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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful via ferratas in the Karwendel region
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Klettersteig Mittenwalder Höhenweg im Karwendel
recommended route
Difficulty
A/B
moderate
12.5 km
6:00 h
400 m
1,700 m
Gut für Einsteiger
Wer in die Welt der »Klettersteige mit alpinem Flair« hineinschnuppern möchte, ist am Mittenwalder Höhenweg gut aufgehoben.
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Mittenwald High Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
A/B
moderate
12.2 km
6:00 h
350 m
1,680 m
The Mittenwalder Höhenweg via ferrata (A/B) could be better described as a secured high-altitude trail. It leads from the Karwendel cable car to the Brunnsteinhütte in a magnificent Karwendel setting and then back down into the valley.
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Lamsenspitze (2508 m) from the Eng
recommended route
Difficulty
B
difficult
15.3 km
10:00 h
1,500 m
1,500 m
(Two-)day tour from the Eng via the Lamsenjochhütte (1953 m) to the Lamsenspitze
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Vertical enjoyment on the Seefeld plateau
recommended route
Difficulty
C
moderate
2.7 km
2:30 h
470 m
155 m
On the western Karwendel ridge, high above the Olympiaregion Seefeld, a rewarding iron path has been built directly to the summit of the Seefelder Spitze. Quickly accessible – from the final station of the funicular – the steel cable ascends along longer vertical passages in the area of the west ridge to the 2221-meter-high summit cross.
Via Ferrata
· Silberregion Karwendel
Lamsenspitze via Brudertunnel from the Lamsenjochhütte
recommended route
Difficulty
C
moderate
closed
4 km
5:00 h
690 m
686 m
The Lamsenspitze is already a fantastic Karwendel route that you should definitely undertake at least once if you have the appropriate experience.
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Lamsenspitze normal route from the Lamsenjochhütte
recommended route
Difficulty
B
moderate
3.8 km
4:30 h
600 m
600 m
The magnificent Lamsenspitze is a "must" for every experienced mountaineer who stays overnight at the Lamsenjochhütte.
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Innsbruck via ferrata from the Hafelekar mountain station
recommended route
Difficulty
C/D
difficult
6.5 km
7:00 h
528 m
892 m
Long, alpine via ferrata with great views of the state capital Innsbruck. One of the great classics that you must have done!
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Crossing Brunnsteinhütte Hochlandhütte via Mittenwalder Höhenweg
recommended route
Difficulty
B
moderate
9.9 km
7:00 h
1,365 m
1,272 m
This extraordinary hut crossing takes place in a magnificent rock landscape, but requires good experience and stamina.
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Crossing from Hochlandhütte to Brunnsteinhütte via Mittenwalder Höhenweg
recommended route
Difficulty
B
moderate
9.9 km
7:00 h
1,271 m
1,373 m
This extraordinary hut crossing takes place in a magnificent rocky landscape, but requires good experience and fitness.
Via Ferrata
· Karwendel
Mittenwalder Höhenweg (B)
recommended route
Difficulty
BT4
difficult
12.1 km
8:00 h
550 m
1,850 m
More a secured high trail than a via ferrata in a great Karwendel environment. Suitable for beginners in via ferrata who are free from dizziness and have some mountain experience. The via ferrata difficulties are manageable (max. B), but some places are very exposed. Since the long descent via the Brunnsteinhütte has to be managed, a certain level of fitness should be brought along.
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Absamer via ferrata by Ina
September 09, 2025
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Toller, abwechslungsreicher Klettersteig
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Route done on June 14, 2019
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Klettersteig Mittenwalder Höhenweg im Karwendel by Martina
Photo: System
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September 08, 2025
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Route done on September 08, 2025
Innsbruck via ferrata from the Hafelekar mountain station by Stefan
August 09, 2025
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Community
Also man muss verdammt aufpassen es wird angeschrieben das man 2,5 h braucht aber es sind mindestens doppelt so viel. Wir sind nicht gerade schlecht und haben 5,5 h gebraucht. Lasst euch von den Schildern nicht beirren.
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