Braunschweiger Hut – View of the Karles Glacier loop from Tunnelbahn Gletscherexpress Bergstation

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Braunschweiger Hut – View of the Karles Glacier loop from Tunnelbahn Gletscherexpress Bergstation

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Braunschweiger Hut – View of the Karles Glacier loop from Tunnelbahn Gletscherexpress Bergstation

03:29

8.07km

430m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 17, 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 2.13 km for 4.02 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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42 m

Mountain station of the Glacier Express

Highlight • Rest Area

The Glacier Express takes guests to an altitude of 2,840 meters above sea level. This is also where the valley station of the Wildspitzbahn is located, which takes you to …

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103 m

Wildspitzbahn Valley Station

Highlight • Rest Area

cafe 3440 can be reached with the Wildspitzbahn and you should definitely do that. nice cafe with a wonderful terrace and a few stairs to reach a platform with an all-round panoramic view. Incredibly beautiful

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283 m

Kapellenweg Trail

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a small beautiful hiking trail with lots of signs to think about

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386 m

View from the Chapel of White Light

Highlight • Viewpoint

small chapel located on the chapel path

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947 m

Steep Ascent to Mittelstation

Highlight • Climb

Nice, crisp ascent from the glacier to the middle station - many of the other paths up here are slopes for the construction vehicles.

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4.10 km

View of Wildspitze and Mittelbergferner

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unfortunately a lot of fog

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4.12 km

Braunschweiger Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The large wood-paneled dining room with the green tiled stove dating from the turn of the century invites you to linger. A collection of local songbooks is available to guests. …

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4.16 km