Itinerary
One name, one symbol. Zugspitze belongs to the best-known summits of the Alps and can be quite easily mounted by cable car. That is why we choose to walk around the Zugspitze massive, viewing it from different angles and exploring beautiful hiking territory.
Adventurous and sensational crossing of gorges, thundering waters leaving unforgettable impressions. Idyllic alpine pastures and traditional “Brotzeit” the repast to sustain yourself during the hike are inseparable aspects of this hiking tour.
On both sides of Wetterstein Massif you find pretty places for tranquil nights. Let’s go!
Route Character: Varied walking tour, requiring good basic stamina. You walk on well kept hiking paths and partly on forest roads. Any considerable changes in altitude are covered by transfers or cable car. Daily walking times of max. 5 comfortable hours. As far as possible a more challenging option is offered, reaching into higher mountain territory. HM – Difference of altitude
Tour program
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch – Partnachklamm Gorge – Klais – Train to Mittenwald
Today’s start of the day begins near the steep Partnachklamm Gorge. This gorge was declared a natural monument in 1912. Take your choice of walking next to the river or on a high bridge overlooking the river. Afterwards hike across lush hills and scenic alpine pastures to Klais. Afterwards please take the train to your hotel in Mittenwald.
• Distance: 15.15 km and approx. 5 hours walking time. 750 HM
Mittenwald - „Geisterklamm“ (Ghost Gorge) – Leutasch
This exciting hike takes you along a path next to the gorge. To make the route accessible to walkers, there are bridges rising up to 40 m above the water. Afterwards, relax on an easy stroll along the Leutascher Ache into the valley. You’ll pass quaint hamlets and flower meadows with Wetterstein Mountain forming a stunning backdrop as you walk into the widening Leutasch Valley. Enjoy your hotel stay in Leutasch.
• Distance: 14 km and approx. 4 hours walking time. 200 HM.
Rest Day or Walking tour to Seefeld.
Today you are free to relax or hike over small summits to several scenic lakes around Seefeld. If you decide to hike, simply take the local bus back to your hotel in Leutasch.
• Distance: 9 km and approx. 3 hours walking time. 300 HM
• Distance: 11.5 km and approx. 4.5 hours walking time. 450 HM
Leutasch – Ehrwald
Summer in Gaistal Valley is picture perfect with wooden chalets, energetic ponies and brown cattle grazing in the fields. Start your walk on the Ganghofer Path across the alpine pastures up to the crossing to Ehrwalder Alm. Your views of spectacular scenery continue as you take the cable car downhill. Get a good night’s sleep in your Ehrwald hotel!
• Distance: 14 km and approx. 5 hours walking time. 500 Hm
Ehrwald – Lake Eibsee – Train/Bus to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Today’s walk takes you up to the foot of Mount Zugspitze where you’ll see the famous scenic view of Lake Eibsee. Your hike ends at the lovely lake with another amazing view of the Zugspitz-Garmisch panorama. Breathtaking!. If you like, take the cable car in Ehrwald to Mount Zugspitze or Lake Eibsee. Then return to Garmisch by train or bus and go to your hotel.
• Distance: 13 km and approx. 4 hours walking time. 500 HM
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Tour Details
accommodation
- 6 overnights in good 3 star hotels with breakfast
- Luggage transfer
- Route book per room
- Hotline Service
- GPS files
guide
Self Guided Tour
insurance
meals
Breakfast
others
- Local city tax
- Bus to Gaistal
- Bus Eibsee - Garmisch
- Entrance fee gorges
- Downhill cable car Ehrwald
- Train Klais - Mittenwald
(around Euro 60,- per person)
Good to know
Currency
Euro
Germany