Place:Scharnitz
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
An impressive moderate bike and mountain tour to the Kristenalm with spectacular panoramic views.
Bike: Asphalt, gravel / Hike: gravel
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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.
To save time, it is recommended to cycle to the Kristenalm/Möslalm junction and then continue on foot to the Kristenalm.
From the Naturpark-Infozentrum Scharnitz follow the forest road into the Gleirschtal and after a few kilometers leave your bike at the junction into the Kristental. From here, continue on foot to the Kristenalm (cycling prohibited). Return to the starting point via the same route.
Details for one direction:
Tip: Those who want to enjoy the landscape even more can hike via a narrow trail further to the Solsteinhaus (another 3.5 km, 620 m elevation gain, 02:00 h, difficulty: intermediate). Once there, peak baggers can climb the Großer Solstein (2,541m) in another 2-3 h. An overnight stay at the Solsteinhaus is recommended for this extension. At the summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view from the Zugspitze in the west, the Karwendelgebirge in the north to the Stubaier and Zillertaler mountains in the south.
Varied return route (hiking only):
Alternatively, you can hike from the Solsteinhaus to Hochzirl station (approx. 2 h) and from there take the train comfortably back to the starting point.
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.
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 (or at other parking lots nearby - see “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.
