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Hiker with a view of the Wetterstein mountains

Trans Tyrol: From Garmisch to Innsbruck

Wetterstein & Karwendel massif

Summer tour
8 Days / 7 Nights
Trekking
159  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
159  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Hiker with a view of the Wetterstein mountains

The essentials at a glance

Demanding trekking tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Innsbruck through the Wetterstein and Karwendel mountain ranges. Hike through spectacular gorges like Höllentalklamm, visit King Ludwig II's Schachen Castle, and cross high alpine passes. Accommodation includes 3*** hotels and mountain huts. Daily stages range from 4.5 to 7.5 hours with significant elevation changes. Tour concludes with a cable car descent from Hafelekar to Innsbruck. Requires surefootedness, head for heights, and good fitness.

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The mountains of Bavaria and the Tyrol are home of some of the most spectacular scenery of the Alps. Gorges and deeply cut valleys lead up to alpine pastures and intimidating summits of Wetterstein and Karwendel massif. During this trekking tour you can expect stunning views, surrounded by ragged peaks. There is an almost unbelievable number of summits, high altitude paths and rustic alpine cabins. You cross National Park Karwendel up to the Northern Chain, where you finally glide down into the valley to Innsbruck by cable car.

welcome mountain hut Schachenhaus in the middle of the mountains
Spectacular trekking trails with great mountain views
Impressive view of the Schachenhaus and the beautiful mountain landscape
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Mountain enthusiasts and experienced hikers will feel at home on the Tirolerweg. The eight-day trekking tour through the Wetterstein and Karwandel mountains can hardly be surpassed in terms of variety: wildly romantic mountain scenery, blooming alpine landscapes, snow-covered glaciers and rocky edges frame the journey. Spend two days in the deepest Karwendel mountain range – on the Halleranger Alm. Not only does the Isar spring from it, but the Alm is also home to the 2,331-metre-high Sunntiger Spitze. At the top you will find a peak overlooking the surrounding mountains. A challenging hike to create unforgettable memories!

  • Impressive ridge and mountain trails: The daily tours run through imposing gorges and dizzying heights. Vast views of the surrounding mountains are guaranteed!
  • Karwendel National Park: It’s difficult to make a choice. Countless beautiful places and hiking trails are in the Karwendel. Whether the Großer Ahornboden, the Gleirschklamm or the Hafelekar, let yourself be enchanted by the mountain panorama of Tyrol.
  • King Ludwigs Schachen Castle: From the outside it’s rather simple, but the castle houses splendid rooms inside. Be amazed!

The hiking tour begins in the province of Tyrol with the German neighbours. After an overnight stay we start the day from Garmisch-Partenkirchen with a circular hike to the Höllentalklamm gorge at the foot of the Zugspitze. On day two you reach the Wetterstein Mountains and the imposing Schachen Castle. The hike to Scharnitz especially, will make any mountaineers heart fly. From rocky landscapes to small valleys and pass crossings, everything is included. This trekking tour is one of the most demanding and is only recommended for experienced hikers. You will hike between four and a half and seven and a half hours daily, through high alpine terrain in parts. On the sixth day you have the opportunity to take a break – or to climb a summit in the Karwendel Mountains.

welcome mountain hut Schachenhaus in the middle of the mountains
Spectacular trekking trails with great mountain views
Impressive view of the Schachenhaus and the beautiful mountain landscape

Itinerary at a glance

Between deep gorges and high peaks you will hike in the Karwendel in an impressive natural landscape. Remember to take a look inside Schachen Castle and finish with a ride on the Hafelekar cable car to Innsbruck.

The famous olympic town Garmisch-Partenkirchen beckons you to explore: discover the beautiful pedestrian zone, the traditionally painted houses and cozy beergardens.

Hotel example: Rheinischer Hof

Walk deep into Höllentalklamm to alpine pasture Höllentalangeralm at the foot of Zugspitze. Take the high altitude path above the gorge to Hupfleitenjoch and cross alpine pastures to Kreuzeck. Overnight in Garmisch, take the cable car down.

Hotel example: Rheinischer Hof

In the beginning of the day you once more walk through a gorge on the foot of Wetterstein. A hiking trail leads steeply uphill on Königsweg to castle Schachen, once built by King Louis II. Rather unpresumptuous on the outside the inside is very glamorous. Overnight in comfortable Schachenhaus.

Hotel example: Hütte Schachenhaus

The climb up to the pass and walk to the border cabin has everything that makes mountain hiking so attractive. Afterwards down into Leutasch valley and on to Scharnitz. In the beginning you cross rocky landscape, then through a little valley and in the end of the day another pass waits for you. Possibility to shortcut by coach.

Hotel example: Hotel Gasthof Ramona

Transfer deep into Karwendel valley. Comfortable start with walk up to Halleranger alpine pasture which takes about 2 hrs. Take it easy or hike up to Überschalljoch. The next two nights are spent on Halleranger Alm.

Hotel example: Hütte Halleranger Alm

Today it is up to you: do you enjoy a relaxing rest day at the alpine cabin or do you undertake a couple of interesting summit tours in beautiful Karwendel massif. According to your level of fitness you can choose between one of our hiking suggestions or relax.

Hotel example: Hütte Halleranger Alm

A marvellous high altitude path crosses several ridges (passes) to well known Northern Chain. A couple of sections require sure footedness and stamina. Afterwards you head on to the summit station of Hafelekar and glide majestically downhill to Innsbruck.

Hotel example: Zach

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Breathtaking mountain panorama while hiking to the summit cross
thawed flowers and beautiful sunrise behind the peaks on the Trans Tyrol
Hikers enjoy the stony hiking trail and the wonderful view down to Innsbruck
Unique mountain panorama with view of the Zugspitze
Hiker on stony hiking trail in the direction of Lafatscherjoch
Beautiful hiking trails to the Halleranger Alm through the impressive mountain landscape

Difficulty Level

Trekking

Demanding trekking tour with walking stages from 4,5 to 7,5 hours. Partly in high alpine territory therefore experience, surefootedness and a good head for heights is required. Some shortcuts are available.

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Included

  • Accommodation in 4x beautiful 3*** hotels and inns, 3x in huts (Schachenhaus & Hallerangeralm multi-bed rooms)
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer (except overnight at Schachenhaus)
  • 1 Downhill cable car fare Kreuzeck
  • 1 Transfer Karwendeltal
  • 1 Downhill Nordkettenbahn fare from Hafelekar to Innsbruck
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)

  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Trainjourney to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and a short walk or a short bus ride to the hotel.
  • Munich or Innsbruck airport.
  • Parking: Hotel parking spaces or hotel parking garage, approx. EUR 5 to EUR 15 per day. Parking is available at the ice rink or at Wittelsbacher Park P1 (note event times).
  • Return journey from Innsbruck to Garmisch by train in approx 1.5 hours.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Bus fare to the start in Garmisch (free of charge with Kurkarte)
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Any emissions caused are calculated using the internationally recognized "Carmacal" CO2 calculator and offset as part of our climate projects. Detailed emission values for transportation, accommodation, activities and meals for each tour can be found on our website. Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of EUR 20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 4x beautiful 3*** hotels and inns, 3x in huts (Schachenhaus & Hallerangeralm multi-bed rooms)
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer (except overnight at Schachenhaus)
  • 1 Downhill cable car fare Kreuzeck
  • 1 Transfer Karwendeltal
  • 1 Downhill Nordkettenbahn fare from Hafelekar to Innsbruck
  • Welcome briefing
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen (www.bahn.de)
  • Munich airport and by bus to the main station Munich and by train to Garmisch, duration approx. 2 hours (www.bahn.de)
  • Innsbruck Airport, then by bus to the main station Innsbruck and by train to Garmisch, duration approx. 2 hours (www.oebb.at)
  • Parking: Hotel parking spaces or hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 5 to EUR 15 per day. Free parking at the ice stadium or at Wittelsbacher Park P1 (note event times)
  • Departure by train from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, duration approx. 1.5 hours with 1 change in Mittenwald (www.bahn.de)

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
  • Bus fare to the start in Garmisch (free of charge with Kurkarte)
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Travel Stories for this tour

Personally on site for you

Hiker looks down on stream bed at Partnachklamm gorge
Team on Tour
My Hiking Adventure on the Tirolerweg
We begin our leisurely journey by driving from Salzburg through Bad Tölz to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the starting point of our hiking tour Trans Tyrol. After checking in at our first accommodation, Hotel Riessersee, we explore the charming town center of Garmisch. Following the information meeting at the Eurohike station, we savor a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant, Vier Jahreszeiten.
Hiking couple with a view of the Halleranger
Team on Tour
Travel report: Hiking tour on the Trans Tyrol
My husband and I made a short-term decision to hike from Garmisch to Innsbruck in August and tackle the Tyrolean Trail. Since we already have mountain experience from previous hikes, we decided on this very demanding trekking tour. We wanted to know what our condition looked like after a break of several years and got ready for one of the crowning tours among our hiking holidays.
Pink alpine flowers on the Tirolerweg
Guests on Tour
Every step a pleasure
Our trekking tour on the Tyrolean Trail is definitely one of the most impressive Eurohike hiking tours. Blogger Björn Ahrndt from Bergparadiese wanted to take a look for himself this summer and set off on the trekking tour from Garmisch to Innsbruck in August.  In his travel report he recorded the most beautiful moments and revealed what he experienced:
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Our contribution to climate protection

  • Active vacations are among the most environmentally friendly and healthiest ways to travel. Traveling on foot means moving in a climate-conscious way while conserving resources.

  • Our carefully selected accommodations, like us, are committed to lived sustainability. They are deeply rooted in their regions, work with local suppliers, provide attractive employment opportunities for local residents, and thereby strengthen local value creation.

  • With the Eurohike On Tour app, we offer a digital version of our travel documents, allowing you to navigate confidently while on the road. By moving to digital formats, we help conserve valuable natural resources.

  • Eurohike has been certified as a sustainable tour operator with the internationally recognized Travelife certification. To achieve this, more than 261 requirements were carefully met.

  • Even though hiking vacations (and cycling vacations with Eurobike) are among the most climate-friendly forms of travel, they still generate CO₂ emissions. These are carefully measured using the “Carmacal” calculator. Through our commitment to selected climate protection projects, we aim to give something back to the environment.

    159 kg
    CO₂-Emissions are offset

    Accommodation (64%)

    Meals (20%)

    Transport (12%)

    Activities (4%)

    159 kg
    CO₂-Emissions are offset

    Accommodation (64%)

    Meals (20%)

    Transport (12%)

    Activities (4%)

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