Three-Day Trek: Traversing the Karwendel Range

This delightful three-day trek is a Tirolean classic. It traverses the magnificent Karwendel Mountains from west to east, passing through the Karwendel Nature Reserve covering over 1,000 square kilometres. The highest peak in the park is the Birkkarspitze at 2,749 metres. Surprises en route include the "Kleiner Ahornboden", a plateau in the heart of the Karwendel Mountains covered with thousands of maple trees dating back several hundred years. All the trails are well-maintained, though walkers will nevertheless need good fitness and sure footing for the three long stages. The Karwendelhaus and the Lamsenjochhütte provide cosy accommodation high in the mountains.
Day 1: Scharnitz – Karwendelhaus
Uphill/downhill 869/30 vertical metres, walking time: 6 hours, distance: 18.9 kilometres, highest point: 1,790 meters, difficulty: intermediate (red)