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Zugspitze Tour - Including accommodation before and after

Name: Zugspitze Tour - Including accommodation before and after
Brand: Bookatrekking
Price: 445.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1611 reviews)

Duration: 5 days

Trails: T3 trails

Distance: 10 - 15 km per day

Ascent per day: More than 1000 m ascent per day

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> 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

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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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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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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.

At the summit, 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).

Knorrhütte

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Knorrhütte - Ehrwald - Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Duration: 05:20 h

Distance: 12.5 km

Ascent: 140 m

Descent: 1180 m

Today you will wake up in the Knorrhütte and after a good breakfast your trek towards the Austrian border will begin. You start quietly on a path without too many altitude differences and slowly you will pass through the same stony landscape of yesterday. After more than 2 kilometers (1,3 miles), you arrive at the border where you can still find the old transition signs. Shortly after you take your first steps on Austrian soil, the path starts to descend sharply. You then continue downhill on a well-trodden path until you pass the cozy Hochfellner Alm. Take a short break here if necessary and enjoy an Austrian apple strudel. Not hungry yet, walk on to the Ehrwalder Alm which is 2 kilometers (1,3 miles) away. From here you can also take the cable car down and skip 2.5 kilometers (1,6 miles) and 380 altitude meters (1.246 ft). The end point for today's stage is in Ehrwald and from here you can be back in Garmisch-Partenkirchen within half an hour by public transport. Here your Zugspitze trek is over and you can proudly say that you stood on the highest point in Germany. Gut gemacht!

Biohotel Garmischer Hof (Garmisch-Partenkirchen)

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Departure

After breakfast, you can check out. This is the end of your adventure in Germany. We hope to see you again soon. Greetings!

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Included

Booking the huts

We will take care of arranging accommodation on the Zugspitze Tour for you. We will also provide you with a detailed itinerary for every stage and instructions on how to get to the trailhead.
Full travel guide

You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Zugspitze Tour. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.
Accommodation

During your Zugspitze Tour, you will spend your nights in mountain huts. In the mountain huts we normally only book dormitories, but we can look into private rooms on request. If the private rooms are fully booked or not available in the hut, we automatically book a bed in dormitories for you. Please note that private rooms are more expensive and there will be an additional charge for this.
Half-board in Huts

Accommodation at the huts includes dinner and breakfast. We will arrange this for you as well. This allows you to travel lighter and have one less thing to worry about. Bear in mind that lunch is not included, but it can be purchased at the huts. Here you can also buy an array of snacks and bottled water.
Accommodation before and after the tour

Accommodation before and after the trek is included. Breakfast is (if possible) part of your stay.
Navigation support

Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas, ferries, etc.
Lunch

Half-board is included in the price of this trek. Lunch, however, is not. You can get something to eat at the mountain huts along the way.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Personal expenses

Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.
Payment Knorrhütte

The Knorrhütte only accepts cash payments on site. Bookatrekking.com takes care of your reservation but you will need to complete the payment on arrival. The reservation includes your stay plus half board and costs approximately €70 per person. Make sure you bring enough cash.

FAQ

Is Hiking the Zugspitze for Me?
What Is the Best Season for Hiking the Zugspitze?
How Do I Get to the Start and End Points?
Travel to and from
Back to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
What if the dates I want are not available?
If I book now, can I immediately arrange the rest of my trip?
How do I know if this trek is right for me?

How to Book

Booking
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Zugspitze Tour - Including accommodation before and after

Itinerary

Arrival in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Biohotel Garmischer Hof (Garmisch-Partenkirchen)

Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Reintalangerhütte

Reintalangerhütte

Reintalangerhütte - Zugspitze - Knorrhütte

Knorrhütte

Knorrhütte - Ehrwald - Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Biohotel Garmischer Hof (Garmisch-Partenkirchen)

Departure

Included

Booking the huts

Full travel guide

Accommodation

Half-board in Huts

Accommodation before and after the tour

Navigation support

Excluded

Traveling to and from

Transfers

Lunch

Travel Insurance

Personal expenses

Payment Knorrhütte

FAQ

Is Hiking the Zugspitze for Me?

What Is the Best Season for Hiking the Zugspitze?

How Do I Get to the Start and End Points?

Travel to and from

Back to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

What if the dates I want are not available?

If I book now, can I immediately arrange the rest of my trip?

How do I know if this trek is right for me?

How to Book

Booking

Availability

Cancellation policy

Reviews

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