Karwendel

But that's just the beginning. Both the Tyrolean part and the Bavarian part of the Karwendel are under nature protection. The Tyrolean Karwendel Alpine Park is one of the largest and oldest nature reserves in the Eastern Alps. In total, the region has six landscape protection areas, three nature reserves, and two peace areas. Perfect conditions for endangered animal species such as the reintroduced ibex or the "king of the air" - the golden eagle. These rare species can be observed in the wild in the Karwendel. Herds of chamois also promise an impressive natural spectacle. The company of these animals makes every hike an unforgettable experience. Numerous hiking trails make the Karwendel region a popular destination for mountain enthusiasts as well as families with children. With a total of 26 mountain huts, most of which are run by alpine clubs, the diligent hiker will surely find a well-deserved place to rest.

The existence of two significant long-distance hiking trails shows that the Karwendel is also marked with international hiking boot prints. The famous and infamous Via Alpina, a cross-border long-distance hiking trail that runs from Trieste to Monaco, partly runs along the limestone Alps. And the long-distance hiking trail from Munich to Venice, with an impressive 550 kilometers, crosses the region.

Another way to be active is climbing. For this, the so-called Karwendelbahn - a cable car that runs from Mittenwald to Karwendelgrube - offers a good entry point. From the mountain station, visitors can embark on a high-ranking adventure. While the Mittenwalder Klettersteig is not one of the most difficult challenges, it still commands respect from climbers with its system of ladders and wire rope safety devices. Therefore, only those who are conditioned and free from fear of heights should venture here. However, you can expect a magnificent view - for example over Lake Achensee.

The Karwendel region can also be explored by mountain bike or on idyllic Nordic walking trails.

A fixed point for summer fun is Lake Achensee. Sailors, surfers, and divers frolic on the largest lake in Tyrol - a crystal-clear mountain lake. But there is also plenty of action on land and in the air, such as golfing and paragliding. A wet adventure awaits visitors in the Wolfsklamm near Stans: roaring waterfalls and dizzying wooden walkways allow you to experience the power of nature up close.

Families will enjoy a trip to one of possibly the oldest alpine villages in Europe - the Engalm near Vomp. Happily grazing cows are the wealth of this country's largest alpine pasture. And because the milk is processed right on site, the show dairy, famous for its "Enger mountain cheese," also attracts cheese lovers magnetically.

A final tip for superlatives: The largest silver mine in medieval Europe keeps its doors open for visits in Schwaz. With a mine train, you can descend into the depths of the mountain, where you can escape both the heat and the cold at a constant temperature of 12 degrees Celsius.

As you can see, variety is like a second name for the Karwendel.