It is often said that Germany touches the sky at Zugspitze, which features the highest peak in the country. It's also one of the country's most popular ski resorts. Rising nearly 3,000 m (9,700 ft) above sea level, this mountain was first conquered in 1820 by military officer and surveying technician Josef Naus. Today, you can choose one of three routes to the summit. You can reach the top much easier than Naus and his team did: Choose one of three cable cars running up and down these slopes. They transport about 500,000 people each year. Nine ski lifts cover the area during the peak of the winter season. Both hikers and skiers can find two well-known alpine huts on the western slopes of the mountain. You can purchase tickets for the ski areas online. Our Garmisch-Partenkirchen trip builder makes visiting Zugspitze and other Garmisch-Partenkirchen attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.
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When you are on top of any highest mountain in good weather, the view will be fabulous, and so it was in this case. There are a number of opportunities to eat, notwithstanding the wooden restaurant...
When you are on top of any highest mountain in good weather, the view will be fabulous, and so it was in this case. There are a number of opportunities to eat, notwithstanding the wooden restaurant... more »
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It's worth the trip! We spent 3 days in the area, but only 1/2 at the top -- mistake! Take your hiking boots and water, then plan at least some short hikes around the facinating, 100 million year old.... more
It's worth the trip! We spent 3 days in the area, but only 1/2 at the top -- mistake! Take your hiking boots and water, then plan at least some short hikes around the facinating, 100 million year old.... more »
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A "must" to visit for those that are traveling in this area.
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A bit expensive but worthy, amazing view and experience.
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