For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in the Karwendel region. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful via ferratas.
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The 10 most beautiful via ferratas in the Karwendel region
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Mittenwald High Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
A/B
moderate
12.2 km
6:00 h
350 m
1,680 m
The Mittenwalder Höhenweg via ferrata (A/B) could be better described as a secured high-altitude trail. It leads from the Karwendel cable car to the Brunnsteinhütte in a magnificent Karwendel setting and then back down into the valley.
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Lamsenspitze (2508 m) from the Eng
recommended route
Difficulty
B
difficult
15.3 km
10:00 h
1,500 m
1,500 m
(Two-)day tour from the Eng via the Lamsenjochhütte (1953 m) to the Lamsenspitze
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Vertical enjoyment on the Seefeld plateau
recommended route
Difficulty
C
moderate
2.7 km
2:30 h
470 m
155 m
On the western foothills of the Karwendel, high above the Olympiaregion Seefeld, a rewarding iron path was built directly to the summit of the Seefelder Spitze. Quick to reach - from the terminus of the funicular railway - the steel cable runs along longer vertical passages in the area of the western ridge up to the 2221 metre high summit cross.
Via Ferrata
· Silberregion Karwendel
Lamsenspitze via Brudertunnel from the Lamsenjochhütte
recommended route
Difficulty
C
moderate
4 km
5:00 h
690 m
686 m
The Lamsenspitze is a great Karwendel tour in itself, which you should definitely have undertaken once if you have the right experience.
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Lamsenspitze normal route from the Lamsenjochhütte
recommended route
Difficulty
B
moderate
3.8 km
4:30 h
600 m
600 m
The magnificent Lamsenspitze is a "must" for every experienced mountaineer who spends the night at the Lamsenjochhütte.
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Innsbruck via ferrata from the Hafelekar mountain station
recommended route
Difficulty
C/D
difficult
6.5 km
7:00 h
528 m
892 m
Long, alpine via ferrata with great views of the provincial capital of Innsbruck. One of the great classics that you must have done!
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Passage Brunnsteinhütte Hochlandhütte via Mittenwalder Höhenweg
recommended route
Difficulty
B
moderate
9.9 km
7:00 h
1,365 m
1,272 m
This extraordinary hut crossing takes place in a magnificent rocky landscape, but requires good experience and fitness.
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Passage Hochlandhütte Brunnsteinhütte via Mittenwalder Höhenweg
recommended route
Difficulty
B
moderate
9.9 km
7:00 h
1,271 m
1,373 m
This extraordinary hut crossing takes place in a magnificent rocky landscape, but requires good experience and fitness.
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Mittenwalder Höhenweg (A/B)
recommended route
Difficulty
A/B
moderate
11.6 km
7:00 h
575 m
1,886 m
More secured high-altitude trail than via ferrata in a fantastic Karwendel setting. Suitable for via ferrata beginners, as the long descent via the Brunnsteinhütte requires a certain level of fitness.
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Absam via ferrata
recommended route
Difficulty
C
difficult
2.6 km
3:30 h
1,082 m
73 m
Long, fascinating via ferrata with a destination at an Alpine Club hut - the Bettelwurfhütte.
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Felix Kuen via ferrata on the Hundskopf by Tanja
November 12, 2023
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The Innsbruck via ferrata in the Karwendel mountains by Ralph
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Photo: Ralph Rexhäuser, Community
Photo: Ralph Rexhäuser, Community
Photo: Ralph Rexhäuser, Community
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August 20, 2023
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Mittenwalder Höhenweg by Swen
January 31, 2023
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