Cycling is only allowed on designated paths from 1 April to 31 October.
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Summary
Nature reserves constitute one of the most important conservation categories in Germany and Austria. The exact definitions vary, but together they combine the conservation of natural landscape, the protection of endangered species and the preservation for scientific interests.
Description
The "Karwendel Nature Reserve" is the largest protected area (543 km²) in the center of the Karwendel Nature Park. The natural area includes several well-known valleys, such as the Karwendel or Rißtal with side valleys (Vomperloch, Halltal, etc.) The area is characterized by a great abundance of forest in the valleys, on the steeper mountain flanks dominate rubble and mountain pine fields. In addition, untouched side valleys with undisturbed stream dynamics, gorges and waterfalls form narrow gorges with ravine forests in sections.
General information
| Location | Austria - Tyrol - Schwaz, Innsbruck-Land, Innsbruck-Stadt |
| Website | https://www.karwendel.org/ |
| Area | 537.96km² |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 42def55b-0970-4e68-bf8b-eee8de528e2b |
Responsible organizations
| Name and division |
Naturpark Karwendel
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| Website | https://www.karwendel.org/ |
| Address |
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Unterer Stadtplatz 19
6060 Hall in Tirol Austria |
Current information
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Wegsperre wegen Bauarbeiten und Steinschlaggefahr
Sept. 14, 2026 - Oct. 31, 2026
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SRK Brücke gesperrt
July 20, 2026 - May 31, 2027
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Sperrung des Wanderwegs 226 zwischen Zwerchbachbrücke und Brudertunnel
Aug. 28, 2025 - Nov. 4, 2026
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Kristalpsteig/Danzlsteig nicht begehbar
May 27, 2025 - Nov. 4, 2026
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Steig über Steinkarlspitze dauerhaft gesperrt
July 31, 2024 - Nov. 4, 2026
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Rules
This protected area lies within: Karwendel, Nature Park. Please also consider the rules for this area.
Cycling activities
Motorized activities
Motor vehicles are only allowed on public roads.
Water activities
Motorized watercraft are forbidden.
Stay activities
Overnight stays are forbidden.
General behavior
Drones and model aircraft are forbidden.
Authorization Required
Disposing of waste is forbidden.
Fire is forbidden.
Dogs on a leash are allowed.
Collecting plants is forbidden.
The prohibition concerns the plant species listed in the Habitats-Directive.
Mushroom collecting is forbidden.
The prohibition concerns the species of fungi mentioned in the Habitats-Directive
Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden.