mountain pass
Hahntennjoch
One of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Tyrol, Austria · Europe
Karres works well as a base: 10 minutes from Imst, 29km from Ötztal Valley.
Karres is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 609, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Karres sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Karres to your route.
Karres is a municipality and a village in the district of Imst in Austria and is located 2.5 km east of Imst near the mouth of the Pitze River. The village was founded in the Middle Ages because of mining. It has 589 inhabitants.
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Karres is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2167 latitude, 10.7833 longitude.
Karres has a population of approximately 609 people, making it a town in Austria.
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