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Tyrol

Bezirk Innsbruck-Land

Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau

Scharnitz

Isar River in Scharnitz – Isar headwaters loop from Scharnitz

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Austria

Tyrol

Bezirk Innsbruck-Land

Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau

Scharnitz

Isar River in Scharnitz – Isar headwaters loop from Scharnitz

Hard

4.9

(247)

1,287

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Isar River in Scharnitz – Isar headwaters loop from Scharnitz

01:53

29.6km

340m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 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 14.8 km for 114 m

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Start point

Train Station

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2.25 km

Isar River in Scharnitz

Highlight • River

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

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2.54 km

Confluence of the Karwendelbach and the Isar

Highlight • River

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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6.20 km

Isar headwaters

Highlight • River

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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6.40 km

View of the Isar River and the Karwendel Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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12.7 km

Access to the source of the Isar

Highlight • River

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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13.9 km

Gravel Fields in the Isar Valley

Highlight • Natural

Piles of rubble and stones create a bizarre environment here.

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14.8 km

Isar Source

Highlight • River

The Isar has a total length of around 295 kilometers and has its source in the Karwendel mountains in the Hinterautal (Tyrol). It is the fourth largest river in Bavaria …

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19.1 km

Stone Cairns on the Isar

Highlight • Structure

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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29.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

5.16 km

865 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

6.09 km

133 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

29°C

17°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Isar River in Scharnitz – Isar headwaters loop from Scharnitz

Isar River in Scharnitz

Confluence of the Karwendelbach and the Isar

Isar headwaters

View of the Isar River and the Karwendel Valley

Access to the source of the Isar

Gravel Fields in the Isar Valley

Isar Source

Stone Cairns on the Isar

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