Am I experienced enough?

The Karwendel Höhenweg is a challenging hike. Although it is well waymarked, many of the trails are black graded, which means that they are very steep, exposed, loose, and involve short sections of easy scrambling (often protected by ironwork such as rungs, steps, or cables). It isn’t a trail for beginners, but walkers experienced in the more challenging Scottish hills will feel right at home.

Early in the season, snow may still be encountered on sections of the route, requiring the use of ice axe and crampons. Fresh snow can fall at any time of year.