Opening hours:Open today
Place:Scharnitz
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Moderately difficult snowshoe hike to the Mühlberg viewpoint.
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 tour starts at the parking lot P4 "Mühlberg". First, you follow the former ski slope until you reach a heart-shaped viewing platform, where you’ll enjoy a lovely view over Scharnitz and the surrounding mountains.
From there, continue on the toboggan trail. Keep an eye out for sledders and other winter sports enthusiasts. If you want to use the trail as a natural toboggan run on the way back, take a sled with you to the top. When you reach Mühlberg, you’ll be rewarded with an amazing panoramic view.
The way back follows the same route down.
Take the train to Scharnitz Railway Station, then it's a 15-minute walk to the starting point at parking area P4 "Mühlberg".
All real-time connections can be found in the route planner.
From Innsbruck, take the A12 Inntalautobahn to the Seefeld/Garmisch exit, then continue over the Zirlerberg to Scharnitz. From Landeck/Reschen, take the A12 to the Telfs Ost exit, then drive through Mösern and Seefeld to Scharnitz. From Garmisch, pass through Mittenwald on the way to Scharnitz.
In Scharnitz, turn at the intersection by the Gutmann gas station and drive straight until you reach the railway crossing. Turn right there and continue until you reach the P4 parking area at Mühlberg.
Parking lot P4 "Mühlberg" - Scharnitz.
You can find all other car parks in Scharnitz here.
