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The Mittenwald via ferrata

Mountain hikes

Start: Karwendelbahn Mittenwald mountain station - Destination: Karwendelbahn Mittenwald valley station

The Mittenwald via ferrata is a ridge traverse which offers grand views to both sides of the Karwendel and Wetterstein massif. This is an ambitious and very long day trip from Mittenwald on which experienced mountain

climbers will get their full money's worth. The fascinating via ferrata leads over a total of seven 2,000 meter-high peaks of the Karwendel range...

Tour dates

  • Duration7:55 h
  • Distance12.3 km
  • Difficultyvery difficult
  • Altitude655 m
  • Lowest point937 m
  • Highest point2309 m

Tour highlights

    • Challenging via ferrata in the mountainous region of the Karwendel
    • Ridge traverse with 7 peaks over 2,000 meters high
    • Matchless panoramic views at over 2,000 meters

Tour description

The Mittenwald via ferrata begins with the ride up to the Karwendelbahn station at 2,244 meters. The panoramic loop trail at the mountain station leads up to the start of the via ferrata. From there, the route takes you over a number of peaks: the northern, middle, and southern Linderspitze, the Sulzeklammspitze, and the Kirchlspitze—all between 2,300 and 2,323 meters high. The route is steep in places but well-secured throughout. Even though the climbing is easy, using a via ferrata set for self-belaying is strongly recommended. A helmet should be worn. Since short sections must be traversed without safety anchors, a head for heights and sure-footedness are essential prerequisites. The route leads to Brunnsteinanger, a wide depression along the ridge. From Brunnsteinanger, ambitious via ferrata hikers can continue on to the Rotwandlspitze and Brunnsteinspitze. The descent (a total of about 1,760 meters in elevation) begins at the Brunnsteinanger, leading to the Brunnsteinhütte and on to the Hoffeld, via which you reach the starting point, the valley station of the Karwendelbahn in Mittenwald.

Current Information

The Mittenwald via ferrata is open. As of 08/13/26


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