Mountain tour over the Schwarzkopf near Krün

Tour description

The short hike to the lookout on the Schwarzkopf rewards with a gorgeous view of the village of Krün and the surrounding mountains of the Alpenwelt Karwendel. The path through the Hüttlebachklamm is well worth seeing and invites you to refreshment.

The highlights of the tour

Walk through the impressive Hüttlebachklamm gorge
Outlook bench at Schwarzkopf with views of Krün and the Karwendel Alpine world
Beautiful hike with further touring options

The tour description

The starting point for this short mountain tour is the centre of Krün, accessible via the bus stop of the same name. At the maypole you walk along the Schöttlkarspitzstraße to the town hall, further down towards the Isar. Here you cross the Isar bridge and keep to the right, approx. 300 metres along the forest road, until you reach the turn-off into the Hüttlebachklamm on the left. From here, the trail runs through the Klamm to a covered bench that invites you to take a rest. Continue following the signs to the right up the well-maintained trail to the lookout on the Schwarzkopf. For the descent, take the same trail again and then turn right following the signs to Krün.

Your refreshment stop en route

Gastronomy in Krün

Weg numbers

General information on the tour

Alternative route & further tips

Directly below the Schwarzkopf runs the Isar, which invites you to refresh yourself and continue hiking. To the south, you reach Mittenwald upstream and with the course of the river you reach Wallgau.

Public transport

Bus stop Krün Ortsmitte (guest and hiking bus of the Alpenwelt Karwendel - Oberbayernbus line 9608 and 9618)

Parking

Parking lot "Im Gries" in Krün (fee required)

Best season

Accessible from April to October (weather dependent)

In emergencies:
In case of emergency, please contact the nearest rescue control centre. This can be reached regardless of location and throughout Germany under 112.

The ascent or driving of all described tours of the Alpenwelt Karwendel is at your own risk. The topicality and completeness of the contents cannot be guaranteed.