The Karwendel via ferrata near Mittenwald

Mountain hikes

Start: valley-station Karwendelbahn - Destination: mountain-station Karwendelbahn (2.244 m)

This "little brother" of the famous Mittenwald via ferrata, which leads from the mountain station of the Karwendel cable car, at 2,244 meters, over seven 2,000 meter-high peaks to the Brunnsteinspitze and the alpine hut of the same name, certainly offers at least as many unique alpine impressions, high over the towns of the Alpenwelt Karwendel region – Mittenwald, Krün and Wallgau.

Tour dates

Duration0:53 h
Distance1.0 km
Difficultyvery difficult
Altitude167 m
Lowest point2180 m
Highest point2325 m

Tour highlights

Alpine via ferrata to the western Karwendel peak (2,384)
Panoramic views to the Dolomites
Sun terrace at the summit station of the Karwendel cable car (2,244)

Tour description

The Karwendel via ferrata begins at the "Pasamani" viewpoint at about 2,285 meters. The via ferrata is somewhat shorter than the Mittenwald via ferrata, but significantly more challenging. Steep, towering rock walls, aerial crossings and the exposed terrain are only for experienced via ferrata climbers. As a result, the corresponding equipment, such as a climbing harness, helmet and via ferrata set, is absolutely required. This fascinating via ferrata traverses the "Mittler" and leads to the summit of the western Karwendel peak, at 2,385 meters.

General tour infos

Alternative routes & other tips

For via ferrata climbers who don't want to return to the valley with the Karwendel cable car, there is the option of descending through the wild Dammkar. The Dammkar, which is used in the winter for operation of Germany's longest ski route, leads to the alpine hut of the same name, the Dammkarhütte (1,667m). The descent then follows the forest road or the popular Ochsenboden climb to Mittenwald.

Parking options

Parking lot P1 at the train station in Mittenwald (free)
Parking lot at the base station of the Karwendel cable car (fee required)
Parking lot on the street Im Schwarzenfeld in Mittenwald (fee required)

Public transit

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

Best season

From June to October (weather-dependent)

In case of emergencies

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