Zugspitze
Adventures and breathtaking views
For many, it is the number one sight in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. An important item on the “bucket list”. By locals and long-distance travelers. Germany’s highest mountain. And the highest peak in the Wetterstein mountains. At 2,962 meters above sea level. The Zugspitze!
The Zugspitze belongs to the landscape of the region, like beer to Bavaria. It is almost always in view – whether you are cycling, hiking or enjoying your afternoon coffee on the Staudacherhof terrace.
The “Top of Germany” is not only home to three glaciers, but also offers its visitors a unique view of the Alpine peaks of neighboring Austria, Switzerland and Italy. You won’t soon forget this panorama! Fortunately, it’s only a stone’s throw from Staudacherhof to the Zugspitze train station.
Zugspitze hike
And we offer that too. Our UIMLA mountain guide Cristian Zanfir will take you up. Gives you an unforgettable mountain experience. As a group tour. From July to September. Every first Friday of the month. Or exclusive. Because private tours are also possible on request.
Book your place early! For that special highlight.
More information about our guided hikes.
The journey to the top of the Zugspitze
Your starting point is the Zugspitze railway station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. From there, the cog railway takes you via Hammersbach, Grainau and the Eibsee up to the Zugspitzplatt. There you can enjoy the first high-alpine impressions before you take the last few meters onto the viewing platform with the Gletscherbahn.
We would recommend to return to the valley with the new Zugspitze cable car, which heads for the Eibsee train station. Enjoy the incredible view of the lake during your ride!
Arriving at the Eibsee, the rack railway brings the Zugspitz visitors back to Grainau, Hammersbach and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Alternatively, the Eibsee bus can also be used for that journey.
Train timetables
The first rack railway of the day from the Eibsee to the Zugspitzplatt leaves at 8:15 a.m.. The last ride from there back to the Eibsee takes place at 4:30 p.m.. One should schedule 45 minutes per route.
The new Zugspitze cable car completes its first ascent at 8:30 a.m.. From there, it runs every 30 minutes, on the hour and on the half hour. At 4:15 p.m. the cable car offers its last ride for the day. The journey between the Eibsee and the Zugspitzgipfel takes only 10 minutes.
During the operating hours of the rack railway and the Zugspitze cable car, the Gletscherbahn regularly travels back and forth between the Zugspitzgipfel and the Zugspitzplatt. The journey time is 4 minutes.
All timetables, prices and further information, both about the new Zugspitze cable car and the rack railway, can be found on the website of the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn.