Place:
Scharnitz
:
café
Moderately difficult snowshoe hike to the Birzel Chapel.
The route leads through open, unmarked terrain and is not maintained.
Good personal preparation and the right equipment are especially important for snowshoe hiking. Before starting the tour, it's essential to check the current avalanche report. Since the terrain is unmarked, downloading the GPX data for the route is recommended. Additionally, the SOS EU-ALP app, developed for mountain emergencies, is recommended.
Lightweight and stable snowshoes, adjusted to body weight. Telescopic poles for better grip and added stability. This equipment can be rented at numerous sports shops in the region.
Multiple layers of clothing, warm gloves, a hat, a waterproof jacket and pants, as well as winter hiking boots, are recommended.
The starting point of the snowshoe hike is the Nature Park Information Center in Scharnitz. First, head toward the Isar Promenade in the direction of the Maria Hilf Parish Church. Turn right at the main road, cross the Isar bridge, and take a right again just before Café Reitherbrot onto Inrainstraße. After passing under the railway, keep left and follow the Plattsteig trail to the Birzlkapelle (chapel).
At the next junction, turn right and cross the forest road to head back to Scharnitz. The return route follows Inrainstraße, where you can enjoy the beauty of the winter landscape.
By train to Scharnitz train station, then a 10-minute walk to the starting point at the Nature Park Information Center.
All real-time connections can be found in the route planner.
