Karwendel March

The Karwendelmarsch is one of the sporting highlights in the Tyrolean event calendar and takes place on August 29, 2026. In addition to the physical challenge, it offers the long-distance hikers and runners among you a unique experience of nature in a pristine landscape - the Karwendel Nature Park.

The Karwendel March has made history and writes new, exciting stories year after year. Created to raise funds for young Tyrolean skiers, the march became the largest sporting event in Tyrol from 1969 to 1990. The Karwendel March was relaunched in 2009 by Achensee Tourismus and the Olympiaregion Seefeld with the principle of offering participants a unique sporting experience with the greatest possible conservation of resources and to raise awareness of the protected area. The "new" Karwendelmarsch is rightly regarded as a prime example of how sport, tourism and a protected area can work together to not only organize a top event, but also to convey understanding for each other's interests.

52 or 35 kilometres are to be conquered on the Karwendelmarsch. The starting signal is given in Scharnitz. Characteristic of the high alpine route are the spectacular mountain ranges, which present themselves to hikers and runners in ever-changing formations and perspectives, and the extensive plateaus.

More information about the route and registration can be found here.