829 €, 7 Days
Mount Zugspitze, at 2962m, is the highest peak in Germany and one of the most popular mountains in the Alps, easily accessible by cable car. Throughout the week, you'll explore the base of this majestic mountain, experiencing it from various perspectives and encountering breathtaking natural wonders. You'll cross gorges adventurous and thrillingly, with water rushing through narrow rock walls. Enjoy peaceful alpine meadows and take the time to savor a traditional Bavarian 'Brotzeit.' On both sides of the Wetterstein massif, you'll discover serene villages, perfect for a restful night's sleep. The views of Zugspitze are truly spectacular from every direction, whether you're in Leutasch or Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The Partnachklamm Gorge offers a mesmerizing display of mighty rushing waters. Your adventure peaks at the stunning Eibsee, a true treasure of the area! This tour provides a varied and enjoyable walking experience, ideal for those with a good basic fitness level. You'll walk along well-maintained paths, including some forest trails. Steeper sections are made easier with transfers or cable cars. Each day's walking time is a maximum of 5 hours. Additionally, you're welcome to bring your dog along for the journey! Just let us know the breed and size of your dog when booking. Any extra costs can be paid locally.
Highlights:
♦ Amazing gorges crossings
♦ Ehrwald - „Nature paradise Gaistal“
♦ Eibsee - the famous scenic view
Itinerary:
Day 1. Arrival
Individual journey to Garmisch Partenkirchen -/-/-
Day 2. Garmisch - Mittenwald/Klais, „Partnach Gorge“
Wild and idyllic the day starts with a walk through Partnach gorge, where the waters of Wetterstein massif meet. Continue via soft hills and alpine pastures to Klais or Mittenwald. B/-/-
Walking: approx. 5 hrs, 16 km, uphill/downhill: 640 m/430 m
Day 3. Mittenwald/Klais - Leutasch „Leutasch valley“
Precise stone masonry cut the route through the gorge into steep rock walls. Bold wooden footbridges cross up to 40 m above the water. Enjoy the contrasting walk along Leutascher Ache into the valley. Past hamlets and flower meadows with the backdrop of Wetterstein massif you walk into the widening Leutasch valley. B/-/-
Walking: approx. 4 hrs, 14 km, uphill/downhill: 220 m/30 m
Day 4. Day off or loop tour
You have the choice: either to relax or to take a hike to the most beautiful places in the area. Hike along the Jakobsweg to the panoramic view at the Ropferstubn or climb to the viewing lodge at the Brunschkopf. Take a leisurely stroll around Lake Weidach or up to the rustic Wildmoosalm. B/-/-
Walking: approx. 3 hrs, 10 km, uphill/downhill: 300 m/220 m
Day 5. Leutasch - Ehrwald „Nature paradise Gaistal“
Short bus tour to Gaistal valley. The summer in Gaistal is enjoyed by Haflinger horses, brown and grey cattle as well as the Scottish Galloways. Walk on Ganghofer path right into picturesque scenery and up to Ehrwalder alpine pasture. Here Bavarian author Ludwig Ganghofer sought retreat. Take the cable car down into the valley and continue to Ehrwald. B/-/-
Walking: approx. 5 hrs, 17 km, uphill/downhill: 440 m/290 m
Day 6. Ehrwald - Garmisch, „Eibsee“
Step by Step you walk up to the foothills of Zugspitze and famous Eibsee scenic view. The tour ends on the banks of lovely lake Eibsee with full view of the magnificent Zugspitz-Garmisch panorama. Take the Zugspitz train back to Garmisch. B/-/-
Walking: approx. 4.5 hrs, 12km, uphill/downhill: 540 m/510 m
Day 7. Departure
Individual journey home or extra days. B/-/-
Price Includes:
6 overnights incl. breakfast
luggage transport
welcome meeting (in English or German)
downhill fare cable car Ehrwald day 5
fare Zugspitzbahn Eibsee – Garmisch
carefully elaborated route description
detailed travel documents - 1 set per room (In English or German)
service-hotline
Not Included:
Flight tickets
transfers from/to airport and other transport
drinks and meals not mentioned
entrance fees
insurance
personal expenses
tourist tax
Additional Services:
Halfboard (6 dinners): on request
extra nights in Garmisch: on request
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Currency fluctuations might cause correction of price at any time.
Most of you, who are used to walking/cycling during a long weekend, will be in condition to cope with a tour of this level. You should be in a good health condition. We have successive days of longer and more difficult walking and days of lighter walking/cycling. Some parts of the day routes are done at a higher altitude. The paths are in good condition. We walk/cycle for 5/7h a day.
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