A mountain with two faces - if you climb the Thaneller via its north side, you will find yourself in the midst of rocky scrambles, while the ascent on the south side seems almost leisurely.
Beautiful, moderately difficult climb that leads up to the summit in numerous hairpin bends. Descent via the same route. For those who prefer a more challenging climb and like to scramble, the ascent via Werner-Rietzler-Steig is recommended.
Starting point of the tour is the tourist office in Berwang. From there, walk in the direction of Hotel Kaiserhof, past the Huberbauer on a wide gravel path towards the Thanellerkarlift. Pass underneath the lift rope. After about 15 minutes, turn onto the trail (No. 611), which leads over numerous serpentines to the summit of the Thaneller (2,343 m).
ALTERNATIVE:
Descend along the same path to the fork at Kampeleplatz and then right towards Rinnen or descend via the
Rietzlersteig to Heiterwang (via ferrata – for experienced climbers only).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
● Stay on the marked hiking trails
● Keep your distance from grazing animals
● Be aware of the mountain hut opening hours
● Alpine emergency call: 140
Summer & winter bus of the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena (free with guest card), Postbus (free in the region with guest card), excursion bus Bavaria-Tyrol (only for TZA guests and free with guest card), regional trains (Garmisch-Patenkirchen-Grainau-Ehrwald-Lermoos-Reutte), special bus to Lumagica-Ehrenberg Reutte (free with guest card, winter only, Sundays only)
In Berwang at the lift stations, you find parking lots
