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Die Zugspitze, Deutschlands höchster Berg (2962 m), lockt jedes Jahr tausende Bergbegeisterte an. Gut informiert und vorbereitet seid ihr sicherer unterwegs.

Der höchste Berg Deutschlands

Die Zugspitze ist mit 2962 Metern der höchste Berg Deutschlands. Sie liegt südwestlich von Garmisch-Partenkirchen im Wettersteingebirge und über ihrem Gipfel verläuft die Grenze zwischen Deutschland und Österreich. Erstmals bestiegen wurde die Zugspitze im Jahr 1820 . Nicht immer sind die Besucher*innen richtig vorbereitet und manche verhalten sich falsch. Dies führt dazu, dass es immer wieder zu Notlagen und Unfällen mit schwierigen Bergrettungseinsätzen kommt.

Drei wichtige Aussagen:

Es ist zwar voll an der Zugspitze, aber nur an bestimmten Tagen , zu bestimmten Zeiten und an bestimmten Stellen!

Der Berg wird von zahlreichen Bergsteiger*innen stark unterschätzt !

Eine gründliche Tourenplanung senkt das Risiko!

Deshalb geben der Deutsche Alpenverein, die Bergwacht Bayern und der Verband der deutschen Berg- und Skiführer hier wichtige Informationen über die Hauptrouten und vorbeugende Sicherheitsmaßnahmen.

Karte: Routen auf die Zugspitze

Route A: Reintal

Route B: Ehrwalder Alm und Gatterl

Route C: Österreichisches Schneekar

Route D: Höllental

Route E: Jubiläumsgrat

Route A: Reintal

Der einfachste, aber weiteste Weg auf die Zugspitze ist der durch das Reintal. Rund 21 Kilometer und 2300 Höhenmeter sind zu überwinden. Bis auf den Schlussanstieg bietet es kaum technische Schwierigkeiten. Dennoch darf die Route nicht unterschätzt werden, da die Entfernung zum nächsten Ort sehr weit ist und man in großer Abgeschiedenheit unterwegs ist.

Tourenbeschreibung

Ausgangspunkt ist das Skistadion (730 m) von Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Nach der Partnachklamm führen Forststraßen und Karrenwege zur Bockhütte (1052 m). Danach steigt der einfache Bergweg bis zur Reintalangerhütte (1370 m) etwas an. Von der Hütte geht es durchs Brunntal steiler bergan zur Knorrhütte (2057 m). Von ihr gelangt man auf das weitläufige Zugspitzplatt. Bei der Station Sonn-Alpin (2576 m) steigt man in eine steile Schutt- und Schrofenflanke ein und gelangt über mittelschwere Bergwege - teils versichert - zum Zugspitzgipfel.

Besonderheiten:

Vorsicht bei Nebel auf dem Zugspitzplatt

Wer bei Sonn-Alpin erschöpft ist, sollte die Bahn zum Gipfel nehmen

Achtung vor Schneefeldern in der Gipfelflanke

Route B: Ehrwalder Alm und Gatterl

Von Ehrwald führt die Gatterlroute auf das Zugspitzplatt zur Knorrhütte und von dort gemeinsam mit der Reintalroute zum Gipfel. Von der Talstation der Ehrwalder Almbahn (1108 m) flach aufwärts durch das Skigebiet zur Ehrwalder Alm (1502 m), Pestkapelle (1617 m) und Hochfeldernalm (1732 m). Oben angekommen hat man 14 Kilometer und 2100 Höhenmeter in den Beinen.

Weiter auf dem Max-Klotz-Steig zum Joch „Am Brand“ (2120 m) und leicht fallend zum Feldernjöchl (2041 m). Nun steil ansteigend auf versichertem Steig zum „Gatterl“ (2024 m). Über den ebenen „Plattsteig“ zur Knorrhütte. Von dort über das Zugspitzplatt zu Sonnalpin (2576 m) und auf versichertem Steig auf den Zugspitzgipfel.

Achtung vor Schneefeldern im Bereich „Gatterl“ und der Gipfelflanke

Verkürzbar mit der Ehrwalder Almbahn

Route C: Österreichisches Schneekar und Stopselzieher

Der kürzeste Aufstieg zum Gipfel führt vom Eibsee (950 m) oder Obermoos (1228 m) über das Österreichische Schneekar. Über beide Wege steigt man zunächst steil zur Wiener-Neustädter-Hütte (2209 m) hinauf und durchquert anschließend das Österreichische Schneekar. Je nach Startpunkt braucht man Kondition für acht Kilometer und 2015 Höhenmeter bzw. fünf Kilometer und 1735 Höhenmeter .

Am Ende des Schneekars beginnt ein einfacher Klettersteig, der durch die gesamte Nordwestflanke verläuft. Am Anfang wird der „Stopselzieher“, eine natürliche Auswaschungshöhle, durchstiegen. Danach geht es zum Südwestgrat hinauf und über ihn zum höchsten Punkt.

Steinschlaggefahr im „Stopselzieher“ durch Vorausgehende

In der Gipfelwand lange Altschnee

Anstieg mit wenig Sonneneinstrahlung

Route D: Höllental

Der Anstieg über das Höllental ist mit neun Kilometern und 2200 Höhenmetern der beliebteste und abwechslungsreichste Anstieg auf die Zugspitze. In Hammersbach (758 m) beginnt der Anstieg. Der Weg durch die Höllentalklamm ( alpenverein-gapa.de ) ist spektakulär. Auf dem Stangensteig kann die Klamm auch umgangen werden.

Nach der Klamm trifft man auf die Höllentalangerhütte (1381 m), danach geht es über den Höllentalanger bis zum ersten Steilaufschwung an der „Leiter“. Oberhalb davon quert man das „Brett“ mit Stahlstiften in einer Felswand. Über den „Grünen Buckel“ erreicht man den Höllentalferner. Über den Sommer 2022 sind die Bedingungen am Gletscher aufgrund der warmen Temperaturen und der weiteren Ausaperung schwieriger geworden (viele steile Blankeis-Stellen sowie offene Gletscherspalten, die überquert werden müssen). Daher sollte eine komplette Gletscherausrüstung mitgeführt werden: Steigeisen, Eispickel, Seil und Rettungsmaterial (Eisschrauben, …). Schwierigkeiten kann die Randkluft bereiten, da sich das Eis durch Abschmelzung immer weiter vom Fels entfernt. Nach ihr führt ein mittelschwerer Klettersteig auf den Gipfel. Aktuelle Infos zur Route durch das Höllental gibt es auf der Seite des DAV München & Oberland .

Klettersteigset, Gurt und Helm sowie Gletscherausrüstung

Auf dem Gletscher Steigeisen anziehen

Abseits der Trasse am Gletscher Spaltensturzgefahr

Vorsicht vor Staus an der Randkluft! Frühzeitig aufbrechen

Route E: Jubiläumsgrat

Eine der bekanntesten und längsten Gratrouten der Ostalpen ist der Jubiläumsgrat . Die Route endet an der Grießkarscharte (2463 m). Von dort steigt man entweder über das Matheisenkar ins Höllental ab oder geht weiter zur Alpspitze (2628 m) und steigt über die Nordwandferrata zur Bergstation der Alpspitzbahn am Osterfelderkopf (2050 m) ab.

Die Tour ist kein Klettersteig, es müssen viele unversicherte Passagen im II. bis III. Schwierigkeitsgrad bewältigt werden.

Empfehlenswert ist der Start von der Zugspitze nach einer Nacht im Münchner Haus oder Auffahrt mit der ersten Seilbahn.

Die konditionellen Anforderungen sind aufgrund der Länge des Grates sehr hoch.

In der Mitte des Jubiläumsgrates, zwischen Mittlerer und Äußerer Höllentalspitze, befindet sich das Jubiläumsgrathütterl, eine unbewirtschaftete, rote Biwakschachtel, die nur in Notfällen zur Übernachtung benutzt werden darf.

Die Tour kann vorzeitig über den Brunntalgrat-Steig abgebrochen werden. Dieser führt nach der Inneren Höllentalspitze südwärts zur Knorrhütte (2052m) hinab. Er ist leicht zu verfehlen und anspruchsvoll (I - II).

Im Sommer oft hohes Gewitterrisiko.

Kein Wasser zwischen Zugspitze und Alpspitze.

So geht's über den Jubiläumsgrat:

Klassiker: jubiläumsgrat, ein grat zum jubeln.

Der Jubiläumsgrat zwischen Zugspitze und Alpspitze wird oft begangen - doch viele überschätzen sich. Infos zu den Anforderungen und Schlüsselstellen.

Tourenplanung

Eure Zugspitz-Tour ist gut geplant, wenn ihr diese Fragen mit „Ja“ beantworten könnt:

Der Routenverlauf ist mir klar und ich habe ihn mir eingeprägt.

Ich kenne die Schlüsselstellen und habe eine gute Taktik für diese.

Ich habe Alternativen, falls meine Vorstellung nicht der Realität entspricht.

Die aktuellen Verhältnisse und das Wetter erlauben diese Tour.

Die Gruppenhierarchie ist klar geregelt. Alle Gruppenmitglieder sind informiert, gesund und fit.

Ich habe Zeit für mehrere Pausen einkalkuliert.

Meine Rückkehr wird rechtzeitig sein, so dass Reservezeit vor Einbruch der Dunkelheit bleibt. Die Fahrzeiten der Seilbahnen sind mir bekannt.

Ich habe die passende Ausrüstung mit.

Ich habe Angehörige oder Hüttenwirtsleute informiert. (Sollten sich eure Pläne während der Tour ändern, müsst ihr sicherstel­len, dass die betreffende Person davon erfährt und keine unnötige Suchaktion auslöst.)

Flyer: Die Zugspitze - Sicher auf den höchsten Bergs Deutschlands

Die wichtigsten Informationen zu den Aufstiegen, Tipps zu Tourenplanung und Risikomanagement und zu Hütten, Sektionen, Bergführer*innen und Bergrettung sind im Flyer "Sicher auf die Zugspitze" zusammengefasst. Hinweis: Der Flyer ersetzt nicht die Mitnahme von Karte, Führer und weiterem Material.

Der Flyer kann gegen Einsendung eines frankierten und adressierten Rückumschlags im Format DIN 5 lang beim DAV (Deutscher Alpenverein, Anni-Albers-Straße 7, D-80807 München) bestellt werden.

Alpenvereinswetterbericht

alpenverein.de/DAV-Services/Bergwetter

Tel.: 0049/(0)89/29 50 70, tägliche Aktualisierung gegen 16.00 Uhr

Verhältnisse:  alpenvereinaktiv.com

Seilbahnen:  zugspitze.de  und  zugspitze.at

DAV AV-Karte BY 8 Wettersteingebirge, Zugspitze, 1:25.000

DAV Alpenvereinskarte Blatt 4/2 Wetterstein- und Mieminger Gebirge Mitte, 1 : 25 000

DAV Alpenvereinskarte 4/3 Wetterstein- und Mieminger Gebirge Ost 1 : 25 00

Wettersteingebirge, Stefan Beulke, Rother Verlag, 1996

Bayerns Berge, Georg Hohenester/Stefan Winter, Rother Verlag, 2009

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Zugspitze Mountain Tour – tickets, prices, timings, what to expect

Zugspitze is Germany’s highest peak and the tallest summit in the Wetterstein Mountains.

The Zugspitze, which rises to 2962 meters (9718 feet) above sea level and provides stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountain sceneries, is located in the Bavarian Alps close to the Austrian border.

This article covers everything you must know before booking tickets for the Zugspitze Mountain Tour.

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Ride the cable car up to the top from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where lifts from Austria and Germany meet. 

Discover eateries, stores, and telescopes at the summit, and take in the breathtaking vistas of the Alps. 

Savor a midday meal while taking in the expansive vistas of the peaks before entering Austria. 

Enjoy a beer at Germany’s tallest beer garden without a passport. 

Finish the journey with a breathtaking cog-wheel train trip over the stunning Alps, capping off a day full of amazing encounters.

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You can purchase tickets to the Zugspitze Mountain Tour online or offline.

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than offline.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the ticket counters.

Because some tours sell limited tickets, they may sell out during peak days. Booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

Visit the Zugspitze Mountain Tour ticket booking page , select the number of tickets and date, and book right away.

Once you purchase the Zugspitze Tour tickets, they get delivered to your email address. 

There is no need to get printouts of the ticket. 

You can show the guide the e-ticket on your smartphone and join the tour.

Tickets to the Zugspitze Mountain Tour cost €100 per person. 

A minimum of two participants is required for this activity.

With this skip-the-line ticket to Germany’s highest peak, you’ll travel from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the comfort of an air-conditioned van and ascend the Zugspitze by cable car.

The ticket includes hotel pickup and drop-off but not the cable car ticket. You can get the cable car ride for €63.

The mid-day meal is not part of the ticket.

An English-speaking guide will conduct the tour. 

Ticket Price: €100

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The tour to Germany’s highest peak starts from Garmisch-Partenkirchen . 

The Obernbayernbus and the Flixbus make regular stops at the central station , making it simple to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 

You can go to the train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which has excellent access to the public transportation system.

The Zugspitze Mountain Tour starts at 9 am and takes around 6 to 8 hours.

The cable car to the peak operates from 8.30 am to 4.45 pm from September to June and from 8 am to 5.45 pm in July and August.

The ride in the cable car takes around 10 minutes, departing at least once every 30 minutes.

The final ascent is scheduled 30 minutes before the end of operation. 

The best time to visit Zugspitze Mountain will largely rely on your interests and the experiences you hope to have. 

Summer (June to August) brings clear skies and nice weather, perfect for outdoor pursuits like trekking and summit exploration. 

Alpine flora is in flower in the spring, which runs from April to May, and offers milder weather and fewer visitors. 

Vibrant foliage decorates the terrain in the fall (September to October), bringing calmness to the area. 

Zugspitze becomes a winter paradise throughout winter (November to March), ideal for skiing lovers and other winter sports.  

The attraction provides a captivating experience year-round, whether you’re seeking action or peace.

The Zugspitze Mountain Tour is a highly-rated tourist attraction. 

Check out two reviews we selected from Tripadvisor, which give you an idea of what to expect at this attraction.

Excellent climate, views, and friendly people

The views were amazing, excellent climate. Took many photos…The guide was excellent to coordinate and provide information.

Connector34539041631, TripAdvisor

Excellent tour and a memorable trip

Excellent tour, and the trip was very comfortable. The guide explained everything related to the place on the way. I very much advise this to anyone visiting Germany who don’t want to go through the hassle of changing trains. 

rathish n, TripAdvisor

Here are a few frequently asked questions about the tour of Zugspitze Mountain.

Visitors can purchase tickets for the Zugspitze Mountain Tour online and offline. We suggest you purchase your tickets online in advance for the best possible experience.

Purchased tickets to the Zugspitze Mountain Tour are solely valid for the specified date. In inclement weather, tickets cannot be refunded or rescheduled. For this reason, we advise confirming the weather prediction before purchasing tickets.

Yes! Bringing your dog on the tour is permitted. The cable car ascent and descent have a one-time fee of €6 per dog.

Unfortunately, the Grainau – Zugspitze cogwheel train line, as well as the cable cars, chairlifts, and surface lifts operated by Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG, do not provide free transportation for those with impairments.

The Zugspitze Mountain Tour does not permit the use of bicycles for transportation.

The Zugspitze Mountain Tour tickets are not transferable.

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Die Zugspitztour - Eine wunderschöne Drei-Tages-Tour auf den höchsten Gipfel Deutschlands - ohne Klettersteig und Co.

Wie kann ich diese Tour buchen

Viele verbinden mit dem Aufstieg auf die Zugspitze die Begriffe Gletscher, Klettersteig, Unmöglich.

Dabei gibt es eine vergleichsweise einfache, aber dennoch landschaftlich wie alpinistisch sehr reizvolle Variante, den höchsten Gipfel Deutschlands zu Fuß zu erklimmen.

Die hier von mir vorgestellte "Zugspitztour" ist ein Tourentipp für all jene, die den höchsten Gipfel Deutschlands über seine "homöopathische Seite"  erleben wollen - eben ohne Klettersteige oder Gletscherquerungen.

Mit "Bergauf-Bergab" unterwegs auf dieser Tour: hier geht es  zur Mediathek des Bayerischen Rundfunks .

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Speziell während der Wochenenden in den bayrischen Sommerferien sind die Hütten rings um die Zugspitze sehr stark frequentiert. Wenn möglich planen sie ihre Tour unter der Woche - da ist es deutlich ruhiger und der Genussfaktor damit noch höher.

Einkehrmöglichkeiten

Sicherheitshinweise.

Speziell der Gipfelhang mit seinen Seilversicherungen erfordert am zweiten Tag die volle Aufmerksamkeit. Damit sie die Tour in all ihren Facetten genießen können, ist in ersten Linie eine solide Kondition erforderlich. Machen sie also ein paar kleinere (oder größere)  Bergtouren im Frühsommer, bevor sich sich an diese Königsetappe wagen.

Bis Mitte/Ende Juni kann noch viel Schnee im Gipfelhang liegen, der einen Aufstieg erschweren oder sogar unmöglich machen kann,. Informeren sie sich vorab bei den Hüttenwirten oder auf der Homepage von Reintalanger- oder Knorrhütte über die aktuellen Verhältnisse.

Wer am zweiten Tag mit der Bergbahn ins Tal abfahren möchte, bitte beachten: Die letzte Bergbahn fährt am Zugspitzgipfel bereits um 16:45 Uhr ins Tal. Wer die verpasst, muss oben bleiben! Bitte die Tour entsprechend planen bzw. einteilen.

Weitere Infos und Links

Informationen rund um die Zugspitztour sowie die aktuellen verhältnisse finden sie auch auf

www.zugspitztour.de sowie auf den Seiten www.reintalangerhuette.de und www.knorrhuette.de

Viel Vergnügen!

Wegbeschreibung

Durch die Partnachklamm und über das Reintal führt uns der Weg am ersten Tag auf die Reintalangerhütte, unser Quartier für die erste Nacht. Am zweiten Tag steigen wir über die Knorrhütte zunächst auf nach Sonnalpin, bevor wir uns den Gipfelhang mit seinen seilversicherten Passagen "zur Brust nehmen". Trunken ob der phantastischen Aussicht und gut gestärkt von einer Brotzeit am Münchner Haus steigen wir wieder ab zur Knorrhütte und beziehen dort unser wohlverdientes Quartier für die zweite Nacht - hier wird einfach mehr Platz und Komfort geboten als am Gipfel.

Am dritten Tag geht es über das "Gatterl" hinüber nach Tirol und dann stetig abwärts hinunter nach Ehrwald. Bus und Bahn bringen und wieder an jeden beliebigen Ausgangsort zurück und lassen uns  die Tour in tiefen Träumen Revue passieren.

Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel

mit Bahn und Bus erreichbar

Von München aus fährt stündlich ein Zug zum Garmischer Bahnhof. Besonders günstig für Anreisende aus dem S-Bahn-Netz München ist hier das Regio-Ticket-Werdenfels, da hier bereits der Fahrpreis für die S-Bahnnen zum Hauptbahnhof München enthalten ist.

Ansonsten dass bewährte Bayern-Ticket wählen - der Werdenfelsexpress bringt euch in 82 Minuten nach GAP.

Vom Bahnhof GAP den Orstbus 1 oder 2 Richtung "Klinikum" nehmen und an der Haltestelle "Skistadion" aussteigen.

Koordinaten

Buchempfehlungen des autors.

• Rother Gebietsführer "Wetterstein mit Mieminger Kette" • "Die 'Münchner' Berghütten"; Eigenverlag Sektionen München und Oberland • Kostenloses Faltblatt "Bergerlebnis Wetterstein", zum download unter davplus.de • Kostenloses Faltblatt "Zugspitztour"; zum download unter davplus.de/zugspitztour • Kostenloses Faltblatt "Sicher auf den höchsten Berg Deutschlands"; zum download unter davplus.de

Kartenempfehlungen des Autors

Alpenvereinskarte BY 8 "Wettersteingebirge, Zugspitze",

Buchtipps für die Region

Kartentipps für die region.

Die "Zugspitztour" führt uns auf eine Höhenlage von knapp 3.000 Meter - dementsprechend ist auf eine geeignete Ausrüstung zu achten (Wärme- und Nässeschutz; gutes, festes Schuhwerk) und die Wetterentwicklung gut im Auge zu behalten.

Eine Klettersteigausrüstung oder dergleichen ist für diese Tour nicht erforderlich.

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The Zugspitze tour - A wonderful three-day tour to the highest peak in Germany - without via ferrata and co.

Wie kann ich diese Tour buchen

Many people associate the ascent of the Zugspitze with the terms glacier, via ferrata and impossible.

However, there is a comparatively easy, yet scenically and alpinistically very attractive way to climb Germany's highest peak on foot.

The "Zugspitze tour" I present here is a tour tip for all those who want to experience the "homeopathic side" of Germany's highest peak - without via ferratas or glacier crossings.

Travelling with "Bergauf-Bergab" on this tour: click here to go to the Bavarian Broadcasting media library .

Author’s recommendation

Especially during the weekends in the Bavarian summer holidays, the huts around the Zugspitze are very busy. If possible, plan your tour during the week - it's much quieter then and the enjoyment factor is even higher.

Track types

Safety information.

The summit slope in particular, with its rope safety features, requires your full attention on the second day. In order to enjoy the tour in all its facets, you need to be in good physical condition first and foremost. So do a few smaller (or larger) mountain tours in early summer before attempting this royal stage.

Until the middle/end of June there can still be a lot of snow on the summit slope, which can make an ascent difficult or even impossible. Find out about the current conditions in advance from the hut hosts or on the Reintalanger or Knorrhütte websites.

If you would like to take the mountain railway down to the valley on the second day, please note: The last cable car at the Zugspitz summit leaves for the valley at 16:45. If you miss it, you have to stay up there! Please plan and organise your tour accordingly.

Tips and hints

Information about the Zugspitze tour and the current conditions can also be found at

www.zugspitztour.de and on the pages www.reintalangerhuette.de and www.knorrhuette.de

Destination

Turn-by-turn directions.

On the first day, the route leads us through the Partnachklamm gorge and across the Reintal valley to the Reintalangerhütte, our accommodation for the first night. On the second day, we climb up to Sonnalpin via the Knorrhütte before tackling the summit slope with its rope-secured passages. Drunk on the fantastic view and well fortified by a snack at the Münchner Haus, we descend again to the Knorrhütte and take up our well-earned accommodation there for the second night - there is simply more space and comfort here than at the summit.

On the third day, we cross over the "Gatterl" into Tyrol and then descend steadily to Ehrwald. Bus and train take us back to any starting point and let us reminisce about the tour in deep dreams.

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

There is an hourly train from Munich to Garmisch station. The Regio-Ticket-Werdenfels is particularly good value for those travelling from the Munich S-Bahn network, as it already includes the fare for the S-Bahn to Munich main station.

Otherwise, choose the tried and tested Bayern-Ticket - the Werdenfelsexpress will take you to GAP in 82 minutes.

From GAP station, take the local bus 1 or 2 in the direction of "Klinikum" and get off at the "Skistadion" stop.

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Book recommendation by the author.

- Rother area guide "Wetterstein mit Mieminger Kette" - "Die 'Münchner' Berghütten"; published by Sektionen München und Oberland - Free leaflet "Bergerlebnis Wetterstein", for download at davplus.de - Free leaflet "Zugspitztour"; for download at davplus.de/zugspitztour - Free leaflet "Sicher auf den höchsten Berg Deutschlands"; for download at davplus.de

Author’s map recommendations

Alpine Club map BY 8 "Wettersteingebirge, Zugspitze",

Book recommendations for this region:

Recommended maps for this region:.

The "Zugspitze Tour" takes us to an altitude of just under 3,000 metres - so make sure you have suitable equipment (thermal and moisture protection; good, sturdy footwear) and keep a close eye on the weather.

Via ferrata equipment or similar is not required for this tour.

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HIGH ABOVE THE CLOUDS

The zugspitze near garmisch-partenkirchen, adventures at the highest point of germany.

At the highest point in Germany at almost 3,000 meters. High above the clouds and where freedom seems endless. If you take the Zugspitze cable car or the cog railroad to the Zugspitze, you can expect a breathtaking 360-degree panorama with around 400 peaks all around.

The round trip includes a stay on the Zugspitzplatt and an impressive ride on the glacier cable car. Germany's only glacier ski area is located on the Zugspitzplatt in winter. In summer, you can enjoy the glacier circular trail past the Maria Heimsuchung chapel to the so-called "Windloch" with its breathtaking view into the depths. At the top of the summit, modern gastronomy, changing exhibitions and a view of the via ferrata await. 

Take some time to take a deep breath. Far away from everyday life, your gaze wanders into the distance. Intoxicated by the fresh mountain air, enjoy the moment and realize that you won't forget this moment up here any time soon.

A MOUNTAIN FOR SUMMITEERS

The Zugspitze is a true Eldorado for mountain enthusiasts, adventure-seekers and connoisseurs. German and Austrian mountains join hands here in the Northern Limestone Alps. The impressive glaciers "Südlicher Schneeferner", "Nördlicher Schneeferner" and "Höllentalferner" are in the immediate surrounding area.

According to history books, the Zugspitze was first climbed on August 27, 1820. Lieutenant Josef Naus, his measuring assistant Maier and mountain guide Johann Georg Tauschl ventured to the summit on behalf of the "Königlich Bairischen Topographischen Bureaus". The famous golden summit cross was erected in 1851 on the initiative of priest Christoph Ott and has been enthroned high above the Wetterstein mountains ever since.

Would you have known? Germany's highest mountain got its name from the "trajectories" of the snow avalanches that regularly fell down the steep north faces and from the summit.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE ZUGSPITZE

• Germany's only glacier ski area
• Germany's highest church, in the immediate surrounding of the glacier at almost 3,000 meters above sea level, consecrated in 1981 by J. Cardinal Ratzinger
• Panoramic views of around 400 peaks in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy
• Three cable cars lead to the summit.
• The third cable car opened in 2017. A total of three technical world records were set.

CLIMBING THE ZUGSPITZE

Would you like to climb the highest mountain in Germany? Stand next to the summit cross and feel the incredible feeling of having made it? Rewarded by unforgettable views? No matter whether you are an experienced mountaineer with climbing experience or a solid hiker - many paths lead to the Zugspitze.

Whether it's the easier option through the Reintal valley or the challenging tour via the Höllental valley - find your individual Zugspitze route in the GaPa tour planner . 

By the way: The best time to climb the Zugspitze is from mid-June to mid-September. The risk of avalanches is lowest at this time.

TO THE TOP WITH THE ZUGSPITZBAHN

You don't have to be a hiking enthusiast to reach the Zugspitze. The comfortable journey to lofty heights begins at the Zugspitze station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Who would have thought it: on the ride with the Zugspitze cable car, you pass the world's highest steel construction support at 127 meters and at the same time cover the world's greatest total height difference of 1,945 meters.

You can find all the information about tickets, prices and travel times here.

STAY OVERNIGHT ON GERMANY'S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN

The sky above you, the mountains all around. In the morning, let your gaze wander into the distance. Breathe in the fresh mountain air after spending the night just a few meters from the summit cross. Does that sound like something you really want to experience? Then the Münchner Haus - Germany's highest mountain hut - is the right place for you!

Have you always dreamed of spending the night in an ice hotel? Then you should definitely visit the Igloo Village Zugspitze during the winter season!

SAY "YES" AT AN ALTITUDE OF 2,962 METERS

Vow eternal love and go through life as a couple from now on. A marriage vow requires an unforgettable setting. The Zugspitze is a very special place to say "I will". At an altitude of 3,000 meters, with a breathtaking mountain panorama in the background. Let the staff at the registry office in Garmisch-Patenkirchen advise you - for an unforgettable start to your married life.

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Trekking type, hiking zugspitze: hut-to-hut trek to germany’s highest summit, by manon weusthof.

Surely everyone has heard of Germany's highest mountain the Zugspitze. At 2,962 meters (9.717 ft), this impressive peak rises far above sea level and few other peaks match the panoramic views of the Zugspitze. Weather permitting, at the top of your Zugspitze hike, you can see not only the Eibsee but also the Feldberg in the Black Forest, the Watzmann and the imposing Grossglockner; Austria's highest mountain. Quickly grab your hiking boots and find your way to Germany's highest point! Auf geht's!

The Zugspitze Tour, also called the Zugspitztour by the Germans, is a unique tour with the ultimate goal of climbing and hiking the Zugspitze. The mountain range is equipped with enough cable cars to reach the top in one day, but only a hut-to-hut tour makes the experience a real triumph. In just 3 days, you can climb the Zugspitze while spending the night at cozy mountain huts and crossing the German-Austrian border at over 2,000 meters (6.561 ft) altitude. During the hut tour, enjoy the famous Partnach Gorge, waterfalls and streams in the Rein Valley and challenging steep rock sections. Will we see each other at the top?

What and Where Is the Zugspitze?

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The Zugspitze Tour is a 3-day hike that takes you to Germany's highest point in 38 kilometers (23,6 miles). The Wetterstein mountain range, to which the Zugspitze belongs, is largely part of the German Alps, but part of the mountain range can be found in Austria. You can therefore start the linear route from both countries. At Bookatrekking.com, we have chosen to start in Germany so that the level of difficulty can be built up slowly. Whereas the first day starts relatively easy, it will get considerably steeper on days 2 and 3. In total, you will overcome 4,440 altitude meters (14.566 ft) during the Zugspitze.

The route starts in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A place you might know from its annual ski jumping competition on New Year's Day or as a well-known winter sports village. From here, you can climb the Zugspitze via 4 different hiking routes. The most common route leads up through the beautiful Reintal valley but the Höllental is very popular among experienced adventurers. During this tour, a spirited 3-kilometer (1,9 miles) via ferrata leads up the mountain walls for the optimal mountain goat experience.

Zugspitze Tour

Zugspitze Tour - Including accommodation before and after

Did you know that we can book all huts and refuges for the Zugspitze Tour for you? Check out all our options here .

No use is made of this cable car during the 3-day Zugspitze Tour, but the Zugspitzbahn is a unique piece of infrastructure that commands some admiration. After three years of planning, testing and construction, the cable car went into operation in 2017. In just 8 minutes and 47 seconds, the glass cabin takes 120 passengers from the Eibsee to the top of the Zugspitze. However, this is not what makes the lift so special. In the mere 10 minutes you spend on the ride in the cable car, you witness the three world records it holds to its name.

The Zugspitzbahn traverses a record-breaking 1,945 altitude meters (6.381 ft), and that while it also has the world's longest free span (3,213 meters/10.541 ft). This means that while the Zugspitzbahn climbs more meters/feet than any other cable car, the cable is unsupported by poles for more than 3 kilometers (1,9 miles) during this trip. In addition, the small number of poles you do encounter are immediately the highest lift poles in the world (127 meters/416 ft). In short, a unique piece of engineering that is definitely worth admiring when you are on top of the Zugspitze.

A mountain climb sounds complicated but is the Zugspitze Tour therefore only for experienced mountain hikers or can less experienced hikers also get to the summit. In short, is the route for you? The Zugspitze hut-to-hut tour is a great trek where you will find many different experiences in 3 short days. The trails are generally easy to navigate and passable, but the hike requires some preparation and the right mindset. Indeed, you will find the challenge during the second day, when you actually climb the Zugspitze. Here you balance over the ridge and, with the help of steel cables, you will walk along deep precipices. Because of this, your step should be sure-footed and fear of heights is out of the question.

In short, if you are up for a challenge and do not shy away from steep stony passages and a hike over the ridge, then the Zugspitze Tour could be the perfect option. For a long weekend away or a week in the versatile area, you should not skip the Zugspitze ascent when you reach this southern tip of Germany.

Not sure yet or want to discuss your plans for the Zugspitze Tour with one of our trekking experts? Get in touch today and turn your dreams into memories!

Whether you walk a hut-to-hut trek in Austria, Italy or Germany, the season generally falls within the same months. Between mid/late June and mid-September, the trails are mostly snow-free and you can reach the huts well. Because the Zugspitze is of course a peak and therefore high up, snow can be found here for longer. This snow can prevent the trek over the ridge and, as a result, we keep the end of June as the start of the hiking period. This altitude and snow also mean that temperatures can also be lower but this is not a problem with the right equipment.You see, preparation is essential for a hut hike.

Furthermore, southern Germany generally has warm summers with pleasant temperatures at altitude and plenty of sunshine. However, the Alps are unpredictable and the weather can easily change. If one day you can fully enjoy the bright sunshine, the next day it can rain liters. Fortunately, rain often comes in the afternoon, so if you start your stage early, you may be able to avoid the rain.

The Zugspitztour is a well-known phenomenon in Germany, and because of this, there are many different maps and guidebooks available to help you navigate. To help you even further on your way, we have provided a map below showing the full 3-day route, and all the stages involved.

In Germany, they realized early on that there were many opportunities in the mountains. To take full advantage of these, the Deutscher Alpenverein (DAV) was formed in 1869 and merged with the Österreichischer Alpenverein (ÖAV) in 1873. The result was the DÖAV. After years of cooperation and some changes, the two associations split again permanently after World War II. Good relations remained, however, and to this day the DAV and the ÖAV work closely together. They are constantly concerned with the well-being of the mountain trails, the surrounding nature and the maintenance of their affiliated mountain huts.

During your 3-day Zugspitze ascent, you will stay in two different mountain huts that are both affiliated with the DAV. These huts are cozy and simple but offer a special and unique mountain hut culture. Together with other hikers, you can enjoy a piece of German history, good food and the always helpful hut staff. In the evening, you'll leave on time for your dormitory, where you'll snuggle up warm in your sleeping bag liner. The next day, you get up early to start the next stage on time. Of course, you will first enjoy breakfast and the beautiful surroundings in which the huts are located.

In case you have done a hut tour in Germany, or perhaps Austria, before, you will have a good idea of what to expect from Bavarian huts. Compared to Austrian mountain huts, however, you will also find small differences. For one, in Germany it is common for hikers to take their own rubbish back down into the valley, for which they have to bring their own bag. To help you prepare for your stay in a German mountain hut, we have compiled a packing list later in this blog. That way you can be sure you won't forget anything essential.

The hut tour to the Zugspitze is a unique route that starts in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany but then crosses the border into Austria, where its ends in Ehrwald. While the summit of Germany's highest mountain is easily reached by cable car, there is of course nothing better than climbing the peak independently. To help you prepare, we've worked out the 3-day trek by day for you so you know exactly what to expect.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Reintalangerhütte

Reintalangerhütte.

Reintalangerhütte - Zugspitze - Knorrhütte

Knorrhütte - Ehrwald

At Bookatrekking.com, we not only book your huts, we also send you on your way with a comprehensive hiking guide with the most important information for your Zugspitze Tour, including interactive Komoot maps. Browse all our options here and turn your dreams into reality.

The Zugspitze is right on the German-Austrian border and because it is a linear route, you start and end in a different country. However, this does not make traveling on and off more difficult. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where you find the starting point, is easy to travel to from Munich but Innsbruck is also nearby.

Car One of the easiest ways to travel to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is by car. Munich is the closest major city in Germany and within an hour and a half you will travel from here to the starting point. In short, if you are coming from the north, this is a good starting point to stick to. If you are coming from a more southern point, stick to Innsbruck. From here it's just under an hour to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Public transportation In addition to the car, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is also very easy to reach by public transportation, especially from Munich. In the fastest case, you can be next to the starting point within 1 hour and 22 minutes. If you travel via Innsbruck, it will take you on average just under 2 hours to arrive at your destination.

Plane Geographically, Innsbruck is closer to Garmisch-Partenkirchen but both the frequency of air travel and the surrounding infrastructure make Munich airport the practical choice. From the airport you can get to the main train station by public transportation within 3 quarters of an hour. From here you can travel further to your starting point by direct train within 1.5 hours.

The Zugspitze hut-to-hut tour ends in Ehrwald. Here you will find a small train station and within half an hour you will be back in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

An emergency occurs when a human life (yours or someone else's) is in danger and there is nothing you can do to resolve the matter. You should call for help if there has been an accident, if someone is stuck, if you are lost or in trouble and can't go any further because of the time of day or weather conditions, or if you are stuck because of technical climbing challenges beyond your capabilities.

The most important thing to do in an emergency situation is to stay calm and survey the situation. Do not panic or take useless risks if those in need are difficult to reach. In case of an emergency, call the rescue services first and foremost. When you do so, be sure to communicate the location, number of victims and type of injuries. Then protect the victim from cold and other environmental threats and provide first aid, if you can.

• General emergency number: 112
• Police: 110

Know your limits

Hiking the Zugspitze Tour is the perfect outlet to escape from daily life. It is an endurance sport along with a beautiful nature experience with a positive effect on body and mind —as long as one is in good shape and has a realistic picture of one's possibilities and limits—. Never overestimate yourself or underestimate the route. Don't overdo it! Always choose the slower variant and take more time for your plans. Hiking under time pressure is not fun and at too fast a pace it can be dangerous. Be wise!

Plan carefully

Good planning is half the work! Hiking maps, literature, the Internet and expert advice are invaluable when planning the route in the Zugspitze Tour and enable you to determine the length, altitude difference, difficulty and conditions of the hike. When planning group treks, the itinerary should always be planned for the weakest member of the group! The weather in the mountains can change incredibly quickly and rain, wind and cold all increase the risk factor. For this reason, always check the weather forecast beforehand and contact our trekking experts to find your way around before you start.

Be fully equipped

Equipment is everything. In the most extreme case, it makes the difference between life and death, and in any case, it definitely makes the difference between having fun and having a bad time. Food and water, sunscreen and waterproof and warm clothes must always be in your backpack, as well as a first aid kit and a mobile phone with a full battery (in case there is an emergency). However, packing light makes walking easier, so don't take too much extra luggage with you. Your equipment should always be suitable for the terrain you'll be hiking on in the Zugspitze Tour.

Wear suitable footwear

Good walking shoes protect your feet and provide a better fit. Shoes with a good fit, with non-slip soles, water-resistant and lightweight are a must for additional walking pleasure during the Zugspitze Tour. Trail running shoes are great for a weekend in the mountains, but on longer hikes or more technical trails, you'll want at least A/B hiking boots. That means it is recommended wearing high mountain shoes that are water-repellent with extra ankle support to prevent sprains.

Stay on marked trails

Zugspitze Tour has endless marked hiking trails, which are controlled and maintained and should not be deviated from. It may be tempting, but it's not a good idea to take shortcuts or alternative routes through unmarked terrain. It increases the risk of disorientation and you're more likely to get lost and have accidents or fall in the mountains. Even steep slopes of packed old snow are often underestimated and dangerous. Are you in doubt? Better don't do it. For easy navigation we work with our trusted partner Komoot, whose interactive maps, also available offline, provide you with the necessary digital means to get from A to B. As a backup, make sure to bring a hiking guide or a paper map with you. FYI, 75% of stumbles occur due to carelessness on marked paths or roads, not in open terrain!

Take regular breaks

Remember you're on a hiking holiday. Timely and regular breaks not only provide welcome relaxation but also make it possible to enjoy the Zugspitze Tour. The body needs a regular food and drink intake to maintain performance and concentration. Our advice is that if you have little time, it's better to follow the short itinerary than to speed up the long one.

Stay reachable

If you are hiking solo or in small groups it is advisable to inform people back home about your plans, what route you are taking and when you plan to return. Even small incidents can lead to unpleasant emergencies so make sure you are available at all times. Bring a charged phone containing at least the phone numbers of immediate family members, your accommodations en route and the emergency phone numbers operating in the Zugspitze Tour.

Respect nature

Leave no rubbish behind, prevent noise, stay on the marked trails, do not disturb wildlife or grazing animals, and respect protected areas.

A hut tour through Germany really doesn't have to be expensive. Huts are usually simple, but offer everything you need to recharge your mental and physical batteries for the next hiking day(s). For the 3-day Zugspitztour you can count on about 80 EUR per hiking day. This includes route description, navigation aid, your accommodation in a mountain hut and half-board. For hut tours in general, we then recommend taking 40 to 60 EUR pocket money with you. This is for lunch and your drinks. Most of our pocket money usually goes to that ice cold beer in the next hut!

At Bookatrekking.com you can book the self-guided Zugspitze Tour and many other treks. We take care of all the details for you, including arranging accommodations and providing you with relevant information well in advance of your trek. Find our offers here . Our easy-to-use platform allows you to browse and compare different trekking options and find the perfect fit for your interests, abilities, and budget.

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The Zugspitze and Upper Bavaria

An uplifting day on the zugspitze and in the bavarian alps.

We go to the Top of Germany on this tour via a modern cable car up to the top of the Zugspitze mountain. At just shy of 3,00o meters (9,700 ft), the views from the summit are spectacular – one can see all the way to Italy on a fine day. On the visitors platform there are lookout platforms facing every direction. Up top there are a few restaurants, including Germany’s highest Biergarten, a museum, a weather station and you can even cross the border at the top, as part of the Zugspitze is in Austria. We can also visit the bowl, which is a ski area in winter. Although there are three ways to get up & down the mountain, we now almost exclusively use the record-setting new cable car from the Eibsee.

We have several nice options for the rest of the day, including spending time at the Eibsee (Lake Eib), visiting the resort town Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Linderhof Palace, Oberammergau, or even riding an alpine coaster or a short hike through a dramatic gorge.

Garmisch is a fantastic Pure Bavarian village and the host site of one of the four original alpine ski races. It is a lovely stroll down the main car-free street amongst the wonderfully painted buildings. Oberammergau is another lovely town known for the Passion Play and wood carvings. Linderhof Palace is extravagant and secluded, and a true highlight. It is where King Ludwig II spent most of his time. The enchanting gardens are a delight.

If you are nature lovers, we can spend some time at the Eibsee or walk the loggers’ trail through the exciting Partnach Gorge. Another action activity is riding an alpine coaster, which is basically your own private sled on rails (or on a track). This is a great family activity. 

Tour Highlights

• Trip up to the Zugspitze via modern cable car (the historic cog-wheeled train is a slower option)
• Spectacular panoramic views over the top of the Alps.
• “Cross the Border” between Germany and Austria on top of the mountain
• Visit the bowl, get in the snow and maybe even sled a bit
• Background information on the Alps and Bavaria
• Plenty of time for lunch and some shopping

Tour Details

• Door-to-door transportation to and from your hotel or designated place
• Start time is usually 8:30 or 9:00 and we arrive back in Munich around 6 or 6:30 pm
• Experienced, knowledgeable and friendly driver/guide
• Simple and transparent pricing with no hidden costs

Tour Options

• The fabulous Linderhof Castle, the home of King Ludwig II of Bavaria
• A stop in the center of the resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen
• A visit to Oberammergau, the Passion Play Village
• Extended lovely alpine drive passing villages and mountain lakes

For families and active travelers:

• Walk through the dramatic Partnach Gorge.
• Ride an exciting alpine coaster – we have three options for this!
• Open Air Farmhouse Museum in Glenleiten

The Zugspitze can be part of a multi-day tour, for example:

• Two-day trip Neuschwanstein + The Zugspitze

Tour Pricing

• The prices for our private tours are group prices, i.e. one price for the entire group.
• Our listed prices are for up to 6 travelers. We are able to accomodate a 7th person for an extra fee.
• Please contact us for a price for 8 or more travelers.
• Entrance fees are extra (listed below)
• Single traveler discounts available

Tour Price:  EUR 890,-

• Additional charge for 7th person:  EUR 60,-
• Zugspitze Adults:  EUR 72,- / 12,-
• (Option) Linderhof Palace  EUR 10,00  (under 18 free)
• (Option) Partnachklamm incl. cable car:  EUR 11,- / 7,-
• (Option) Alpine coaster: EUR 14,50 (long ride, adult), 11,- (6-15)

All our tours can be customized to suit your needs and interests. Use the button below to get more information.

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Tickets for Zugspitze

Complete overview of winter rates

You can find all tariffs, discounts and the prices of the cogwheel train in the valley section in the overview. You can download it here as a PDF document.

Pedestrian tickets

• The Ticket Zugspitze includes one ascent and one descent. The ticket can also be used for the Zugspitze Round Trip with the cogwheel train, the Gletscherbahn cable car and the Cable car Zugspitze.
• The 2 peak pass includes a Ticket Zugspitze and a Garmisch-Classic ticket. The day of purchase is the first day of validity. The second day can be chosen freely in the current winter season.
• The Gletscherbahn cable car can be used several times on the day of the visit.
• Family tariffs are valid for children from 6 to 18 years accompanied by at least one parent.
• One ascent and descent with the Cable car Zugspitze and/or the cogwheel train is included in the ski passes for Zugspitze.
• *) Twin-Ticket: valid for two days during the winter season in the Garmisch-Classic or Zugspitze area. The Twin-Ticket is available online at a reduced price until the day before the day of the visit (discount not available from December 24th, 2023 to January 7th, 2024 and from February 10th, 2024 to 18th, 2024).
• **) Valid in the ski areas Zugspitze and Garmisch-Classic, half a day on the day of purchase from 12:00 p.m., remaining days freely selectable within the winter season.
• °) For students and trainees – proof required.

Top Snow Card

With the Top Snow Card, winter sports enthusiasts have the opportunity to choose which ski area they want to visit, depending on the weather situation, snow conditions and their mood. A total of 89 lifts and numerous downhill runs are available on 215 kilometres of slopes.

The following areas and lifts are included in the ticket:

Zugspitze ski area ,  Garmisch-Classic ski area , Eckbauerbahn cable car, Ehrwalder Almbahn cable car, Tyrolean Zugspitze cable car, Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen mountain railways, Langes Lermoos and Biberwier mountain railways, Berwang/Bichlbach mountain railways, Karlift Heiterwang, Mittenwald region

• All days are consecutive, with the exception of "4 out of 6 days" and "5 out of 10 days".

Prices summer 2024

Zugspitze tickets in summer.

• The 2 peak pass includes a Ticket Zugspitze and a Garmisch-Classic ticket or  a Ticket Zugspitze and a Wank ticket. The day of purchase is the first day of validity. The second day can be chosen freely in the current summer season.
• The one-way ascent or descent can be made either with the cogwheel train or the Cable car Zugspitze. One single ride on the Gletscherbahn cable car is included in the ticket.
• Discount for disabled persons with a degree of disability from 60 % and more or „G“. Same discount for registered accompanying persons. Only upon presentation of the disability card

ZugspitzCard and ClassicCard

Guests who stay in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen region for several days can take advantage of numerous attractive offers free of charge or at reduced rates with the ClassicCard and ZugspitzCard.

Important information

Please note:

• Children under 6 travel free when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children from 6 to 15 years pay the children’s rate, youths from 16 to 18 years pay the youth rate. Family tickets or the “child in the family” rate: valid for families (children aged 6 to 18 accompanied by at least one parent). ID required for reduced rates.
• You are welcome to take your dog with you on our trains. The one-off charge for the ascent and descent is 6 euros.
• No free transport for people with disabilities in accordance with § 228 SGB IX on the Grainau – Zugspitze cogwheel train line and with the cable cars, chairlifts and surface lifts of Bayerische Zugspitzbahn Bergbahn AG.
• No transport of bicycles.
• The tickets cannot be transferred.
• We would like to point out that when a mountain railway ticket is used, personal data (especially on the readers) is processed for control purposes and to prevent misuse of the ticket. The data will be deleted in accordance with the legal requirements. For more information on the processing of your personal data, please visit https://zugspitze.de/privacy-policy and have a look at the relevant notices on site.

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Zugspitze: Hike over the Gatterl – the route for beginners

On the Zugspitze lead a total of five paths. The hike over the Gatterl and via the Knorrhütte is long and sweaty, but comparatively easy. The Gatterl tour is conditionally strenuous, but does not necessarily require high-alpine experience. Endurance, sure-footedness, head for heights, good preparation and equipment are, however, also necessary on this hike. Thanks to two mountain railroads, even less experienced hikers can venture the Gatterl tour to the Zugspitze. By the way, here you will find all hiking tours that lead to the Zugspitze.

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Video: Hike over the Gatterl to the Zugspitze

Starting the hike at the Ehrwalder Alm

We’re leaving from Munich at dawn. Our destination is Ehrwald in Tyrol . We shorten the hike up to the Zugspize a bit by taking the cable car Ehrwalder Almbahn. We’re planning to bivouac at the peak of the Zugspitze tonight, so we’re not only carrying our supplies for the day but also a sleeping bag, camping mat and thick clothes.

The Ehrwalder Almbahn takes us and our heavy backpacks to 1500 metres within a couple of minutes, covering an elevation gain of 500 metres. From here, the peak of the Zugspitze is only 1462 metres above us.

We take one of the first cars and enjoy the beautiful view of the surrounding mountains. But once we arrive at the Ehrwalder Alm, the hard part begins. With the heavy backpacks on our shoulders, we hit the trail in the direction of the Gatterl. We follow the routeway from the Ehrwalder Alm.

Tour dates Zugspitze

Tour data (only ascent) from valley station ehrwalder almbahn.

15,5 kilometer

8 bis 10 hours

Breathtaking mountain panorama

We have a clear view of the Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze, the Tajakopf and the Drachenkopf . The gravelly road now steepens and we’re gaining height rather quickly. There’s not a single cloud in the sky and the sun is burning. We aren’t the only ones on the trail. Minute by minute, hikers come our way and we keep on passing larger groups on their way to the Zugspitze.

If you’re looking for solitude, the Zugspitze is definitely not the place to be, especially on weekends when the weather is as good as it is today. You could of course start in the middle of the night – the trail will be practically deserted early in the morning.

The trail now leads us past a gently descending mountain slope covered in grass. The mountain pines have long disappeared and we can enjoy the view. After one and a half hours, we reach a small plateau with a little rock pinnacle, where many hikers are already resting. It’s worth climbing the small peak, because the view of Ehrwald and the Gaistal valley is impressive. But we won’t stay for long. After all, we’ve got a long way ahead of us.

The Gatterl

We now descend again for a bit. The trail is clearly visible here and leads us straight to the Gatterl in about an hour. An old squeaking gate marks the frontier between Austria and Germany , but you won’t find any frontier posts. The Gatterl is a popular photo subject and we obviously make a short stop here, too.

In front of us, there’s the Zugspitzplatt – a huge sea of rocks surrounded by massive peaks. The next part of the trail called Plattsteig is a bit rougher than before. Again and again, we have to jump over rocky steps. Some hikers here are seriously struggling with this, but if you’re a regular mountaineer you shouldn’t have too much of a problem.

The Knorr Hut

In the distance, we can already make out our next intermediate stop: the Knorr Hut . It will take us about another hour to reach it from the Gatterl. In the meantime, we enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree view of the Zugspitze and other peaks like the Schneefernerkopf, the Zugspitzeck and the Wetterspitzen.

The Knorr Hut is jam-packed, as we expected. We find ourselves a table in the small beer garden on the sun terrace and order something to drink. The selection up here is pretty limited, but it’s more about getting enough water anyway. The trail up to the Knorr Hut really made us sweat. We refill our water bottles and continue in the direction of the Zugspitze.

On our way to the peak

The trail gets even steeper now ant the slippery gravel doesn’t really make it any better. I can already feel the height, or at least I think I can. The reward for our travails is a breathtaking view over the Zugspitzplatt and the surrounding peaks. Directly in front of us, for example, there’s the Schneefernerkopf , which, with its 2875 metres, is not much smaller than the Zugspitze.

Here on the Zugspitzplatt, there’s even some snow left, but it’s far too little to hinder us from moving forward. It does, however, provide an excellent opportunity for a snowball fight, that especially some younger hikers don’t hesitate to embrace.

The final ascent to the Zugspitze

The trail over the Zugspitzplatt leads us steadily to the top. By now, our legs are burning and our shoulders are tired from the weight of the backpacks. Finally, after about one and a half hours, we reach the station at the bottom of the glacier cable car and the Sonnalpin house.

Now it’s time for the final ascent. The mountaineers resemble a bunch of ants while they struggle to climb the steep scree slope. Passing the Schneefernerhaus , it’s another 400 metres in height that we have to conquer. We watch the others for a while and try to make out the best route through the scree field. We come to the conclusion that the lesser used alternative on the right is the better option.

Ascending through the scree field

We take a final bite of our energy bar, adjust our backpack and set out for the final part of our hike. Even though the trail is steep and the ground is very slippery, we’re able to move forward surprisingly quickly. After only half an hour, we’ve crossed the scree field.

The view from up here of the Zugspitzplatt and the Schneeferner, or rather what’s left of the glacier, is breathtaking. However, we still haven’t reached the peak. Before we can enjoy the traditional snack at the summit, we have to master a via ferrata secured with steel ropes.

Again and again, we have to use our hands but it never gets too difficult. Nonetheless, after such a long hike, we have to be very focused – one false move can cost you dearly.

I’m very tired by now and need a little break every once in a while. After the steep final ascent my legs are burning and I’m breathing heavily. Biggi seems to handle it a bit better, but she’s also glad that we’ve almost made it. One last slope and we should be there. No, directly in front of us, another rock face appears. The peak of the Zugspitze doesn’t seem to come any closer. Time to grit our teeth again and keep on moving.

At the top of the Zugspitze

We’ve finally made it! We’re at the top of Germany’s highest mountain – or rather on the ugly platform that ruins this peak. Transmitter masts, three cable cars, restaurants, terraces, a meteorological station and the Münchner Haus have been built here over the years.

The cable cars start from Germany and Austria and take up to 4000 visitors a day to the peak. It’s not idyllic here, but we knew that beforehand – and right now, we don’t care at all. We take a pass on the small via ferrata to the summit cross, an area way too tiny for the dozens of people there.

Instead, we enter the fray, find ourselves a table in the beer garden and enjoy a cold shandy (which is called Radler, the German word for cyclist) and a piece of apple strudel. However, the prices up here are obviously quite high.

Finally, some quiet on the Zugspitze

We can’t wait for the last car to make its way down to the valley. Then we finally have our peace up here. The Münchner Haus is still quite full, but no one is wearing sandals. Pretty much everyone here has mastered the ascent by their own efforts.

Meanwhile, there are some serious looking thunderclouds forming in the sky. Will this interfere with our plans to bivouac up here? Doesn’t matter, right now all we’re thinking about is a delicious dinner in the Münchner Haus. Dumplings, sauerkraut, and gravy – vegetarian style. It’s one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Maybe that’s due to the exhausting ascent, but we don’t really care right now. We’re still sitting in the restaurant of the Münchner Haus and can already guess by looking out the window that the sunset tonight will be absolutely phenomenal.

I can’t wait to get back outside and set up my camera. All around us, huge clouds are banking up and in the distance, we can already detect thunder and lightning. Let’s hope we’ll be spared! Above us, it doesn’t look too bad – high time to make our way to the peak. The via ferrata isn’t difficult and it takes us just a few minutes to reach the gilded summit cross of the Zugspitze.

Dramatic sunset on the Zugspitze

The sunset is just as breathtaking as we had expected. The sun peaks through the thick clouds again and again and turns the landscape into a sea of colours. Everybody’s overwhelmed and stunned by this rare spectacle of nature. But enough talking, just see for yourselves…

Bivouac on the Zugspitze

The Munich house is packed and there are also only emergency camps for six euros. But we want to bivouac outdoors anyway. Looking at the sky, we feel a bit queasy, but we set up our modest camp in a place somewhat protected from the wind. We are lucky – it drizzles only a little during the night, but we are spared a thunderstorm. Yes, we even have a great view of the starry sky at night – an unforgettable experience.

Sunrise by the summit cross

Long before the sun rises, we’re standing below the summit cross with a couple of other mountaineers. The start to this day is just as overwhelming as the end to the one before. Below us, clouds roll by while the sky is already illuminated in the most beautiful colours. But as the sun rises on the horizon, the landscape basically explodes. We’re standing at the top of the mountain and look towards the Jubiläumsgrat – behind it, the rising sun. An experience we will never forget.

Descending from the Zugspitze

After witnessing this unique spectacle of nature, we treat ourselves to a hearty breakfast in the Münchner Haus. Farmhouse bread with butter and cheese – everything the heart desires. And before all the crowds arrive, we start our descent.

Instead of crossing the steep scree field about 400 metres down to the Zugspitzplatt on foot, we take the glacier cable car. The descent would have been no fun and we most certainly wouldn’t have enjoyed the hike. For seven euros, the cable car takes us down in two minutes. At such an early hour, there’s barely anyone here – a stark contrast to the day before.

We make our way back in the direction of the Knorr Hut and enjoy the beautiful 360-dregree view. The trail is pretty steep and the gravel is a bit unpleasant, but it shouldn’t be too difficult for anyone. At the Knorr Hut, that’s already quite full again, we just fill up our water bottles before continuing our hike. In this direction, the route provides another scenic highlight.

Delicious apple strudel

Four hours later, we’ve arrived at the Ehrwalder Alm. We find ourselves a table in the sun-flooded beer garden with a view of the Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze, the Tajakopf and the Drachenkopf and treat ourselves to a delicious piece of apple strudel. In contrast to the restaurants on the Zugspitze, the size of the portions here is gigantic, while the prices are small and the taste is amazing.

If you don’t feel like hiking, you can just come to the Ehrwalder Alm for pure enjoyment. Unlike on our way up the mountain, we now descend to the parking site. After another four and a half hours, we’re back at the starting point of our Zugspitze tour.

What you should know about the Gatterl hike up to the Zugspitze

The Gatterl tour up to the Zugspitze is a real highlight in terms of scenery and technically not that difficult. Just at the Gatterl – the border crossing point between Austria and Germany, there’s a small part where you have to climb. If you don’t think you’re capable of mastering the final ascent through the steep scree field and the via ferrata to the peak of the Zugspitze, you can use the glacier cable car that covers an elevation gain of about 400 metres.

However, surefootedness and proper planning – that does include an obligatory (!) weather check – are prerequisites for this tour. You’ll be in the alpine mountains, so weather changes and drops in temperature can happen quickly and become pretty dangerous in such heights.

With regard to stamina, don’t underestimate the hike up to the Zugspitze. If you use the Ehrwalder Almbahn to the Ehrwalder Alm like we did, you still have to cover 13 kilometres and 1,570 metres in height. If you want to save the money for the Ehrwalder Almbahn, you have to leave very early and cover the 15.5 kilometres and 1,960 metres in height yourselves. For the way back, you might want to use the glacier cable car to the Zugspitzplatt. It costs only seven euros and saves you a pretty unpleasant and dangerous descent.

If you want to spend the night on the Zugspitze, you can do so at the Münchner Haus ( here’s the website ). On weeknights, you can reserve a bed, but that’s not possible on the weekend. There’s always a spot, though, but you might have to come to terms with sleeping on the floor. You can also bivouac on the Zugspitze, just ask the innkeeper at the Münchner Haus, where a good spot is. You should leave the bivouac spot as you found it, because otherwise they might stop people from bivouacking on the Zugspitze in the future.

The five most famous hikes up to the Zugspitze

One of the easiest and most popular hikes up to the Zugspitze is the tour via the Gatterl that we’ve described in this article. If you’re looking for a more relaxed or family-friendly hike, you can use the hiking ticket “Gatterl”. It includes the three cable car rides with the Ehrwalder Almbahn, the glacier cable car (Gletscherbahn) and the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn, as well as the bus ride back to the starting point of the hike.

The ticket can also be used in the opposite direction. Personally, though, we would prefer standing on top of a mountain at the end of the tour rather than the beginning. Plus, the ticket also includes the entry to the interactive museum “Faszination Zugspitze”.

With 21 kilometres, the hike via the Partnach Gorge and the Reintal up to the Zugspitze is the longest tour. Technically, it’s not difficult, but it does require a certain amount of stamina as you have to cover an elevation gain of more than 2200 metres. At the Knorr Hut, hikers on the Reintal tour will meet the hikers on the Gatterl tour.

Stopselzieher

The hike via the Wiener-Neustädter Hut and the via ferrata Stopselzieher is the shortest and fastest way to reach the Zugspitze peak on foot. However, you will have to cross some scree fields and the via ferrata. After about six kilometres and more than 1700 metres in height, you will be on top of the Zugspitze.

The hike through the Höllental (translated: valley of hell) up to the Zugspitze starts in Hammersbach. The beginning through the spectacular Höllental Gorge is pretty relaxed until you reach the Höllental via ferrata with the difficulty level B. In case of good weather, you might have to expect longer waiting times.

Before reaching the Zugspitze peak, you’ll also have to cross the Höllentalferner glacier. Crampons are absolutely necessary here! Especially in summer, the glacier’s randkluft can cause some problems. The Höllental hike up to the Zugspitze is just about ten kilometres long, but the elevation gain amounts to over 2200 metres.

Jubiläumsgrat

The Jubiläumsgrat is definitely the most challenging route to the Zugspitze. To reach the Jubiläumsgrat, you will have to climb the peak of the Alpspitze (2628 meters) first. The starting point is the parking site of the Alpspitzbahn in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The cable car will take you up to 2033 metres, from where you will use the Alpspitz-Ferrata to climb the Alpspitze. This is only the start of the Jubiläumsgrat, which takes you to the Zugspitze in eight to ten hours. It’s reserved for experienced alpinists and should not be done unless the weather is absolutely stable.

The Jubiläumsgrat is not a classic via ferrata – there are sections where you can secure yourself, but large parts of the strongly exposed path have to be free-climbed. Many mountaineers also use one of the cable cars to reach the Zugspitze peak and make their way back to the Alpspitze via the Jubiläumsgrat on foot. The Jubiläumsgrat is a good seven kilometres long. If you use this way to reach the Zugspitze, you have to keep in mind that the Jubiläumsgrat alone has an elevation gain of 1200 metres when ascending and 350 metres when descending.

Packing list for the hike up to the Zugspitze

• Hiking backpack with a capacity of 35 to 40 litres
• Sturdy hiking boots with a good grip – no trainers or low shoes, please
• Hiking sticks
• Windbreaker
• Warm jacket
• Fleece jumper
• Windproof hiking trousers – no jeans, please
• Head protection
• Protection against the rain
• Enough cash – in the Münchner Haus, they don’t accept cards
• Enough water and food
• Sunscreen with a very high SPF
• Medication, for example headache pills, contact lens solution etc.
• Headlamp for emergencies
• Hiking map and/or GPS
• Mobile phone/smartphone
• Camera + possibly small travel tripod
• Spare batteries for GPS, headlamp and camera
• Pocketknife
• ID and, if applicable, membership card of the German Alpine Association (DAV)
• Small bin bag – please don’t throw away your rubbish on the trails. If nobody clears it away, plastic waste lies around in nature for hundreds of years
• If you want to sleep at the Münchner Haus, you’ll also need a thin sleeping bag, slippers, pyjamas and a microfibre towel as well as a toothbrush, toothpaste etc.

Florian Westermann

Florian is a travel journalist, photographer and co-founder of the travel blog Phototravellers . "Photography and the mountains are my passion. I've been to North America countless times, but I'm also fascinated by the Nordic countries, Italy and of course our home country Germany." By the way, here you can find my online photography course .

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Zugspitztour: 3-tägige Hüttentour auf die Zugspitze

Die Zugspitztour bietet den leichtest möglichen Aufstieg auf die Zugspitze. Durch die Partnachklamm geht über das Reintal und das Zugspitzplatt zum anspruchsvollen Schlussanstieg auf die Zugspitze. Im Abstieg führt die Zugspitztour dann über Ehrwald zurück ins Tal.

• 1.1 GPS-Track und Karte
• 1.2 Toursteckbrief
• 1.3 Höhenprofil
• 1.4 Etappen
• 2.1 Was würde ich beim nächsten Mal anders machen?
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Tourbeschreibung

Die Besteigung der Zugspitze über das Reintal wird auch als Normalweg bezeichnet. Wir folgen auf ihm der Route der Erstbesteiger , die 1823 ebenfalls über diesen längsten, aber auch einfachsten Weg den Gipfel erreicht haben. Vom Skistadion in Garmisch-Partenkirchen geht es durch die Partnachklamm und über die Bockhütte ins Reintal zur Reintalangerhütte. Bis hierher ist die Steigung noch moderat, der weitere Aufstieg zur Knorrhütte am Zugspitzplatt wird dann schon einiges steiler. An der Skistation Sonn-Alpin beginnt dann der anspruchsvollste Teil des Aufstiegs. An einem seilversicherten Steig führt der Weg am Grat entlang zum Gipfel der Zugspitze . Je nach Jahreszeit kann hier noch einiges an Schnee liegen, was den Weg nochmal schwerer werden lässt.

Im Abstieg geht es noch einmal zur Knorrhütte und über den Plattsteig zum Gatterl. Nach einem seilversicherten Stück führt uns der Weg über das Feldernjöchl zur Ehrwalder Alm und weiter zur Talstation der Ehrwalder Almbahn.

GPS-Track und Karte

Karte und GPS-Track Zugspitztour

Map Data: © OpenStreetMap Mitwirkende

Auf der interaktiven Karte findet ihr die Route, Varianten, Hütten, Gipfel und einen kml-Download. Wo möglich findet ihr in den jeweiligen Markern auch noch Beschreibungen oder Links für weiterführende Informationen.

Toursteckbrief

• Strecke: 35 km
• Höhenmeter: 3.000 m Aufstieg, 2.600m Abstieg
• Gebirgsgruppe: Zugspitzmassiv
• Ausgangspunkt: Skistadion Garmisch-Partenkirchen
• Endpunkt: Talstation der Ehrwalder Almbahn
• Schwierigkeit: schwer
• mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln mit der Bahn nach Garmisch-Partenkirchen
• mit dem Auto Parkmöglichkeit direkt am Skistadion
• Rückfahrt: mit dem Bus zum Bahnhof nach Ehrwald und von hier mit Zug oder Bus weiter zurück nach Garmisch-Partenkirchen
• Beste Jahreszeit: Mitte/Ende Juni – Anfang September (schneeabhängig)
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Höhenprofil

Höhenprofil Zugspitztour

Variante 1: Reintalangerhütte

• ∎ Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Partnachklamm – Reintalangerhütte (↑ 990m ↓ 50 m ∅ 4h)
• ∎ Reintalangerhütte – Knorrhütte – Zugspitze – Knorrhütte (↑ 1630m ↓ 900 m ∅ 7h)
• ∎ Knorrhütte – Gatterl – Ehrwald (↑ 200m ↓ 1150 m ∅ 3h)

Variante 2: Knorrhütte

• ∎ Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Partnachklamm – Knorrhütte (↑ 1680m ∅ 7h)
• ∎ Knorrhütte – Zugspitze – Knorrhütte (↑ 940m ∅ 4h)

(Schwierigkeitsbewertung nach DAV-Wegekategorien , vor der Tour bitte den aktuellen Zustand bzw. die aktuelle Schwierigkeitsbewertung einholen!)

Wenn Kraft oder Erfahrung für den letzten Aufstieg auf die Zugspitze nicht reichen kannst Du die letzten 450 Höhenmeter (∎) in beiden Varianten auch mit der Gletscherbahn (Seilbahn vom Zugspitzplatt zum Zugspitzgipfel) von der Sonn-Alpin abkürzen und den Weg „entschärfen“ (∎ ⇒ ∎ ) .

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Erfahrungen Zugspitztour

Wir sind an einem Freitag in die Zugspitztour gestartet und wollten damit dem größten Trubel entgehen. Die Zugspitze ist eben nicht nur der höchste sondern auch der bekannteste Gipfel Deutschlands. Der Start am Morgen hat sich dann auch gelohnt. Ich hatte mit mehr Betrieb gerechnet.

Am zweiten Tag lohnt es sich früh aufzustehen um nicht mit allen anderen den Gipfelaufstieg anzugehen. Am letzten Stück von Sonn-Alpin am Samstag war es dann aber letztlich doch sehr voll. Kein Wunder, treffen letztlich an der Knorrhütte die Wanderer von zwei Aufstiegen (aus Ehrwald und dem Reintal) aufeinander die sich dann am Steig je nach Kondition und Trittsicherheit gerne mal aufstauen. Am Gipfel triffst Du dann Dank Gondelbahn zudem noch auf den geballten Massentourismus.

Was würde ich beim nächsten Mal anders machen?

• Gipfelaufstieg nicht am Samstag einplanen
• am ersten Tag bis zur Knorrhütte gehen, dann kann man früh aufstehen und steht im Steig nicht im Stau

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Fazit Zugspitztour

Die Zugspitze reizt als Deutschlands höchster Gipfel einfach, auch wenn es viele Hüttentouren mit höheren Gipfeln in den Alpen gibt. Die Zugspitztour führt zwar auf dem leichtesten Weg auf die Zugspitze, unterschätzen sollte man den Weg aber deshalb nicht! Die Länge der Tour, die mehr als 2000 Höhenmeter Aufstieg und der schwere Bergweg vor dem Gipfel haben es wirklich in sich. Bei Bedarf kann dieses Stück aber durch die Nutzung der Seilbahn abgekürzt werden.

Wer einsame Berge sucht ist hier aber sicher verkehrt. Wenn Du dennoch auf der Zugspitztour zu Fuß auf die Zugspitze willst solltest Du Dich also am Besten unter der Woche auf den Weg machen.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

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There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Moscow metro tour: architectural styles of the subway.

Duration: 2 hours

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This metro tour of Russia’s capital and most populous city, Moscow, is your chance to get a unique insight into the beautiful and impressive architecture of the city's underground stations. Admire their marble walls and high ceilings representing Stalin's desire for glory after World War 2, and see first-hand how the interiors change with the rise of new political eras. Your guide will lead you through the complex network, which is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems worldwide, with over two billion travelers in 2011.

Opened in 1935, Moscow’s underground system, now 190 miles (305 km) long with 185 stations, is today one the largest and most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world. On this Moscow metro tour, discover the impressive architecture of Moscow’s underground stations and learn how they reflect the Soviet era.

Getting around by metro, your local guide will take you through parts of Moscow’s infamous history. Stop at stations built during the time of the USSR (Soviet Union) that are praised as one of the most extravagant architectural projects from Stalin’s time. After World War 2, he was keen on establishing Stalinist architecture to represent his rising regime and a recognized empire. Learn how when his successor started the de-Stalinization of the former Soviet Union in 1953, the extravagancy of the architecture was toned down.

Discover how the unique character of each station reflected several different eras. While stations like Kievskaya and Slavyansky Bulvar have pompous halls and high stucco ceilings brimming with extravagant decorations, those built later, like Volzhskaya, are lightly adorned with sparse furnishings. Architect Alexey Dushkin and painter Alexander Deyneka were just two of the many artists who made these magnificent landmarks possible.

Revel in Moscow's glory days, as well as the years of scarcity, on this fascinating Moscow metro experience. Conclude your tour at one of the central stations in Moscow. If you're lucky, you may even find the secret entrance to the unconfirmed Metro-2, a parallel underground system used by the government -- a mystery which has neither been denied nor confirmed today.

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Culture Shock Rating

We have a wide range of tours designed to give you an insight into the destination you're travelling in and there is something for everybody. The culture shock ratings considers the destination visited, transport used, activities undertaken and that "Wow, I'm really not at home now!" factor. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

This is the least confronting of our tour range. Transport used on the trip is either private or a very comfortable public option, the activities included are usually iconic sites and locations that are not all too confronting.

The tour can include a mix of private and public transport providing a level of comfort that is slightly below what you would experience at home. Sites visited are usually iconic sites, tours can also include market visits, visits to communities etc that provide the traveller with a fantastic insight into destination.

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether it's a packed public bus where you are forced to stand, a visit to a local market, a local community, you are sure to have an experience that is very different from what you're used to at home.

The comforts of your home town and the environment you are used to are more of a rarity. Expect some challenging transport options, visits to local sites and areas that don't resemble anything at home.

You're out there in the global community! You are likely to be exposed to the elements, travel in whatever means of transport is available and basically take it as it comes, whatever comes! It can be tough.

Physical Rating

Our physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

These tours have very limited physical activity. Usually climbing in and out of the transport provided, walking through sites, markets etc included in the itinerary.

These tours have a bit of physical activity but nothing that should challenge you too much. This could be climbing on and off public transport through to a walk through the destination you're travelling in, they can include walking only tours or a combination of walking and transport.

These tours involve a bit of physical activity from walking up and down hills in the destination you're travelling in or the surrounding areas. Climbing on and off local transport or riding a bike up to 30 kms along predominantly flat terrain or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.

These Tours will provide you with some solid physical activity. Whether its bike riding, walking, trekking, kayaking or riding on public transport you will need to have a good level of fitness to enjoy this tour.

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. These tours are our most challenging and involve some serious walking, hiking or bike riding. Can involve step climbs by foot or pedal and some challenging public transport options in the destination you are travelling.

Luxury Rating

Some trips are like a stroll on the beach, while others have you trekking alpine passes. Some of you thrive on camping out on the savannah, while others may prefer a hot shower and a comfortable bed in a lodge. Follow the grading systems below to find the right trip for you.

To help you choose the trip that's right for you, we've broken all of our trips down into four service levels. Measuring the comfort level of the accommodation and transport. So whether you're travelling on a budget and want to save money by using public transport, or prefer upgraded accommodation and are happy to pay a little more, then we have a level for you.

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