Winter hiking on the Hoher Kranzberg near Mittenwald

Winter hikes

Start: Mittenwald, Talstation Kranzberg-Sessellift - Destination: Mittenwald, Talstation Kranzberg-Sessellift

An extended winter hike on the Hoher Kranzberg promises wintertime fun for the whole family in the deep snow. This interesting loop leads from the base station of the Kranzberg chair lift to the Kranzberg summit (1,391 m) and back to the starting point via the Lautersee lake.

Tour dates

Duration2:42 h
Distance7.5 km
Difficultymedium
Altitude395 m
Lowest point989 m
Highest point1381 m

Tour highlights

360° panoramic view from the Kranzberg summit
Diverse loop hike on cleared winter hiking trails
The route is always in the warming winter sun

Tour description

This winter hike to the summit of Hoher Kranzberg (1,391 m) near Mittenwald begins at the base station of the Kranzberg chair lift. The winter hiking trail 830 begins directly adjacent to the base station and leads up to the Saint Anton alpine tavern (1,223 m), where refreshments are available. After visiting the alpine tavern, hikers will continue to follow the ascent to the Kranzberg summit (1,391 m), which can be reached in about 1 ½ hours. Here, you can enjoy the unique view of the mountain peaks of the Karwendel range and then begin the descent back to the St. Anton alpine tavern and on down through the snow-covered alpine forest of the Kranzberg to the Lautersee lake. Hikers can return to the base station of the Kranzberg chair lift either via the Geological Educational Trail or the picturesque Laintal valley.

General tour infos

Alternative routes & other tips

Vacation guests of the Alpenwelt Karwendel region can take advantage of a free ride up or down the mountain with the guest card. While winter hiking to the Hoher Kranzberg, you can comfortably ride the first section between the starting point and the St. Anton alpine tavern with the chair lift.

Parking options

Parking lot at the base station of the Kranzberg chair lift (fee required)
P1 - Parking lot at the train station in Mittenwald (fee required)

Public transit

Bus stop "Gröblweg, branch Kranzbergbahn"
(Hiking and guest bus of Alpenwelt Karwendel)

Best season

December to March (weather-dependent)

In case of emergencies

Im Notfall verständigen Sie bitte die nächstgelegene Rettungsleitstelle. Diese erreichen Sie unabhängig vom Standort und deutschlandweit unter 112.
Die Begehung bzw. die Befahrung aller beschriebenen Touren der Alpenwelt Karwendel erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr. Die Aktualität und Vollständigkeit der Inhalte kann nicht garantiert werden.