Place:Scharnitz
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
A challenging and long hike to the Sunntigerspitze, which requires good physical fitness, sure-footedness, and a head for heights.
Bike: Asphalt, gravel / Hike: Meadow path, mountain pine path, stony, rugged, partly exposed at the end
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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.
Very long hike that requires good physical condition. To save time, it is recommended to cycle as far as the Kastenalm.
From the Naturpark-Infozentrum Scharnitz at the Parkplatz Länd (P2) head towards Hinterautal, continuing to the Gleirschhöhe. From there, take the left forest road towards the Isarursprung. Shortly before the Kastenalm, park your bike and cross a small bridge to the right, then head steeply upwards past the Lafatscher Niederleger to the Halleranger. Once you reach the alpine floor, the paths split; turn left here to the Hallerangeralm.
If you would like to get an impression beforehand, you can watch two videos here:
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.
