Important information
The Karwendelmarsch 2025 will take place on 30 August. The start is at 6 am at Scharnitz.
Organizers:
Achensee Tourism and Seefeld
Contact: info@karwendelmarsch.info
Maximum number of participants: 2.500
Disciplines
The hiking discipline is primarily about experiencing nature and raising awareness of the Karwendel Nature Park. In the running category, the focus is on the sporting achievements of the participants. Another difference lies in the classification of the individual competitions: For hikers, there is a general ranking for all participants, whereas for runners there are different ratings by age and gender.
Karwendel Run 52 km
The running classes:
WH/MH born 1996 or later
W30/M30 born 1986 to 1995
W40/M40 born 1976 to 1985
W50/M50 born 1966 to 1975
W60/ M60 born 1965 or earlier
Karwendelmarsch Hike 52 km
Karwendelmarsch Hike 35 km
Participants have the option of competing with poles in all disciplines – including the runners’ class.
START
Distribution of start numbers:
On Friday, August 29th 2025 from 11 am to 7 pm and on Saturday August 30th 2025 from 4 am to 5.30 am at the parking lot “Länd P2” (Adress: Hinterautalstrasse 422, 6108 Scharnitz). Here you can find the site plan.
Please bring the registration confirmations and ID (copies). Digital is also possible!
!!! TIME LIMITS !!!
All participants must have passed the Karwendelhaus by 11.30 (35 & 52 km) and the second mat at the Eng control station (Großer Ahornboden) by 14.00 (52 km) at the latest. Passing the rest of the course later than this is out of competition (without start number) and outside the official event times. Participants are responsible for any return transfer costs. Please note that the refreshment stations, first aid posts and emergency services will be withdrawn from the course with the final runner from 2.00 pm.
- The organizer reserves the right to withdraw any participant who appears unable to complete the course within the time limit or reach the finish line Eng. Such runners will be approached by the mountain rescue team/last runner/course marshals and instructed to end the race.
Compulsory equipment:
The route is in alpine terrain and demands suitable equipment. Due to the different types of competitions, it was decided not to prescribe compulsory equipment for the athletes and participants. However, it is recommended to bring enough water, a change of clothes, bandages, rain protection, sun protection and headgear. The event weather report for the Karwendelmarsch also serves as an optimal source of information for the correct packing of the Karwendelmarsch rucksack. You should also be prepared for short-term changes in the weather and have the necessary equipment with you.
Finish
Prize distribution:
The prize distribution ist at approx. 2 pm in Pertisau.
Showers:
Shower facilities are available at the 52 km finish in Pertisau. These can be found at the indoor tennis centre and are approx. 300 m from the finish area.
Finish:
Finish in Eng (35km) is at 5.00 p.m. ; finish in Pertisau (52km) is at 8.00 p.m.
BEHAVIOURAL TIPS
If it is no longer possible to continue, there are several options available. One option is to go to one of the refreshment points along the route and rest there to check whether your condition is improving. In addition, medical staff will be available along the route to offer support in the event of health problems. If it turns out that Pertisau is unreachable, it is advisable to finish the Karwendelmarsch in the Eng and use the transfer to Pertisau.
Contact in an emergency
Emergency App by Tyrolean mountain rescue
he app can only be used in Tyrol and is available free of charge. In an acute situation, the user can transmit his or her own location (using GPS coordinates) to the Leitstelle Tirol with the touch of a button, while a telephone connection between them is simultaneously established. As a consequence of this, the Leitstelle Tirol alerts and dispatches the necessary emergency personnel.
IPhone Emergency SOS via satellite
The emergency call SOS via satellite function on the iPhone makes it possible to send emergency calls in remote areas without a phone connection or WIFI. The location and emergency information can be sent directly to the emergency services. The instructions describe how to prepare for an emergency, activate the function and what to do once the emergency call has been triggered.
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