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Tyrol

Bezirk Innsbruck-Land

Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau

Scharnitz

Circular hiking trail Gleirschklamm Gorge

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Hiking trails & Routes

Austria

Tyrol

Bezirk Innsbruck-Land

Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau

Scharnitz

Circular hiking trail Gleirschklamm Gorge

Hard

4.8

(525)

2,061

hikers

Circular hiking trail Gleirschklamm Gorge

03:57

13.0km

360m

Hiking

This loop starts at the Scharnitz Nature Park Information Centre and begins by following Hinterautalstraße until the Isarsteig junction. This leads through woodland and past the clear waters of the burgeoning Isar. After the junction you’ll follow the Nederweg, leaving the rustic Scharnitzer Alm behind you. Beyond this you’ll reach the entrance to the wild and romantic Gleirschklamm Gorge.

This is where the hike really starts to work its magic. Wooden steps and narrow bridges lead into the spectacular gorge where crystal-clear, turquoise-blue water rushes beneath. The path is partially exposed and secured with wired sections, making for an exciting and technically demanding hike. Experienced hikers will have no trouble though. The best time to visit is between May and October.

At the end of the gorge you’ll reach a forest road and follow it to the right. Via the Hochwald junction, you’ll hike back towards Scharnitz with beautiful views of the Karwendel Mountains and eventually return to the Isar river.

by Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau

Last updated: August 4, 2025

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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 7.85 km for 1.07 km

Waypoints

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935 m

Isarsteig

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Promising opportunity for a break on the Isarsteig at the level of the valley entrance in the direction of Teufelsloch.

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7.52 km

Gleirsch Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Great gorge, the water is super clear, ice cold and with a beautiful color!
A very narrow path leads through the gorge and it is sometimes difficult to avoid oncoming traffic!
Absolutely worth seeing, but here too, sturdy shoes and a head for heights are an advantage!

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12.2 km

Isar spring

Highlight • River

Simply beautiful 🥹 You even want to jump in when it's cold.

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.74 km

1.70 km

1.54 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

7.26 km

3.22 km

1.49 km

948 m

132 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

26°C

12°C

0 %

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Comments

October 9, 2023,Von Scharnitz 🇦🇹 durchs Isartal 🏞️ in die Gleirschklamm 💦

Today we went to Scharnitz in Tyrol to the Gleirschklamm. We were lucky again in terms of weather: Sunny 22 degrees ☀️ only had to give way to clouds and a few raindrops ☁️ later in the afternoon - by then we were already done 😉
I actually wanted to write a lot more, but Komoot has once again managed …

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June 27, 2026,Rundtour zur Gleirschklamm von Scharnitz

With these temperatures, a gorge visit is just the thing.
The tour was not too long and there were always shady sections.
At the end, we cooled our feet in the Isar.

A stop at the Scharnitzer Alm is definitely recommended.

Day ticket 🅿️ 7€

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August 5, 2024,Karwendel Tour

Start at Scharnitz train station, Karwendel Nature Park Information Centre, Isarsteig, Nederweg, through the Gleirschklamm via the Hochwaldweg to the Scharnitz Alm. From there back to Scharnitz train station via the Hinterautalstraße

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August 25, 2021,Wanderung nach Gleirschschlucht-Blick

Due to the event, we had to park the car at P4. Be sure to get a parking ticket there. Have the right coins (€ 4 for a day ticket) with you.
Walking tour in this direction is recommended. At the end of the tour, stop by the Scharnitzer Alm and enjoy a Kaiserschmarren.

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August 29, 2021,Zum Urlaubsabschluss durch die Gleirschklamm

The announced rain did not happen for the time being and so we could finally do a small, nice lap along the Isar and through the Gleirschklamm.
Due to the prevailing cold weather zone, fresh snow could already be seen on the higher, surrounding peaks.
I can recommend a stop at the Scharnitzer Alm - small, rustic, friendly and delicious. …

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September 4, 2024,Gleirschklamm Runde von Scharnitz mit Hund

Beautiful loop, the path through the gorge requires surefootedness as it is very narrow in some places.

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May 23, 2022,wunderschöne Gleirschklamm und Hochwaldweg

After the thunderstorm, partly still in the rain, but also always sun... so incredibly beautiful, wonderful!!!😍🤩

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October 7, 2022,Rundweg Gleirschklammsteig

Route: Scharnitz Nature Park Information Center - Isarsteig - Nederweg - Gleirschhöhe - Scharnitz Nature Park Information Center

Parking and public arrival:
P2 "Karwendel car park Länd"
By train to Scharnitz station (10 minutes walk to the starting point).
You can find all connections in real time with the mobility app "wegfinder".

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April 28, 2025

This loop starts at the Scharnitz Nature Park Information Centre and begins by following Hinterautalstraße until the Isarsteig junction. This leads through woodland and past the clear waters of the burgeoning Isar. After the junction you’ll follow the Nederweg, leaving the rustic Scharnitzer Alm behind

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