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Zugspitze Tour - Including accommodation before and after
Duration: 5 days
Trails: T3 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: More than 1000 m ascent per day
> Stand atop Germany's highest peak; the Zugspitze
> Walk from Germany to Austria in 3 days
> Perfect for a long weekend full of adventure
> Accommodation before and after the trek is included
No other 3-day hike offers as much versatility as the Zugspitze Tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. In addition to the German Alps, this multi-day hike leads you through the Austrian Alps and is completely centered around the Zugspitze. At an impressive 2,962 meters, this is the highest mountain in Germany. A peak that the true mountain hiker should therefore not miss.
Through the Partnach Gorge, the Reintal Valley and the sharp ridge you move yourself from hut to hut until you reach the summit. With good weather you can see 250 kilometers far and even see the Grossglockner in Austria. The huts where you spend the night are unique and will complete your trek. Pack your backpack, and will we see you at the top?
Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Today you will arrive in Germnay and be expected in a pleasant hotel. Your overnight stay includes breakfast.
Biohotel Garmischer Hof (Garmisch-Partenkirchen)
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2
Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Reintalangerhütte
Duration: 05:40 h
Distance: 14.2 km
Ascent: 680 m
Descent: 40 m
In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the Zugspitze Trail starts next to the famous ski ramp. From this point, you will walk steadily uphill on a wide path until you are left at the entrance to the Partnach Gorge after 1.8 kilometers (1,1 miles). This passage (for a fee) leads you between two gigantic rock formations with the Partnach river on your right and this forms one of the most beautiful highlights of the trail. After this, you walk further up via the Reintal valley, past the Bockhütte and an impressive waterfall. At the end of the day, you will arrive at the Reintalangerhütte. Here you can fully enjoy the surrounding scenery as the Partnach flows past.
Reintalangerhütte
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3
Reintalangerhütte - Zugspitze - Knorrhütte
Duration: 08:15 h
Distance: 11.5 km
Ascent: 1540 m
Descent: 860 m
Today is all about the highlight of this tour, climbing the Zugspitze. Before you can start the climb to the summit, you will first walk up steeply for 3.5 kilometers until you reach the Knorrhütte. Here you will also spend the night but for now you may leave some belongings there and continue your trek to the Zugspitze with a lighter day bag. From the Knorrhütte the steep climb continues in a stony landscape. After covering another 3 kilometers you are at the foot of the tough climb to the summit. Via steel cables you climb and clamber over the ridge. This provides panoramic views and in the distance you can see the Zugspitze slowly looming. However, the last section also provides an undeniable challenge. Some hikers like to carry via ferrata equipment or skip the section by taking the Zugspitzplatt cable car.
Once at the top you will find the Münchner Haus and the memorable golden cross; welcome to the highest point of Germany. When you have had enough of the magnificent views turn around and walk back to the Knorrhütte via the same challenging rock faces. Here it's time to celebrate your victory with a cold beer and the other hikers.
Please note: The Knorrhütte is a beautiful authentic Austrian mountain hut and therefore only accepts cash payments on arrival. Of course, Bookatrekking.com will take care of your reservation including half board but the cost is not included in the total package. Therefore, make sure you have enough cash with you to pay the hut (+/- €70 per person).
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