Winter hike Achenkirch - Entrance to Unterautal - Achenkirch

Achenkirch am Achensee / Karwendel
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 4.3 km
Duration: 1:00 h

Easy winter hike into the peaceful Unterautal valley. Starts at the parish church in Achenkirch, 4.3km, approx. 1 hour, 40 metres elevation gain. Return the same way.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 4.3 km
  • Duration: 1:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:40 hm
  • Elevation downhill:40 hm
Highest point950 m

Starting point

Achenkirch, parish church

Finishing point

Achenkirch, parish church
  • Fitness level 1 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Suitable for families
  • suitable for pushchairs

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

forest road, asphalt road

Equipment

Sturdy, water and cold-resistant hiking boots. Telescopic hiking poles with large plates are recommended. This path can be walked with snowshoes.
Source: Achensee Tourismus

Description

From the Achenkirch parish church, walk left past the Annakircherl chapel and follow the sign “Wanderweg zum See” along the upper road of the Fiechtersied-lung housing estate. Descend to the left and after ca. 40 meters you arrive at the Unterautal valley. The return is via the same route. 
Notice: Walking time varies depending on snow conditions.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the regional bus (lines 4080 or 390) to Achenkirch and get off at the "Achenkirch Bäckerei" stop.

  • Parking

    Car park Adlerpark in Achenkirch (free parking)

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