Karwendel tour

the view during the hike to the Sonnjoch © Bergwelten, Daniel Kubera

View on the way to the Kaserjochspitze © Tom Klocker

View during the hike to the Rappenspitze © Tom Klocker

not far from the Gramai Alm - view of the Lamsenspitze © Achensee Tourismus

Be tactful in nature - please always stay on the marked paths on your tours and excursions. © Achensee Tourismus

This challenging 3-day hike takes you over three striking peaks in the Karwendel mountains: Rappenspitze (2,233m), Sonnjoch (2,457m), and Lamsenspitze (2,508m). Starting and finishing in Pertisau, the route includes scenic ridges, alpine passes, and managed huts/inns for two overnight stays. Expect a total of around 45 kilometres and approx. 4,000m elevation gain.

Stage 1:

From the top station of the Karwendel cable car (Zwölferkopf), follow the trail via the Bärenbadalm (refreshments available), Weißenbachsattel, Blasermahdlegg and Ochsenkopf to the Nauderer Kar, and continue to the Rappenspitze (2,233m). Descent via the Dristlalm to the Gramai Alm (1,267m, overnight stay).

Access to Stage 1 is also possible from the valley station of the Karwendel cable car via the Rodlhütte to the top station.

Stage 2: From the Gramai Alm via the Gramai Hochleger to the Sonnjoch (2,457m). Return to the Gramai Hochleger (refreshments available), continue over the Gramaisattel, the Gramaijoch and the Hahnkampl (2,082m) to the Lamsenjochhütte (1,953m, overnight stay).

Stage 3:

From the Lamsenjochhütte, climb via the Lamsenscharte to the Lamsenspitze (2,508m), then descend to the Gramai Alm and continue via the Falzthurnalm back to Pertisau.

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