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Walking route · Ehrwald · Updated on 13 November 2026

Nordalpenweg 01 walk

Nordalpenweg 01 is a walk of 31.5 km from Ehrwald. Along the way you'll find 18 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points and 3 public toilets.

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Nordalpenweg 01
Königshaus am Schachen
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  • 31.5 km
  • ± 10:40 h
  • ↑ 2,186 m · ↓ 3,251 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • National route

This route is in pieces in OpenStreetMap, so there are no kilometres per pitstop. Along the way you'll find 18 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points and 3 public toilets.

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Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 2,186 m
Down
↓ 3,251 m
Highest point
2,766 m
Lowest point
1,063 m
  • 5-10% slope · 4.4 km
  • 10-15% slope · 3.8 km
  • 15-20% slope · 3.5 km
  • 20% slope or steeper · 12.7 km

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

31.5 km in total
  • Path: 27.8 km
  • Track: 1.9 km
  • Road: 948 m

Surfaces

31.5 km in total
  • Unpaved: 13.3 km
  • Gravel: 5.8 km
  • Natural: 1.8 km
  • Asphalt: 948 m
  • Unknown: 9 km

About the walking route Nordalpenweg 01

Updated on 13 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Nordalpenweg 01 is a walking route of 31.5 km that starts in Ehrwald. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 2,186 m in total and descend 3,251 m. Allow ± 10:40 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is path (27.8 km), track (1.9 km) and road (948 m). Of the surface, 13.3 km unpaved and 5.8 km gravel. For 9 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 18 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points and 3 public toilets. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Schloss ElmauSchloss ElmauCastle · 6 km from the route
  2. 2LamprechtshöhleLamprechtshöhleAttraction · 4.8 km from the route
  3. 3LeutaschklammLeutaschklammAttraction · 5.9 km from the route
  4. 4Alpengarten auf dem SchachenAlpengarten auf dem SchachenAttraction · 155 m from the route
  5. 5SeisenbergklammSeisenbergklammAttraction · 3.9 km from the route
  6. 6GanghofermuseumGanghofermuseumMuseum · 4.1 km from the route
  7. 7Porta ClaudiaPorta ClaudiaRuins · 4.8 km from the route
  8. 8Ruine SaaleggRuine SaaleggCastle · 4.9 km from the route
  9. 9Schloss GrubhofSchloss GrubhofCastle · 5.7 km from the route
  10. 10Porta Claudia StallungenPorta Claudia StallungenRuins · 6.8 km from the route
  11. 11KriegergedächtniskapelleKriegergedächtniskapelleMemorial · 7 km from the route
  12. 12Burg SchlossbergBurg SchlossbergArchaeological site · 7 km from the route
  13. 13VorderkaserklammVorderkaserklammViewpoint · 7 km from the route
  14. 14Matthias-Klotz-DenkmalMatthias-Klotz-DenkmalMemorial · 7.7 km from the route
  15. 15Geigenbau-MuseumGeigenbau-MuseumMuseum · 7.7 km from the route
  16. 16Festung Pass StrubFestung Pass StrubCastle · 8.1 km from the route
  17. 17KriegerdenkmalKriegerdenkmalMemorial · 8.2 km from the route
  18. 18Museum WerdenfelsMuseum WerdenfelsMuseum · 8.3 km from the route
  19. 19Festung KniepassFestung KniepassCastle · 9 km from the route
  20. 20Schloss OberreinSchloss OberreinCastle · 9.9 km from the route
  21. 21Faszination Erlebnismuseum ZugspitzeMuseum · 291 m from the route
  22. 22BAHNORAMA anno 1926Museum · 2.1 km from the route
  23. 23Heimatmuseum HausenhäuslMuseum · 6.4 km from the route
  24. 24AussichtsturmObservation tower · 7.3 km from the route
  25. 25Observation towerObservation tower · 8 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Nordalpenweg 01?

Nordalpenweg 01 is 31.5 km long. Allow ± 10:40 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Ehrwald.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 2,186 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 3 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 3 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Königshaus am Schachen.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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