Karwendelbahn
A cable car climbing from Mittenwald to 2,244 m, where a giant telescope-shaped viewing house on the summit juts out over the cliff, looking straight down on the town.
The Karwendelbahn leaves from the edge of Mittenwald and climbs in about 10 minutes to the upper station below the north peak of Karwendel, a height gain of roughly 1,300 m. The summit's Nature Information Centre is shaped like a giant telescope, with glass windows projecting out over the drop and looking straight down on Mittenwald 1,300 m below. A circular trail of about 1 hour (the Passamani Panorama Trail) starts at the top, and chamois can be spotted there in summer. Return fare is about €37 (check the official website for current prices). It gets cold at the top, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–17:00 (seasonal changes); suspended for maintenance in November
Nearby sights
- Mittenwald Violin Making Museum
- Mittenwald Old Town
- Leutasch Gorge
- Lautersee & Ferchensee
- Wank
- Partnach Gorge
- Olympic Ski Stadium & Große Olympiaschanze
- King's House on Schachen