Gentle descent from the Zwölferkopf (1,500 metres) down to Pertisau: 520 metres downhill on a forest road – with stunning views of the lake and Pertisau.

Tour information

Requirement: easy
Length: 5.2 km
Elevation uphill:0 hm
Elevation downhill:520 hm

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Elevation profile

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Highest point1,500 m

Starting point

Pertisau, top station of the Karwendel cable car

Finishing point

Pertisau, valley station of the Karwendel cable car

Fitness level 2 / 6
Technique 1 / 6

Features

Suitable for families

Best time of year

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Trail condition

hiking trail

Equipment

Sturdy boots (ankle-high hiking boots), weather appropriate clothing. Telescopic hiking poles are recommended.

Source: Achensee Tourismus

Description

The hiking trail Zwölferkopf starts from the top station of the Karwendel cable car. Walk in the direction of the mountain hut Bärenbadalm. After ca. 200 metres, the forest road branches off to the left and descends through the forest to the valley station of the Karwendel cable car. The way back offers beautiful views of Lake Achensee and Pertisau.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Alpengasthaus Karwendel
Opening hours:Open today
Place:Pertisau am Achensee
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
see restaurant details: Alpengasthaus Karwendel

Getting here

Arrival by public transport
Take the regional bus (lines 8332 or 390) to the valley station of the Karwendel cable car and get off at the "Pertisau Karwendellift" stop.
Parking
Car park of the Karwendel cable car no. 1 or 2 (Karwendel cable car passengers receive a refund at the ticket office.)

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