Hafelekarspitze: The Top of Innsbruck
If you are in Innsbruck and within 20 minutes from the historic city center in the middle of the high Alpine terrain, you want the Hafelekarspitze (the 2,334 m) is exactly your goal. It is the home mountain of Innsbruck, and the jewel of the North chain, and in the summer and the Winter away.
The Hafelekarspitze is 2334 metres above sea level, the TOP OF INNSBRUCK. is one of the highest points in the Karwendel mountains. You find it right above the city of Innsbruck,. Even if it is in the vicinity of the hafelekar peak a few meters further up (facing the East is the 2464 meters high Rumer lace and located to the West of 2480 meters high Kemacher), the hafelekar peak is the highest point for most visitors,. because You’ll be working to the cable car, very slightly up, while Kemacher and Rumer top of the mountaineers with the most deprived.
The Hafelekarspitze is a summit in velvet cross on the summit, the even older visitors , and all of those can easily reach the not-so-good walk or just not make an effort to. You can reach no other mountain in Innsbruck, the high, Alpine, and at the same time is so easy. In order for you an impression of the elemental force of nature in the Karwendel get: This is the view from the yoke over to the main Alpine ridge, with the Stubai Alps. As imposing as the mountains are up there.
But do not be afraid, your path to the hafelekar peak is easy. It is a walk in the Park. We have a trip with grandma and grandpa the Hafelekar made. You were thrilled by this Alpine mountain experience. Without the nordkette cable car, you could’ve had this trip to make. With the Hafelekarbahn we drove up to the top well-2200 meters. From there we walked to the lookout points. I give you this blog post with an Overview of our trip to the hafelekar peak and how you can experience: a short description, including the cable car belongs to. I will show you how to get on the short hike to the summit of the cross – and how you buy at the cheapest your mountain railway Ticket. You will be able to 10% with my discount code to save – so you can get the best price for your experience on the mountain.
THE Hafelekarspitze
The hafelekar peak rising to 2334 meters height on the Northern chain above Innsbruck. The mountain station Hafelekar the nordkette cable car is located below the summit. From there you can reach the hafelekar peak on a paved road in a few minutes. In the immediate vicinity of the measuring station Hafelekar, a cosmic radiation Observatory of the University of Innsbruck is. The hafelekar peak offers spectacular views and is the starting point for mountain hikes and mountain tours.
The Hafelekar and the Hafelekarspitze
When you think about it, is not the hafelekar peak, the Hafelekar. In the vernacular, the two concepts are blurred. You drive, or go to the Hafelekar. Meant to be but is usually the hafelekar peak. Geographically, the difference between the two terms: The summit is the Hafelekarspitze. Here is the top of the cross and around the summit cross is a kind of viewing platform is. In addition to the cross a paved area for all the guests who come up without a mountain of shoes. The Hafelekar extends below from the summit. The Innsbruck runs facing away from the mountain side to the North. Here is the uninhabited part of the Karwendel. Do you have a gigantic view of the Karwendel mountains and the Wetterstein mountains. Except for some ski tourers in the Winter, to the Hafelekar. In the summer of a climb for mountaineers, leads to the most down in the direction of Seefeld. On the South side of the Hafelekar the ascent with the cable car from Innsbruck possible. About 100 meters below the summit the mountain station of the is Hafelekarbahn on 2256 metres. So, you see:
Hafelekarspitze Cable Car
Between the old town of Innsbruck, and the hafelekar peak there is a difference of around 1700 meters of altitude. Thanks to the nordkette cable car will be the most altitude cozy overcome. Approx. 1600 meters of altitude, you can ride the nordkette cable car. Only about 100 meters walk from the mountain station of the hafelekar railway to the summit cross. The nordkette cable car has three sections from the Congress in the old town up to the top of the opposite hill station. The use of the mountain Railways is quite an experience. Each track has its own charm. You can find out more about the Hungerburgbahn read. It starts in the city center. After that, it goes with the Seegrube more. The last part of the route overcomes the Hafelekarbahn. The last few meters of the cable car are really steep. Remarkably, the gondola between the steep rock float up flanks, here’s the view from the Hafelekar mountain station of the gondola cable car:
Hafelekarspitze Hiking
From the mountain station to the Hafelekar cable car is an easy trail up to the hafelekar peak. It is a relatively wide, paved path. , The slope overcomes the way in many switchbacks. You see in the image on the left all the way to the top.
On the way from the car to the summit are right next to the trail is also a great vantage points. to Enjoy the views of the city of Innsbruck and the Alps. You can even view Bank and all rest:
Enjoy the experience! Nowhere else in the Alps, you come from a big city so far up in the mountains, without you make an effort to. Therefore, a lot of families with children and seniors use the Hafelekar for a trip. You don’t have to wander sporty, but just leisurely walking. It’s levels to overcome.
Vantage Point Hafelekarspitze
With the easy climb to the Hafelekarspitze, the view of the Karwendel opens. Impressive is the insight into the steep flanks of the Karwendel mountains. Step-by-step is cozy up. At the end of the levels, the prospect plateau is reached. On 2334 metres above sea level, the summit cross. The view resembles a gigantic 360 degree panoramic painting. You can see the glacier in the Stubai Alps velvet hawk, the distinctive Olperer in the Zillertal Alps, the Patscherkofel and many other peaks in the Tux Alps in the South. At the bottom of Innsbruck with the green Inn is very small. In the South of the Panoramic scenery of the Karwendel summit rows. On a clear day you seem close enough to touch. The best conditions for a photo:
Whether old or young, we enjoyed the views and the mountains are up there. Both seniors as well as children come to points in the view. In addition to the observation platform at the summit cross, I recommend you to the view point, the view of the Karwendel. , He is at the Hafelekar. If you come from the mountain station, opens here, for the first time, the view of the Karwendel. For the family trip with children is also interesting: In the case of the journey down, we made it to the Seegrube a break. There is a small Playground for children. A retreat is also possible.
You should be aware of during your trip!
If you ride planning, I recommend you a view of the current Innsbruck weather. Due to the elevation of 2334 metres, it is on the hafelekar peak is usually cooler than in the city of Innsbruck. , Therefore, is worth the handle to an additional sweater or a jacket. It can be on top of snow, although it is in the city of nice and green. Then I recommend you light crampons might take. They keep you from slipping on ice and snow. Hiking shoes damage, not unless you’re athletic and need you not to walk in the height.
In the summer months, you need, of course, no light crampons might, then it is free of snow here. However, I recommend you enough sun cream on the face and all non-covered areas of the Body applied, so that the sun is not your skin harm. The height of position brings a higher solar radiation.
Hafelekarspitze Webcam
Do you want to know how it is currently at the top? Here is a Webcam is. So you can see how the current circumstances. About this Webcam at the summit were also set up live Cams on the Seegrube, the hunger castle and in the city. If you want to see, you can click right here on my contribution Webcam Innsbruck. , Here is the current Hafelekar Webcam image:
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Frequently asked questions
The Hafelekarspitze is located in Tyrol (Austria) and belongs to the Nordkette in the Karwendel Mountains. It lies north of Innsbruck and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
The Hafelekarspitze reaches an altitude of 2,334 meters above sea level.
The easiest way to reach the Hafelekarspitze is by taking the Nordkette cable car. The Hafelekar mountain station of the second section of the Nordkette cable car is at an altitude of 2,269 meters and is just a short walk from the summit.
In summer, the Hafelekarspitze is a starting point for various mountain hikes and tours. The popular Goetheweg leads from the Hafelekarspitze to other peaks such as the Gleirschspitze, Mandlspitze, Gleirschtaler Brandjoch, and Rumer Spitze.
The Hafelekarspitze offers breathtaking views of the Inn Valley, the city of Innsbruck, and the surrounding peaks of the Karwendel Mountains. The panoramic beauty of the region makes it a popular spot for photographers and nature lovers.
From the Hafelekar mountain station, the summit can be reached in just a few minutes via a well-maintained path.
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