Mountain tour to Mittenwalder Hütte lodge

Mountain hikes

Start: Hiking-Parkinglot am Waudl - Destination: Hiking-Parkinglot am Waudl

The Mittenwalder Hütte lodge sits partway up between the cliffs of the Karwendel and offers a very impressive view of the upper Isar river valley and the Alpenwelt Karwendel region, with its vacation towns of Mittenwald, Krün and Wallgau. A visit to the Mittenwalder Hütte lodge is a must for ambitious mountain hikers...

Tour dates

Duration1:30 h
Distance2.3 km
Difficultymedium
Altitude543 m
Lowest point938 m
Highest point1518 m

Tour highlights

Large sun terrace at 1,521 meters
Numerous touring and climbing options
Marvelous panoramic view of the Alpenwelt Karwendel Region

Tour description

The Mittenwalder Hütte lodge can be reached in about 1.5 hours on switchbacks through the shady mountain forest. The hiking trail along the Erzgrube, right along the base of the Karwendel, begins opposite the Karwendel cable car base station. After crossing the wild stream, a winding trail through the forest begins. After about an hour of hiking, things get a bit steeper. The route continues up the mountain on rocky ground; tricky spots are secured by cable rope. Once the short climb is done, you are rewarded with a panoramic view of the Viererspitze, Koflerturm and Karwendelspitze peaks. From here, it's just a few more minutes to the Mittenwalder Hütte lodge, which features a terrace providing impressive views of the town and the Lautersee lake beyond.

General tour infos

Alternative routes & other tips

There are many summit options, including the Lindenkopf (approx. 1 hour's walk) and the Karwendelspitze (approx. 2 hours). For both, one should definitely be sure of foot and have a head for heights.

Parking options

"P1" - car park at the railway station in Mittenwald (fee required)
"P2" - car park at Dekan-Karl-Platz in Mittenwald (fee required)
"P3" - car park at Waudl in Mittenwald (fee required)

Public transit

Mittenwald train station (DB Munich - Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Innsbruck)
Bus stop Mittenwald train station (Alpenwelt Karwendel guest and hiking bus - Oberbayernbus line 9618)

Best season

Accessible from May to mid-October

In case of emergencies

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