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Zugspitze
Breathtaking views and a feeling of pure freedom – this is what a trip to Germany’s highest mountain, the ZugspitzeAn experience that makes it worth taking a holiday in Bavaria.
A mountain with a height of 2.962 meters. It really is: so close to heaven. You can't get any closer to the sky in Germany than on the Zugspitze. Once you reach the highest point, a wonderful 360° panoramic view awaits you, promising a feeling of infinite space and freedom. In front of you lie 400 Alpine peaks, spread across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy, and a view of up to 250 kilometers into the distance. Up there, the worries of everyday life suddenly seem very small - and the happiness of reaching the summit is within your grasp. Welcome to the Zugspitze. Welcome to heaven, so close!
Despite the many meters of altitude, the summit of the Zugspitze is accessible to everyone – even without years of mountaineering experience. The ultra-modern Zugspitze cable car, the traditional rack railway and last but not least, the glacier cable car takes you up to the viewing platform and the fantastic 4-country view. Including breathtaking views, the best mountain air and an unforgettable memory.
The trip to the Zugspitze starts on Eibsee or from the train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The Eibsee is also a popular destination in the Zugspitze region. From the train station, you can take the nostalgic cog railway up to the Zugspitzplatt. You can go down with the new Zugspitze cable car, which gives you a stunning view of the picturesque Eibsee and the Bavarian Alpine foothills through the glass cabins.
From the Ettal Monastery Hotel you are only a 20-minute drive from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The car park at Eibsee can be reached in about half an hour. All prices and travel times for the Zugspitze round trip as well as further information can be found on the website of the Bavarian Zugspitz Railway.
"…the mountain calls…"
"…the mountain calls…"
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