The Karwendel Höhenweg trail west-east (stage 4): Pfeishütte - Bettelwurfhütte
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Route description: Start at the Pfeishütte mountain hut and follow trail 221 (= Via Alpina) east as it gently climbs up to Stempeljoch col, which is located 2,215 metres above sea level on a ridge between the Pfeiser Spitze and Stempeljochspitze mountains. From there, the trail leads steeply downhill over a scree field. PLEASE NOTE: in early summer, there may still be a large amount of old snow on the Stempelreise scree field. This snow freezes solid and becomes extremely hard in the mornings (be sure to take crampons and poles with you)! After following the trail downhill for about 140 vertical metres, turn left on to the Wilde-Bande-Steig trail. Snow fields are also often found at this point. From there, the trail leads below the east and south faces of the Stempeljochspitze, the Roßkopf, the Großer Lafatscher and the Kleiner Lafatscher mountains with very little variation in altitude as it undulates gently towards the Lafatscher Joch. Before reaching the Lafatscher Joch (2,081 m), you have to complete another ascent with an elevation gain of around 80 metres. From this point, follow trail 222 (= Via Alpina) as it gently climbs east through the Kleines Speckkar and Großes Speckkar corries. During the last part of the hike before the Bettelwurfhütte mountain hut, you can enjoy far-reaching views of the Hall Valley and the Inn Valley, The hut is perched proudly like an eagle’s nest on the south face of the Kleiner Bettelwurf mountain.
Alternative route: From Stempeljoch, you can take a detour to Stempeljochspitze peak (2,543 m). To do this, simply follow the signposted trail north from Stempeljoch. You will reach the peak of this Karwendel mountain in about half an hour. The views from the top are absolutely stunning.
Elevation profile
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km
2°C/36°F
20% Fineweather
1000m
Frostborder
Saturday
3°C/37°F
50% Fineweather
1300m
Frostborder
Sunday
3°C/37°F
60% Fineweather
1200m
Frostborder
Forecast
Unfortunately, the next cold front is not long in coming. Before arriving here, there will still be clear and sunny spells. In the afternoon, however, cloud will increase and produce showers.
Tendency
During the next few days, our weather will remain changeable and cold. Temporary sunny spells will alternate with periods of thick cloud and a few showers.
