There are patches of old snow on the Karwendel Höhenweg, particularly around the Frau-Hitt-Kars, the Stempeljoch and on the Wilde-Bande-Steig!!! Appropriate equipment and mountaineering experience are essential!
Due to renovation work, the Nördlinger Hut will be closed from September 2026 until the start of the 2028 season. During this time, the hut will not be open for business (no overnight accommodation or refreshments available!). The last night’s accommodation will be on 16 August 2026, and day business will continue until 30 August 2026. The Karwendel Höhenweg can still be walked with a few adjustments (Stages 2 and 1 in a single day)! Two alternative routes are described below:
Alternative 1 (Stage 1 using the cable car + Stage 2): The starting point is the valley station of the Rosshütte Bergbahnen in Seefeld. Take the funicular to the Rosshütte and continue on the Härmelekopfbahn to the start of the hike (2045 m). From here, head directly via the Kuntersteig to the Nördlinger Hütte. Without stopping for food or accommodation, continue on to the Solsteinhaus (see Stage 2). Cable car journey approx. 25 mins + walking time via the Kuntersteig to the Nördlinger Hütte (1 hr) + walking time for Stage 2 (approx. 4 hrs) = total time: approx. 5.5 hrs. The route can also be walked in the opposite direction (5,5hrs)!
Variant 2 (stage 1 + stage 2 on foot): Very fit mountaineers can simply combine stage 1 and stage 2 and walk from the starting point in Reith bei Seefeld via the Nördlinger Hut (but without overnight stay/refreshments) directly to the Solsteinhaus (approx. 1500 m uphill, 800 m downhill, 13.2 km long with a walking time of approx. 8:30 hours). The trail can also be walked in the opposite direction (7hrs)!
Option 3 (without stage 1 + without stage 2): You can also ascend directly from the valley to the Solsteinhaus and start the Karwendel Höhenweg here (see Solsteinhaus > Access options). The trail can also be walked in the opposite direction!
