All Hiking tours at the Zugspitze
Alpine scents, mountain views, and tradition
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The most beautiful hiking tours at the Zugspitze
Around Zugspitze
This individual hiking tour takes you through the beautiful Zugspitze region in seven days — a true paradise for active vacationers. The start and end point is Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and in between, you’ll encounter plenty of highlights: the wild Partnach Gorge, the Leutasch Valley, and the Gaistal with its lush green alpine meadows. You’ll discover charming places like Mittenwald, Leutasch, and Ehrwald, hike across blooming meadows, enjoy expansive panoramic views of around 400 peaks, and unwind by the clear waters of Lake Eibsee. And the best part: thanks to our luggage transfer, you only hike with a light daypack — and the cable car or Zugspitze railway conveniently take you back down to the valley. This way, there’s more time to marvel, savor, and breathe deeply.
Trans Tyrol: from Garmisch to Innsbruck
A true highlight for everyone craving alpine adventures, cozy mountain huts, and spectacular views. Over eight days, you’ll hike from Garmisch through the Wetterstein Mountains to Innsbruck — with impressive stops such as the wild Höllentalklamm Gorge, the royal Schloss Schachen, and the authentic Halleranger Alm in the heart of the Karwendel range. You’ll spend some nights in cozy huts, experience sunrises in the crisp mountain air, and discover the source of the Isar River. Challenging climbs alternate with relaxed stages — and if you need a break, there are often options to take shortcuts. At the end, a cable car from the Nordkette conveniently brings you to Innsbruck, where your journey concludes in style.
From Munich to Garmisch
You start in Munich and follow the Isar River and the Pilgrims’ Way (Jakobsweg) past Schäftlarn Abbey to Lake Starnberg. Passing by the childhood places of Empress Sissi, you’ll hike through gorges, along beautiful lakeside paths, and through the lake district of the Osterseen. After a relaxing day at Lake Kochel, the terrain becomes more alpine: the ascent to Herzogstand rewards you with royal views before continuing toward the Zugspitze. The final stage leads over alpine meadows and gorges to the summit of Wank — offering a magnificent panorama of the Wetterstein Mountains. Thanks to cable car rides, on-site-support, and charming accommodations, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the journey.
Top Destinations arund the Zugspitze
Zugspitzbahn
Cable car and cogwheel train to the summit
Eibsee
Crystal-clear mountain lake at the foot of the Zugspitze
Partnachklamm
Natural wonder to marvel at
Alpspix
Viewing point with a spectacular platform
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Useful Information about your hiking holiday around the Zugspitze
Facts about the Zugspitze Region
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Location: In southern Bavaria, directly on the border with Austria, around the Zugspitze.
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Area: Approximately 1,000 km² of mountains, valleys, and lakes.
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Population: About 30,000, spread across towns like Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald, Grainau, and Ehrwald (Austria).
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Highest Point: The Zugspitze at 2,962 meters, Germany’s highest mountain.
The Climate in the Zugspitze Region
This is true hiking weather: many days are clear and warm, and the mountains show themselves at their best. The trails are filled with the scent of forest and green meadows, and with a bit of luck, the views stretch far beyond the Alps – often reaching into Austria and sometimes even as far as Switzerland.
The Culture in the Zugspitze Region
The Zugspitze region is down-to-earth and steeped in tradition. Every year, there are alpine cattle drives (Almabtriebe), and many towns maintain their traditional costumes and music. Oberammergau is famous for its Passion Plays, performed every ten years — a true cultural highlight. The villages also host many small crafts businesses that keep wood carving, glass blowing, and other ancient arts alive.
The Cuisine in the Zugspitze Region
After a hike, hearty meals are popular here: Kaspressknödel, roast pork, and Käsespätzle are staples. Mountain huts often serve a simple snack with cheese, sausage, and freshly baked farmhouse bread. For dessert, Kaiserschmarrn is a must. And the beer? It comes from one of many regional breweries — often brewed according to old recipes.
Did you know, ...
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The Zugspitzbahn is one of Germany’s oldest cable cars and has been taking tourists nearly to the summit since 1926?
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Lake Eibsee covers an area of around 9 km² and even freezes over in winter?
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Mittenwald has been a center of violin-making for centuries?
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The Partnach Gorge transforms into a spectacular ice world in winter?
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