fit. The climb is only traversable in the Vi any case, mountain climbers will find a unique P summer, as there can be snow until May and Karwendel- panoramic experience here: the view not only ex- Mittenwalder köpfe Climb over the rooftops of the Karwendel Hütte tends to the Karwendel and all of the surrounding starting in October. Leave as early as possible in 2 Westliche the day to avoid summer thunderstorms in the late and feel like a true mountaineer: this adven- nd Karwendelspitze mountain ranges, such as the Wetterstein, Ester lwa de 1 en 2 and Soiern mountains, but can also reach to the afternoon. ture becomes a reality on the Mittenwald via rw 2374 2384 Ka 3 Gerberkreuz 3.000-meter peaks of the Austrian Central Alps. ferrata. However, you should take mountain Lindenkopf 2307 4 Nördliche 2239 Mittlere experience and surefootedness along. 1795 Linderspitze Summit climbs: Linderspitze, Sulzleklammspitze Südliche 2306 STARTING POINT / DESTINATION and Kirchlspitze Summit station of the Karwendel cable car / From Mittenwald to the entrance – optionally with Sulzleklammspitze From the entrance å the route leads over a number 2323 5 Mittenwald "detour" via the western Karwendel peak mm Sul zlek la Kirchlspitze of peaks: the northern, middle and southern Linder- LENGTH / DURATION 6 2301 9.9 km / approx. 4 to 5 hrs. The Mittenwald via ferrata (also called "Höhenweg," 7 d spitze ¨, Sulzeklammspitze ˆ and Kirchl spitze – n a l Brunnsteinhütte h h MARKING or ridgeway) is a ridge traverse which offers grand c c - all between 2.300 and 2.323 meters high. The i s

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Nördliche Mittlere Südliche Sulzleklamms Kirchlspit phone +49 (0)8823 937676-0 1 2372 m 2239 m 2306 m 2323 m 2303m to the farmland through which you will reach Brunnsteinhütte lodge, phone +49 (0)172 8909613 Mittenwald. ze 7 POINTS OF INTEREST Linderspitze p . Brunnsteinhütte A few tips for climbers: "Bergwelt Karwendel" Nature Information Center Bergstation Mittenwald The main part of the route can be covered in about at the summit station of the Karwendel Karwendelbahn cable car 4 hours; an entire day should be planned for the Km 123456789

34 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 35 Multi-day tour between Soiern and Karwendel Via Bankerl to the Dammkarhütte lodge Descent via the Leitersteig From the Hochlandhütte lodge, a short descent After a good breakfast, the descent toward the leds to the Dammkarhütte junction. You will then go Leitersteig begins. You will reach the Leitersteig 1 through a field of pines to the so-called Bankerl. junction in about 1 /2 hours and hike over the newly From there, the route follows switchbacks up to the created suspension bridge at the Sulzleklamm Dammkarhütte lodge, where the fourth night is gorge. spent. The Dammkar is impressive in summer with The route then leads through farmland to the center steeply rising rock walls and, in winter, is one of the of town in Mittenwald and then by bus to the most beautiful and longest freeride ski decents in starting point in Krün. Duration of descent approx. the Alps, for those who have the experience. The 2 hrs. 1 hike will take between 2 /2 and 3 hours.

STARTING POINT / DESTINATION Hiking parking lot at the Isar bridge in Krün Isar Fahrenberg LENGTH / DURATION Krepel- 1074 schrofen Multi-day tour, approx. 6 daily stages 1150 Hoher i Wallgau Grasberg MARKING 1783 Hiking trail signage with milestone h 11 Fischbachalm 870 Isar Ochsenstaffel DIFFICULTY Krün 1871 i In addition to surefootedness, a head for heights rmsee and alpine experience, corresponding skills in Barmsee Schöttelkar- Krapfenkar- n spitze spitze handling the applied map materials is also requi- e Isar- Soiern- s 2050 haus 2109 e 2 Stausee red. In addition, one should be able to interpret i Krün w weather conditions and be able to recognize From Krün to the Fischbachalm lodge and further to the l Soiernspitze e 2257 k potential changes early. Sufficient physical

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u fitness and endurance are also required. From Krün, first go to the left beyond the Isar bridge. The B EQUIPMENT chmalensee Krinner-Kofler- hiking trail leads between the Isar riverbed to the left and hütte Sturdy mountain boots which are higher than the Schwarzkopf the forested mountain slopes of the Soiern mountains to 1591 ankle; weather-proof, warm clothing; emergency Hochland- Wörner Hochkar- and first aid kit; sufficient rations; telescoping the right. The Fischbachalm alpine hut provides the first hütte spitze Deutschla nd Mittenwald 2476 2483 Bäralp hiking sticks. opportunity to stop in for refreshments. From the alpine 232 i Öster reich We recommend obtaining lodging information hut, there are two trails to the Soiernhaus lodge. You can 911 Dammkarhütte Tiefkarspitze urgberg Westliche 2432 from the lodges in advance. Karwendelspitze bach turn right onto the more challenging Lakaiensteig, or fol- 1194 ndel rwe Gerberkreuz 2384 Ka REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY low the forest road to the left toward the Soiernhaus 2307 Karwendelgebirg Fischbachalm alpine hut (op. part-time), Sulzleklammspitze lodge, which transitions at the end to a narrow trail with 2 2323 phone +49 (0)172 9469734 Große From Dammkar to Brunnsteinhütte lodge Riedlkarspitze Gr Soiernhaus lodge (op. in summer), a few steps. The hike will take between 3.5 and 4 hours. Brunnsteinhütte Pleisenspitze Seeka Isar 2179 2585 26 The route continues, in part over loose boulders, phone +49 (0)171 5465858 Brunnsteinspitze 2569 From the Soiernhaus lodge to the Krinner-Kofler-Hütte up into the Dammkar. Once you have left the rock Vereiner Alm alpine hut (op. in summer), lodge walls of the Dammkar behind you, you will go phone +49 (0)170 3173674 through the 400 m long tunnel to the summit station Krinner-Kofler-Hütte lodge (lodging only), From the Soiernhaus lodge, it's about 50-60 mins. up to the Jägersruh. The Jägersruh provides a marvelous phone +49 (0)8823 5584 view of the emerald-green Soiern lakes. Heading down to the Jöchl and on for another hour, you will reach of the Karwendel cable car. The tour can end here, Hochlandhütte lodge (op. in summer), the Vereiner Alm alpine hut, with the adjacent Krinner-Kofler-Hütte lodge, where the second night is spent. and you can ride the Karwendel cable car down to phone +49 (0)174 9897863 The hike will take between 3 and 3.5 hours. Mittenwald. Those who wish to continue the hike Dammkarhütte lodge (op. in summer), can follow the Pasamani loop trail to the entrance phone +49 (0)173 3514659 Hochland-Hütte lodge via Wörnersattel Karwendel cable car summit station, of the Heinrich-Noe climb. Continue following the From the Vereiner Alm alpine hut, you will hike a short distance uphill to then follow the climb toward Wör- phone +49 (0)8823 937676-0 partially exposed climb, which is equipped with nersattel on the trail branch to the left. The climb rises gently through the forest at first, and gradually be- Brunnsteinhütte lodge (op. in summer), safety elements such as wire cables or footholds. phone +49 (0)172 8909613 comes steeper. After about 60 mins., you will reach the Hochlandhütte lodge, where the third night is spent. (Not traversable with small children!) After approx. POINTS OF INTEREST At about 2.5 hours, the hiking time is quite short. 1 Soiernsee lake, Dammkar, Nature Information 2 - 2 /2 hours, you will reach the Brunnsteinhütte lodge, where the fifth night is spent. The hike will Center, alpine animal and plant environment 1 take between 4 and 4 /2 hours.

36 Stunning trails in the Alpenwelt Karwendel :: 37 A95 Eschenlohe Grießberg Walchensee Ettaler Manndl 1633 1406 2 1351 Walchensee Großer Laber N Directions to the region 11 1466 4 km Simetsberg, page 28 Einsiedl Ettal Simetsberg Altlach BY CAR 1836 123 23 Oberau Hoher Kisten A9 toward Munich. Exit 76 (Munich-Schwabing), toward A95 Garmisch-Partenkirchen. On 1922 Altlacher B2R, follow signs to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. At Luise-Kiesselbach-Platz right on A95, con- Neuglägerkopf Klausenkopf Hochkopf e 1232 1328 h Krüner- / Wallgauer Alm, page g20 1491 tinue on B2. In Klais, either right on St 2542 (Mittenwald) or B2 to the left (Krün, Wallgau). c Schafkopf a is Krottenkopf r 1380 Lo i Bischof 2088 BY TRAIN b 2033 e Isar g Trains run from Munich to Mittenwald and Klais hourly (some direct, some with change in Hoher Fricken r Fahrenberg Farchant e Krepel- 1940 t 1074 Garmisch-Partenkirchen). Travel time: about 1 3/4 hours. The regional bus 9608 runs from s schrofen Geological loop trail, page 13 E 1150 Mittenwald, Klais or Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Wallgau and Krün. i Hoher Burgrain Magdalena-Neuner-Panorama trail, page 14 Wallgau Grasberg 1783 BY AIRPLANE Esterbergalm, Finzbachklamm, page 24 11 Finzbach Rotenkopf 870 Isar The closest airports are Innsbruck (40 km away) and Munich (130 km away). 23 Wank Ochsenstaffel 1685 1774 Krün 1871 Three-lakes-hike, page 8 i Pebble experience trail, page 12

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Map / literature B Vereiner Alm, page 26 1008 Alpenwelt Karwendel hiking and tourist bus "Hiking in the Alpenwelt Karwendel Vacation Schmalensee l 1259 From May to October, the hiking bus runs to all im- Region" hiking map, 1:30.000, available at the Stellwagelskopf Elmau Barfoot hiking, page 16 Schwarzkopf a 1288 Hochlandhütte, page 23 tourist information centers in Mittenwald, Krün, Hoher Kranzberg 1591 portant start and end points of the hiking trails in 1391 t Schindeltal- Wörner Hochkar- Wallgau. Around the Kranzberg, page 6 Deutschla nd Mittenwald, Krün and Wallgau. A bus also runs bet- schrofen Geological educational trail, page 13spitze B n 2476 2483 1124 reich ween Mittenwald, Lautersee and Ferchensee. Further information as detailed about can be found i Mittenwald Dammkarhütte, page 23Öster Am Ferchensee i at www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de/en Keilschrofen Lautersee 911 Tiefkarspitze Visitors with a guest card ride for free. e 1548 Ferchensee Zirbelkopf Lautersee Westliche 2432 h 1989 1687 Burgberg c n d Deutschla nd R Foresta Experience trail, page 18 Downloadable schedules are available at your local a i n w Karwendelspitze ach tn e 1194 elb r 1464 s t 2248 2707 Österreich end a e r 2152 Grünkopf Gerberkreuz 2384 Mittenwalder aHütte,rw page 22 tourist information center. P t t 2482 K Schachen e 2433 Wettersteinspitze 2307 Karwendelgebirge 1870 W Leutaschklamm gorge, page 10 Wettersteinkopf 1547 Sulzleklammspitze The alpine huts of the Alpenwelt Karwendel region IMPRINT 2 2323 The Mittenwald via ferrata, page 34 Schachenhaus,2389 page 32 Große Publisher 2476 Riedlkarspitze A detailed overview of all hiking and mountain huts h Brunnsteinhütte, page 22 Dreitorspitze sc Pleisenspitze 2585 S Alpenwelt Karwendel Mittenwald Krün Wallgau Ofelekopf ta Isar 2179 can be found at www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de/en 2633 eu 1860 2569 Tourismus GmbH 2478 L Brunnsteinspitze with contact information opening hours and days www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de/en closed. Design, Typesetting & Printing Druckerei Pfuhler KG, Mittenwald Map legend Can't find the right tour? inMotion Agentur & Verlag Are you looking for additional tour suggestions? Photos hiking trail parking lot Maybe you're interested in special hikes with Ehn, Hornsteiner, Kriner, Schober, Eisend, Pohmann, Variants and side trip alpine hut children, animals or would like a guided hike? No Habersetzer, Alpenwelt Karwendel, DAV freeway Tourist informationen Germany problem! Your tourist information centers in Mitten- All rights reserved. Reproduction, including excerpts, wald, Krün and Wallgau will be happy to assist you permitted only by permission. All information is provided federal road bus stop according to the best knowledge. No liability is accepted further. Simply speak with us or use our tours Street / forest road castle for local changes, incorrect information and resulting module on our website, damages. Issued 2015. footpath / driveway outdoor pool www.alpenwelt-karwendel.de/en. train line with railway station view Bavaria cable car camping

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