Arrival by public transport
By train to Scharnitz train station, then a 10-minute walk to the starting point at the Nature Park Information Center.
All real-time connections can be found in the route planner.
Here you can get a taste of the wild Karwendel air! The Gleirschklamm gorge lies at the beginning of the Karwendel and gives a wonderful foretaste of the wild and untouched nature of the nature park.
Circular hike through the impressive Gleirschklamm gorge near Scharnitz. Although no special alpine skills are required, you should have a basic level of surefootedness. The trail leads along well-secured paths and offers spectacular views of the turquoise water and the surrounding mountain landscape along the way.
From the Nature Park Information Center in Scharnitz, the Hinterautalstraße leads about 500 meters to the turnoff for the Isarsteig. At the end of the Isarsteig, you reach the Nederweg, passing by the Scharnitzer Alm until you arrive at the entrance of the Gleirschklamm Gorge. A narrow path runs through this wild and romantic gorge, suitable only for sure-footed and experienced hikers. The trail continues until it reaches a forest road, where you turn right. Follow the path until you reach the turnoff for Hochwald, and then take the Hochwaldweg back to Scharnitz.
By train to Scharnitz train station, then a 10-minute walk to the starting point at the Nature Park Information Center.
All real-time connections can be found in the route planner.
Rundwanderung Gleirschklamm
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