The famous Olympic city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen invites you to explore: discover the beautiful pedestrian zone, the traditionally painted houses and cozy beer gardens.
Hotel example: Rheinischer Hof
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14.09-21.09.25 scheduled
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19.09-26.09.25 scheduled
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21.09-28.09.25 scheduled
Itinerary
Wetterstein & Karwendel massif
An inexhaustible selection of peaks, high-altitude trails and cosy mountain huts: the trekking tour on the Tirolerweg between Garmisch and Innsbruck leaves nothing to be desired. You cross the Karwendel National Park up to the Nordkette, where you take a cable car down into the Innsbruck valley. Fresh mountain air, high alpine flora and fauna and magnificent panoramas accompany you on this hiking tour. More information and details about hiking in the Alps at a glance!
Details about the Tirolerweg from Garmisch to Innsbruck
Mountain enthusiasts and experienced hikers feel right at home on the Tirolerweg. The eight-day trekking tour through the Wetterstein and Karwendel mountains can hardly be surpassed in terms of variety: wildly romantic mountain scenery, blooming alpine landscapes, snow-covered glaciers and rocky edges frame the trip. You spend two days in the deepest Karwendel mountains - on the Halleranger Alm. Not only does the Isar rise there, but the Alm is also home to the 2,321 meter high Sunntiger Spitze. At the very top, a peak awaits you with a view of the surrounding mountains. A challenging hike with unforgettable impressions!
Interesting facts about the Tirolerweg
The trekking tour starts through the state of Tyrol with our German neighbors. After an overnight stay, the next day you set off from Garmisch-Partenkirchen with a circular hike to the Höllentalklamm at the foot of the Zugspitze. On the second day you reach the Wetterstein Mountains and the impressive Schachen Castle. The hike to Scharnitz in particular will make any mountaineer's heart beat faster. From rocky landscapes to small valleys and mountain passes, everything is included. This trekking tour is one of the most challenging and is only recommended for experienced hikers. You hike for between four and a half and seven and a half hours each day through partly high alpine terrain. On the sixth day you have the opportunity to take a break - or climb a peak in the Karwendel Mountains.
Tour program
Day 1
Arrival in Garmisch/Surroundings
Day 2
Circular Hike Hohenweg, "Hollentalklamm"
Walk deep into Höllentalklamm to alpine pasture Höllentalangeralm at the foot of Zugspitze. Take the high altitude path above the gorge to Hupfleitenjoch and cross alpine pastures to Kreuzeck. Overnight in Garmisch, take the cable car down.
Hotel example: Rheinischer Hof
Details: approx. 5 hours | ↔ 12 km | ↑ 1.090 m ↓ 180 m.
Day 3
Garmisch/Surroundings - Schachenhaus, "Wettersteingebirge"
In the beginning of the day you once more walk through a gorge on the foot of Wetterstein. A hiking trail leads steeply uphill on Königsweg to castle Schachen, once built by King Louis II. Rather unpresumptuous on the outside the inside is very glamorous. Overnight in comfortable Schachenhaus.
Hotel example: Hütte Schachenhaus
Details: approx. 4,5 hours | ↔ 12 km | ↑ 1.170 m ↓ 30 m.
Day 4
Schachenhaus – Scharnitz, “Sunrise”
The climb to the pass and the hike to the Grenzhütte offer everything that makes mountain hiking so wonderful. Then you head down into the Leutaschtal and on to Scharnitz. First you cross a rocky landscape and later you hike through a small valley and finally another pass awaits you. A shortcut by bus is possible.
Hotel example: Frankenhof
Details: approx. 7,5 hours | ↔ 20 km | ↑ 900 m ↓ 1.800 m.
Day 5
Scharnitz - Halleranger Alm, "Isar Ursprung"
Transfer deep into Karwendel valley. Comfortable start with walk up to Halleranger alpine pasture which takes about 2 hrs. Take it easy or hike up to Überschalljoch. The next two nights are spent on Halleranger Alm.
Hotel example: Hütte Halleranger Alm
Details: approx. 2,5 to 5 hours | ↔ 5 km | ↑ 550 m ↓ 0 m.
Day 6
Rest day or summit hike, "Karwendelgebirge"
Today it is up to you: do you enjoy a relaxing rest day at the alpine cabin or do you undertake a couple of interesting summit tours in beautiful Karwendel massif. According to your level of fitness you can choose between one of our hiking suggestions or relax.
Hotel example: Hütte Halleranger Alm
Details: approx. 2 to 3 hours | ↔ 5 km | ↑ 500 m ↓ 500 m.
Day 7
Halleranger Alm – Innsbruck, “Karwendel Crossing”
A marvellous high altitude path crosses several ridges (passes) to well known Northern Chain. A couple of sections require sure footedness and stamina. Afterwards you head on to the summit station of Hafelekar and glide majestically downhill to Innsbruck.
Hotel example: Zach
Details: approx. 6 hours | ↔ 13 km | ↑ 1000 m ↓ 500 m.
Day 8
Departure or extension
Departure or extension.
Tour Details
accommodation
Accommodation in 4x beautiful 3*** hotels and inns, 3x in huts (Schachenhaus & Hallerangeralm multi-bed rooms)
transport
1 Downhill cable car fare Kreuzeck
1 Transfer Karwendeltal
1 Downhill Nordkettenbahn fare from Hafelekar to Innsbruck
insurance
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.
optional
Other activities and services are not included.
flights
Flights are not included.
others
Luggage transfer (except overnight at Schachenhaus)
Welcome briefing (German, English)
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
App for Navigation and GPS-data
Service hotline
others
Arrival / Parking / Departure
Trainjourney to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and a short walk or a short bus ride to the hotel.
Munich or Innsbruck airport.
Parking: Hotel parking spaces or hotel parking garage, approx. EUR 5 to EUR 15 per day. Parking is available at the ice rink or at Wittelsbacher Park P1 (note event times).
Return journey from Innsbruck to Garmisch by train in approx 1.5 hours.
Notice
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Bus fare to the start in Garmisch (free of charge with Kurkarte)
meals
Breakfast
guide
Guide is not included.
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Germany
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You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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