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Austria
Tyrol
Bezirk Innsbruck-Land
Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau
Scharnitz

Isar River in Scharnitz – Isar headwaters loop from Scharnitz

Easy

4.9

(225)

1,182

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Isar River in Scharnitz – Isar headwaters loop from Scharnitz

01:36

25.3km

280m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.05 km for 3.06 km

Open: • April 1-October 31 (otherwise dismount required)

After 11.1 km for 3.14 km

Open: • April-October (otherwise dismount required)

After 19.3 km for 3.06 km

Open: • April 1-October 31 (otherwise dismount required)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.25 km

Isar River in Scharnitz

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Great path along the Isar to the source with an impressive landscape.

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2

2.54 km

Beautiful breakthrough / Karwendel gorge of the Karwendel brook just before it flows into the Isar. Easily overlooked as there is a house to the right.

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3

6.20 km

Isar headwaters

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You should only go to the source of the Isar River or the Kastenalm by bike. Walking on the sunny forest road is a miserable slog, especially in summer.

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4

6.40 km

Just do something good for your feet and soul. Let your gaze wander and relax... 🤗

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5

6.87 km

Stone Cairns in the Isar River

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The Steinmändele (stone tower) are eye-catchers and an absolute attraction.
In the meantime it has become so common that everyone who stops also builds their stone mandeel.

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6

12.7 km

From here, you can walk to the source of the Isar River, which isn't very far. There's an information board right along the path.

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14.8 km

Stone Cairns on the Isar

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The sea of countless stone almonds is beautiful to look at. Everyone can realize themselves here with a small pile of stones. Dr Platz almost has something spiritual and is …

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8

15.7 km

Isar Bridge to Gleirsch Gorge

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Beautiful wooden bridge over the Isar - a great photo point. Over the bridge you go to the gorge, on the main path to the alpine pastures - always uphill!

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25.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

5.16 km

865 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

6.09 km

103 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

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