Themed hikes Scharnitz cultural hiking trail

Scharnitz / Karwendel
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 3.0 km
Duration: 1:00 h

Easy, three-kilometer hike from Scharnitz through the historic village featuring sights like the Alpine fortress Porta Claudia and the old grain mill.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 3.0 km
  • Duration: 1:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:53 hm
  • Elevation downhill:53 hm
Highest point1,005 m

Starting point

Scharnitz Parking P1 "Ried"

Finishing point

Scharnitz Parking P1 "Ried"
  • Fitness level 1 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

  • January
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Trail condition

Forest path, tarmac road and gravel path.

All current information about the trail closures in the Region Seefeld can be found here.

Have you been out and about in the Region and discovered a spot that we should rework or repair? Fill out the form "Report a danger zone" and let us know where work is needed.

Equipment

Comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate clothing and a light backpack are recommended for this hike.

Additionally, a hiking map or GPS, a first aid kit, sun protection, and hiking poles, if needed, are also advisable.

Source: Region Seefeld

Description

The cultural hiking trail leads through the historic townscape of Scharnitz without any significant inclines but with many highlights worth seeing. Along the way, you will come across the "Karwendel Treaty", the Porta Claudia Alpine fortress, the old corn mill, the Way of the Cross on the Kalvarienberg, the first Tyrolean Isar bridge and the Goldener Adler inn, which is over 300 years old.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    By train to Scharnitz train station, then a 10-minute walk to the starting point at the Scharnitz Parkplatz P1 Riedboden.

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

  • Parking

    Parkplatz P1 Riedboden - Scharnitz.

    You can find all other car parks in Scharnitz here.

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