Leave the train station onto the main road and turn left. At the first opportunity, cross the railway line and follow the signs to Pürzelgrat to the left into the forest.

The next section continues upwards to the summit, following the ridge. The path is sometimes steep, sometimes very steep. Occasionally, there are small ledges that offer a few meters of rest on flat terrain.
On the final ledge at the Brunnsteinkopf, there are two options: the old markings lead directly up a steep and rugged step to the Brunnsteinspitze, while the newer markings take a much easier route to the Tiroler Hütte, from which the summit is easily reached.

After a long and scenic rest on the Brunnstein or Rotwandlspitze peaks, the trail continues in serpentines past the (closed) Tiroler Hütte (Tiroler Hut) to the saddle at Kirchlspitz. There, climbers from the Mittenwalder Höhenweg (via ferrata trail) join the group, who continue the descent. A descent of approximately 500 meters in elevation over partly scree-covered terrain awaits, until the trail finally levels out and the slope to the Brunnsteinhütte is crossed.

The trail continues downhill through the forest, and near the valley, you have the option of returning to Scharnitz or continuing on to Mittenwald. In the latter case, the route continues straight to the valley floor. From there, you can already see the houses of Mittenwald. After passing under the main road, you cross the Isar River and, depending on your mood, reach the well-signposted train station via the center of Mittenwald.