Karwendel Attractions

The Karwendel range, part of the Calcereous Alps of Tirol and Bavaria, lies between the Seefeld saddle, the Isar valley, the Achensee and the Inn valley. Once noted for its abundant wildlife and now a nature reserve, it is a region of massive rock walls and high corries. The highest peak is the Birkkarspitze (2,749m/9,019ft), the only permanent settlement the hamlet of Hinterriss, accessible only from Bavaria to the north. The Karwendel is made up of four parallel and much indented mountain chains with deeply slashed longitudinal and transverse valleys. Many of the peaks can be climbed fairly easily on good paths, but some have stretches graded as difficult and very difficult.