The Nature Park Karwendel begins on the western shore of Lake Achensee. It is the largest contiguous nature reserve in the northern limestone Alps, comprising over 920 square kilometres and stretching across to Bavaria.

The area extends from 591 to 2,749 metres above sea level. Its surface area is made up of protected areas, landscape conservation areas and sanctuaries which are protected under the Tirolean Nature Conservation Act.

The first provisions for the protection of this unique alpine landscape – the only one of its kind in Europe – were first laid down in 1928. In 1995, the European Commission announced that the Nature Park Karwendel was to be included in the Natura 2000 area. The objective of this managed system of protected areas is to safeguard the variety of species by maintaining natural habitats and also the plants and animals which live in the wild, and in doing so simultaneously respect economic, cultural and regional requirements.

Hikers can roam through pristine valleys for hours on end along with chamois and ibex; observe marmots, deer and hares, while birds of prey such as buzzards glide through the air.

In the Nature Park Karwendel holidaymakers get the opportunity to soak up the seclusion of the mountains – yet they can also enjoy the convenient infrastructure of the managed mountain huts and lodges.

Nature Park Karwendel facts and figures:
350 natural springs
1,305 plant species
3,035 known animal species
The largest population of golden eagles in the Alps
Surface area: 920km²
101 alpine pastures
Elevation profile: 600 to 2,749 metres (Birkkarspitze)

Contactgegevens

Meer informatie:
https://www.karwendel.org

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info@karwendel.org
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