Mountain hikes Zwölferkopf - Bärenkopf - Zwölferkopf

Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 6.4 km
Duration: 3:30 h

From the mountain station to the Bärenkopf – 590 metres of elevation gain, a 2-hour ascent, varied route and stunning views over Lake Achensee and the Karwendel.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 6.4 km
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:590 hm
  • Elevation downhill:590 hm
Highest point1,991 m

Starting point

top station Karwendel cable car, Zwölferkopf, 1,500 metres

Finishing point

Bärenkopf, 1,991 metres
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 4 / 6

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Trail condition

hiking trail

Equipment

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

Description

The trail starts from the top station of the Karwendel cable car (1,500 metres). Follow the trail to the Bärenbadalm mountain hut, then walk in the direction of the Bärenkopf. The trail travels up through forest and open terrain until it comes to a wide plateau. From here, the trail climbs to the summit at an elevation of 1,991 metres (a short section is secured with ropes). The return is via the same route. Alternatively, at the junction, follow the trail to the Weißenbachalm and descend towards the Bärenbadalm, then return via the same route to the top station. 

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the regional bus (line 8332 or 390) to Pertisau to the valley station of the Karwendel cable car and get off at the "Karwendellift Pertisau" stop. 

  • Parking

    Car park Karwendel Cable Car 1 or 2 (paid parking, fee refunded when using the cable car or with the Achensee Holiday Card).

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