Best trails near Brunntalkopf

Popular hiking trail with great views in Werdenfesler Land, Bavaria. The 2,962-meter-high Zugspitze is a mountain of superlatives. As the highest elevation in Germany, you have an unbelievable 360° panoramic view of the surrounding Alpine landscape from the summit. This route begins south of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and leads through the Partnach Gorge to the Reintalangerhütte. Up to here, the ascent is still relatively easy. From the Reintalangerhütte, it becomes quite steep and technically...

Stage 2 of the Zugspitz Tour via Reintal, Bavaria. This is the second stage of the ascent to the Zugspitze from Garmisch-Partenkirchen via the Reintal (Route A). Even if this route is considered the easiest of the Zugspitze tours, the final ascent to the summit of Germany's highest mountain should not be underestimated. From the Reintalangerhuette you hike through partly exposed, rope-secured, fall-prone, stony terrain and overcome almost 1600 meters in altitude over a short distance. The...

Panoramic hike to the Zuspitze from the Ehrwalder Alm. From the Ehrwalder Alm, the trail leads via the Pestkapelle and along the Max-Klotz-Steig past the Hochfeldernalm over alpine pastures and through mountain pines to the Brandjoch (2,120 m). The route follows the path slightly downhill to Feldernjöchl (2,041 m). After the turn-off to the "Steinernen Hüttl", the route continues in a north-easterly direction, first descending, then climbing steeply on a secured path to the "Gatterl". This...

This stunning trail is located in the Schachen and Reintal Nature Reserve and starts at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen car park, right next to which there is also a railway station. It winds through a stunning natural landscape and ends at the Zugspitze (2,962 m). From the starting point, the trail climbs steadily up to the Zugspitze. The route follows the Hoher Weg, passing the Kochelberg-Alm and the Partnachalm. The Partnach river runs parallel to the route, following it as far as the...

This popular mountain hike leads from Ehrwald in Tyrol to the summit of the Zugspitze. From Ehrwald, the route takes you to the Almbahn valley station and then onwards up through green alpine meadows. Once at the top, it’s likely to be a bit busier, but the strenuous climb is rewarded with incredible views and a sense of seclusion. If you’re planning to take the cable car back down, you should check the departure times in advance.

This hike leads from the Knorrhütte to the Zugspitzplatt. The final ascent to the Zugspitze is via another via ferrata or alternatively the glacier railway can be used. The starting point of this hike is the Knorrhütte, which can only be reached via hiking trails. Access by car is not possible.

Popular hike to the Zugspitze from Ehrwald in Tyrol. The challenging tour leads from the Ehrwalder Almbahn mountain station along forest paths past the Tirolerhaus and the Hochfeldern Alm to the Feldernjöchl, from where a secured path finally leads to the Gatterl. The rest of the route is characterised by scree, snowfields and secured climbs and requires a good basic level of fitness, a head for heights and climbing experience. The hiking trail is not recommended in the rain, as some parts...

This route is stage 46 of the Via Alpina, a long-distance trail that crosses eight Alpine countries, starting at the Reintalangerhütte and ending at the Coburger Hütte. This route is part of the new Via Alpina itinerary, updated in April 2024 and consisting of 116 stages. The trail crosses the border between Germany and Austria once again, ascending from the Reintal valley toward the Zugspitzplatt plateau. The route winds through a high-altitude, rocky, lunar landscape, crossing the...

Varied trekking tour in the Bavarian/Austrian Alps. A beautiful and very contrasting stage is ahead. First it goes uphill to the threshold of the barren Zugspitzplatte, where you change over the Gatterl to the Austrian side. Below the impressive Wetterwand, you hike across the pastures to the Sebensee and the Coburger Hütte. The overview list of all segments of the Red Trail can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/lists/via-alpina-red-trail