Mountain hikes Bike & Hike Hoher Gleirsch Summit, 2,492 m

Scharnitz / Karwendel
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 31.0 km
Duration: 9:30 h

The rewarding summit tour is a demanding challenge for bikers and mountain hikers.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 31.0 km
  • Duration: 9:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,772 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,772 hm
Highest point2,492 m

Starting point

Information office Scharnitz (P2)

Finishing point

Information office Scharnitz (P2)

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Trail condition

Bike: Asphalt, gravel / Hike: forest path, root path, rock path (scree)

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Equipment

Off-road bike (mountain bike, gravel bike, trekking bike, etc.), helmet, gloves

Suitable equipment is also available in the bike stores in the region.

For the hike: Sturdy hiking shoes, functional clothing, a backpack, water, snacks, alpine experience, and sure-footedness are necessary for this tour! Also recommended: a hiking map or GPS, a first aid kit, sun protection, hiking poles, and an emergency blanket.

Source: Region Seefeld - Tirols Hochplateau

Description

Very long hike, which requires good physical fitness. To save time, it is recommended to take the bike up to Möslalm and then continue on foot to the Hoher Gleirsch.
From the Scharnitz Nature Park Info Center, follow the Hinterautalstraße to the Gleirschhöhe. There take the turnoff to the right into the Gleirschtal. First the road leads downwards, before it goes steeply upwards over the so-called "Krapfen". Continue a few kilometers into the valley until you reach the Möslalm junction. Shortly before the Möslalm, turn left and follow the forest path to the Hoher Gleirsch signposts. Park your bike here and follow the narrow path. From here, walk through forest, mountain pines and over scree-rich terrain to the summit. The way back same as ascent.

Details for one direction:

  • Bike route nr. 579: approx. 12 km, 360 hm uphill, 01:30 h, difficulty: medium
  • Hike route: approx. 5,5 km, 1,200 hm uphill, 04:00 h, difficulty: difficult

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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    By train to Scharnitz train station, then approx. 3 minutes by bike to the starting point at the Nature Park Information Center.

    All real-time connections can be found in the route planner.

    You can find all information about bicycle transportation on the bus here.

    Guest Card = Travel Card: The guest card is valid during your stay as a ticket for all public bus connections in the region (up to Telfs and Mittenwald). In addition, the train ride between Seefeld and Scharnitz and the Wildmoosbus are also included. However, a separate ticket for bicycle transportation on the train must be purchased at the ticket counter of the Seefeld information & mobility center or online.

  • Parking

    Parking P2 “Karwendelparkplatz Länd” - Scharnitz.

    Cyclists can also use the following parking lots: P1 (Riedboden) coming from Munich and P4 (Mühlberg) coming from Innsbruck.
    From these parking lots you can reach the starting point at the Scharnitz Nature Park Information Center by bike in about 5 minutes.

    You can find all other car parks in Scharnitz here.

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