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Bezirk Innsbruck-Land

Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau

Scharnitz

Birkkar Hut – Birkkarspitze loop from Karwendelhaus

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Austria

Tyrol

Bezirk Innsbruck-Land

Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau

Scharnitz

Birkkar Hut – Birkkarspitze loop from Karwendelhaus

Hard

5.0

(5)

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Birkkar Hut – Birkkarspitze loop from Karwendelhaus

06:18

9.72km

990m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that are highly dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.17 km for 414 m

After 3.65 km for 334 m

After 6.03 km for 937 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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1.03 km

Alpine Salamanders in Karwendel Nature Park

Highlight • Natural

Be careful where you step! These cute creatures don't run away, they just give you a questioning look if you accidentally levitate your foot right above them!

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3.04 km

Birkkar Hut

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Small emergency shelter at 2,640 meters altitude directly below the Birkkarspitze, the highest summit in the Karwendel.

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3.15 km

View of the Ödkarspitzen

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Very nice tour ascent over the Brendelsteig and descent over the Kar

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3.23 km

At 2,749 metres, the Birkkarspitze is the highest peak in the Karwendel Mountains and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Alps. The climb is challenging, but the panoramic reward at the summit is absolutely worth it.

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3.24 km

Birkkarspitze Summit via Birkkarsteig (A/B)

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Short easy scramble with a super nice view :)

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3.88 km

Eastern Ödkarspitze (2,738 m)

Highlight • Summit

The last of the three Ödkarspitzen on the round trip. Very nice view of the Karwendeltal and the ascent to the Birrkarspitze! The Isartal is also visible.

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4.32 km

Mittlere Ödkarspitze (2,745 m)

Highlight • Summit

The highest of the three Ödkarspitzen also gives you a great panorama of the surroundings! Both large lakes Ammersee and Starnbergersee can be seen in the background.

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4.60 km

Fensterl Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

6.74 km

Nördliche Ödkarscharte

Mountain Pass

9.72 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

2.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.59 km

2.80 km

1.33 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 17 June

22°C

11°C

37 %

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Alpine Salamanders in Karwendel Nature Park

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