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The Extended Karwendel: Falkenhütte and Distant Pass Branches

Distance
241.7 km
Estimated moving time
4 d 4 h
Elevation gain
—
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

This large hiking programme begins on the Scharnitz side and repeatedly follows extended Karwendel directions. Central passages cross Hochalmsattel towards Falkenhütte and the Eng side. A southern branch approaches Lamsenjochhütte and visits Hahnkampl summit; the northwestern direction includes Hochlandhütte and Wörnersattel. The eastern side crosses Plumssattel and Satteljoch summit, while further valley passages reach the Pertisau side. Some long passages repeat in both directions, making this an extended independent programme. Its ending lies east of the opening Scharnitz side. Exterior hut approaches provide no established accommodation or food service: the listed 2026 summer seasons at Falkenhütte, Lamsenjochhütte and Hochlandhütte ended in early October.

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The description, logistics and points of interest were prepared using maps and open sources. Trail conditions may change.

Last updated 12.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Gravel 29% · Fine gravel 19% · Asphalt 10% · Unknown 30%

Surface data covers 170.2 km of 241.7 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Gravel 29% · 69.8 km
Fine gravel 19% · 44.9 km
Asphalt 10% · 24.5 km
Improved surface 5% · 12.7 km
Dirt 5% · 11.2 km
Dirt / grass 2% · 3.72 km
Compacted dirt 1% · 3.33 km
Artificial surface 1% · 0.12 km
Unknown 30% · 71.5 km

Before you go

Всё важное о маршруте

Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Explore contrasting Karwendel areas on an independently arranged extended outing. Actual passes, two visited summits and the exteriors of established alpine huts provide varied mountain pauses; repeated distant branches need carefully selected independent days.
Length
241.7 km
Elevation gain
18006 m
Surface
Gravel 29%

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Long mountain-walking experience, sure footing and independent logistics are needed. Scharnitz offers a railway approach, but it does not provide exits from every distant passage.

Nearby

Karwendelhaus needs an additional approach from the central passage. Lamsenspitze and Brudertunnel are also outside this line; the Lamsenjochhütte owner reports path 226 closed between Zwerchbachbrücke and Brudertunnel, so an independent continuation needs checks. Museum and hut interiors are outside confirmed exterior pauses.

Getting there

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Without a car
Scharnitz railway station serves the opening town side with an additional approach. Check current trains and the return from the eastern ending. Assess distant-valley public transport independently; current services connecting every branch are unconfirmed.
By car
Agree an authorised Scharnitz-side drop-off and final collection. Distant mountain branches provide no direct vehicle support. Intermediate valley collections and access require an independent plan.
Parking
Official parking at the exact departure is unconfirmed. Agree an authorised town space and absence duration. Multi-day vehicle storage and the return after the eastern ending need separate arrangements.

Электрички туда и обратно

Расписание на дату и время, до которого нужно выйти на маршрут

What to expect

Places
Hochalmsattel pass the specific central mountain crossing.
Falkenhütte the actual central-side alpine hut building, exterior view.
Lamsenjochhütte the exterior hut approach on the southern branch.
Hahnkampl the specific summit on the southern mountain side.
Hochlandhütte the actual northwestern-side hut, exterior view.
Wörnersattel pass the specific northwestern ridge crossing.
Plumssattel pass the actual eastern mountain crossing.
Satteljoch the specific summit on the further eastern branch.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 18006 м.
SurfaceGravel 29%, Fine gravel 19%, Asphalt 10%, Unknown 30%.
Риски Sustained effort and repeated distant passages require energy, water and preselected endings. Allow for wind, loose ground and remaining snow at mountain passes. Fog complicates branch navigation. Hut food service and accommodation provide no guaranteed support after seasonal closure.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 4 d 4 h
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
Select independent days and confirmed accommodation after assessing every repeated direction. A day-by-day plan for the multi-day programme is not established. The complete duration is unconfirmed; the standard four-day Karwendeltour does not replace this extended variant.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose a dry snow-free mountain season and stable weather. Listed2026summer hut operation ends on specific dates: Falkenhütte on 3 October, Lamsenjochhütte on 4 October and Hochlandhütte on 6 October. Establish subsequent access, food service and accommodation independently.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Mountain footwear with grip
Water and food with confirmed replenishment
Clothing for wind, rain and cold
Offline maps, phone and power bank
Light and independent valley exits
Documents and prearranged accommodation

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Scharnitz railway station serves the opening town side with an additional approach. Check current trains and the return from the eastern ending. Assess distant-valley public transport independently; current services connecting every branch are unconfirmed

Is this route suitable for children?

Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 241.7 km, hard.

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