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Tyrol

Bezirk Innsbruck-Land

Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau

Scharnitz

Gleirsch Gorge – View of the Gleirschbach Gorge loop from Scharnitz

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Austria

Tyrol

Bezirk Innsbruck-Land

Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau

Scharnitz

Gleirsch Gorge – View of the Gleirschbach Gorge loop from Scharnitz

Hard

4.9

(140)

640

hikers

Gleirsch Gorge – View of the Gleirschbach Gorge loop from Scharnitz

06:04

17.3km

810m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

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 11.1 km for 1.07 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.79 km

Waterfall in the Karwendel Nature Park

Highlight • Waterfall

Short 5 minutes trip up - and here you are near the waterfall :)

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10.9 km

Gleirsch Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

It's so beautiful here that you really can't stop taking photos. But in between, always pay attention to the way!

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11.4 km

Gleirschklamm Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful path through the gorge!

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12.1 km

View of the Gleirschbach Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

A narrow path leads through the wild and romantic gorge and is only suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers.

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12.2 km

Always open. From here on, you'll need sturdy footwear and a head for heights, as the path is narrow in places. However, it's still manageable, thanks in part to the steel cables in the exposed areas.

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15.4 km

Isar spring

Highlight • River

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

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16.3 km

View of the Isar

Highlight • Viewpoint

The source of the Isar is in the municipality of Scharnitz in Tyrol, surrounded by the mighty Karwendel massif. The crystal-clear, blue water captivates here in the impressive Hinterautal.

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16.7 km

Viewpoint

17.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.79 km

6.03 km

2.07 km

1.06 km

401 m

Surfaces

7.07 km

5.24 km

2.19 km

1.47 km

949 m

401 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,600 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

18°C

7°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Gleirsch Gorge – View of the Gleirschbach Gorge loop from Scharnitz

Waterfall in the Karwendel Nature Park

Bridge in Gleirschklamm

Gleirsch Gorge

Gleirschklamm Gorge

View of the Gleirschbach Gorge

Entrance to the Gleirschklamm

Isar spring

View of the Isar

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