Brunnstein Peak – Brunnstein Hut loop from Scharnitz

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Austria

Tyrol

Bezirk Innsbruck-Land

Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau

Scharnitz

Brunnstein Peak – Brunnstein Hut loop from Scharnitz

Hard

4.8

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393

hikers

Brunnstein Peak – Brunnstein Hut loop from Scharnitz

07:22

13.1km

1,190m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.29 km for 5.89 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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522 m

Viewpoint

3.07 km

Brunnensteinkopf

Highlight • Summit

Nice, somewhat alpine ascent on the east side when crossing to Brunnsteinspitze.

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3.86 km

Brunnstein Peak

Highlight • Summit

The view is beautiful, but there is nothing to climb here.

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3.99 km

Rotwandlspitze (2,192 m)

Highlight • Summit

The first mountain I climbed from bottom to top. The ascent from the Brunnsteinhütte was sometimes a bit scary and very hot in the sun. But from the saddle to …

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6.89 km

Brunnstein Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

As participants in the DAV campaign “This is what the mountains taste like”, the Brunnsteinhütte innkeepers prepare a large part of their food with local products. This gives guests an …

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6.94 km

Brunnsteinsteig Suspension Bridge

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The first third of the tour is very steep, then come the switchbacks, which are better to walk.

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8.60 km

Sulzleklamm Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great suspension bridge with fantastic views. However, not suitable for hikers with vertigo.

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11.2 km

Isar Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a nice tour to get used to the climate. Almost in preparation for larger tours.

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11.9 km

Bridge over the Isar River

Highlight • Bridge

A wonderful natural landscape in the middle of the Wetterstein Mountains.

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13.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

2.98 km

717 m

299 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.62 km

5.41 km

940 m

712 m

325 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,140 m)

Lowest point (950 m)

Weather

Saturday 26 September

23°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

June 29, 2024,Brunnsteinspitze (2.180 Meter) – Brunnsteinhütte - Runde von Scharnitz

The parking costs €7/day or €5 from 12:00 p.m. The machine only takes coins. Parking with an app is an alternative. The climb is not technically difficult, but requires surefootedness, a head for heights and alpine experience in places. Warning: if you do the loop the other way around, you should know that there are no wire ropes or other …

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September 11, 2024,Gipfeltreffen hoch3

Today I had a lot planned. Via the Brunnsteinhütte and Brunnsteinspitze to Scharnitz. I would also like to thank the two companions from Chemnitz with whom I hiked a wonderful mountain tour.

I started at the Brunnsteinhütte hiking car park. That was also the first destination. Beautiful path through the forest. But steadily uphill. I first had some refreshment at …

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