Porta Claudia, Scharnitz

Name: Porta Claudia
Address: Scharnitz, Austria

#1 among attractions in Scharnitz

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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The Porta Claudia is a former fortification at the Scharnitz Pass, where the valley of the River Isar narrows near the village of Scharnitz, on the Bavarian border near Mittenwald. The Porta Claudia – or more precisely the Scharnitz Pass – is the start of the present federal highways, the B 2 and the B 177. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°23'44"N, 11°15'53"E

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Scharnitz Austria

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Porta Claudia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Leutasch Gorge, Toni-Seelos-Olympiaschanze, Wildsee, Westliche Karwendelspitze.

2.4 miN
Natural attraction, Nature, Canyon
Leutasch Gorge
62 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, the Leutasch Gorge is a breathtaking natural wonder that draws visitors from around the globe. This magnificent canyon, known locally as Leutascher Geisterklamm, is a testament to the erosive power of water, having been carved...
6.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Toni-Seelos-Olympiaschanze, Seefeld in Tirol
167 min walk • Toni-Seelos-Olympiaschanze is a ski jumping hill in Seefeld outside of Innsbruck, Austria. It is a part of the Seefeld Nordic Competence Centre consists of two hills, a normal hill with a hill size of HS109 and medium hill with at HS75.
6.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Wildsee, Seefeld in Tirol
156 min walk • The Wildsee, occasionally also called the Seefelder See, is a lake near the Austrian resort of Seefeld in Tirol at the foot of the Gschwandtkopf. It has an area of 6.1 hectares and a maximum depth of 5.1 metres.
2.9 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Westliche Karwendelspitze
73 min walk • The Westliche Karwendelspitze stands as a majestic peak in the Karwendel range of the Northern Limestone Alps, located in Austria. This towering mountain reaches an elevation of 2,385 meters, offering climbers and hikers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding...
5.4 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking
Nördlinger Hut
137 min walk • Nestled in the rugged heart of the Austrian Alps, the Nördlinger Hut is an alpine refuge that offers a serene escape amidst the towering peaks. This alpine hut, situated at an elevation of 2,239 meters, is a popular destination for mountaineers and hikers seeking...
5.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Reither Spitze
132 min walk • Reither Spitze is an awe-inspiring peak located in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Rising to an elevation of 2,374 meters, this mountain is a popular destination for climbers and hikers seeking the thrill of conquering its slopes and the reward of breathtaking views.
4.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Seefelder Spitze, Seefeld in Tirol
116 min walk • The Seefelder Spitze is a mountain east of Seefeld in Tirol in the Karwendel Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is 2,221 metres high and there is a summit cross at the top.
5.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Erlspitze
136 min walk • The Erlspitze, at 2,405 m, is the highest mountain of the range to which it gives its name in the southeastern corner of the Karwendel Alps.
5.1 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Wörner
130 min walk • The Wörner is a 2,476 m high mountain in the Karwendel on the border between Bavaria and Tyrol. It is part of the Northern Karwendel Chain that initially runs northwards to the Wörner and then swings east. The northwest ridge of the Wörner is very striking and easy to make out from many other peaks in the region.
4.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Schlossberg Castle
119 min walk • Schlossberg Castle is a ruined toll castle in the municipality of Seefeld in Tirol in the district of Innsbruck Land in the Austrian state of Tyrol.
2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Große Arnspitze
51 min walk • The Große Arnspitze is the highest peak in the Arnspitze Group in the Wettersteingebirge mountains. It is located west of Scharnitz in Austria. The border between Germany and Austria runs over its summit.