Via Alpina Purple A56
Bavaria, Germany
Out-and-back trail in Bavaria, Germany. Hiking.
- Distance
- 16 mi (25.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,912 ft (1,802 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 10 min
- High point
- 5,538 ft (1,688 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Bike repair station: ADAC Radservice-Station 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Historic site: St. Johann von Nepomuk 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Shelter 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Peak: Brauneck 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from start
- Hut: Brauneck-Gipfelhaus 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from start
- Peak: Schrödelstein 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Historic site: Helmut Kainz 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from start
- Peak: Stangeneck 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Dr. med. Eduard Hohlweg 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Michael Bernhard 11.2 mi (18 km) from start
- Peak: Vorderer Kirchstein 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from start
- Peak: Latschenkopf 11.8 mi (19 km) from start
- Peak: Achselköpfe 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Spring 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from start
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Questions about Via Alpina Purple A56
How long is Via Alpina Purple A56?
Via Alpina Purple A56 is 16 mi (25.8 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 10 min. It climbs 5,912 ft (1,802 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,538 ft (1,688 m).
How hard is Via Alpina Purple A56?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Via Alpina Purple A56?
Parking at the start, Free. Closest lot to the start: Karwendelparkplatz. 10 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Via Alpina Purple A56?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 0.9 mi (1.5 km), 1.8 mi (3 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Via Alpina Purple A56 shaded?
Mostly exposed (22% under trees).
What can you do on Via Alpina Purple A56?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Via Alpina Purple A56?
Venezia, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Edeka, 0.1 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Via Alpina Purple A56?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap