Best trails near Höllentalferner

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...

Popular, adventurous hiking trail with via ferrata near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. This classic ascent to the Zugspitze (2,962 m / 9,718 ft) through the Höllental valley is an extensive, high-alpine undertaking that requires technical equipment and expert knowledge. Hikers must carry crampons, an ice axe, a via ferrata set and a helmet and be proficient in their use, as the route presents a combination of hazards. The route leads through the dramatic Höllental Gorge before crossing the...

This stunning trail is located in the Schachen and Reintal Nature Reserve and starts at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen parking lot, right next to a train station. It winds through breathtaking natural scenery and ends at the Zugspitze (2,962 m). From the starting point, the trail climbs steadily all the way to the Zugspitze. The route follows the Hoher Weg trail past the Kochelberg-Alm and the Partnachalm. The Partnach River runs parallel to the trail, following the route all the way to the...

Challenging hike to the highest mountain in Germany from Ehrwald in Tyrol. The route leads from the valley station of the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn via the Gamskar to the Wiener Neustädter Hütte. From here, the route continues on the "Stopselzieher" via ferrata (A/B) to the summit of the Zugspitze. The tour is only recommended for experienced mountaineers who are sure-footed, have a head for heights, are in good physical condition and have good equipment. This includes a via ferrata set, helmet,...

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 trail finally leads to the Gatterl. The rest of the route is characterized 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...

Panoramic via Ferrata to the highest peak in Germany. The Höllentalsteig starts at the Höllentalangerhütte, which can be reached by hiking through the Höllentalklamm gorge from Hammersbach. The via ferrata is classified as difficulty C and unsuitable for beginners. Via Ferrata, safety equipment should be used. A rockfall helmet is essential. Microspikes, crampons, and at least one trekking pole (or ice axe) are recommended. The final ascent via the Höllental via Ferrata to the summit of...

Varied trekking and hiking route with plenty of climbing opportunities from the Eibsee to the Zugspitze in Bavaria. The route to the Zugspitze from the Eibsee via the Wiener-Neustädter-Hütte is less well-known than the route through the Höllental, but no less beautiful or less spectacular. The via ferrata (Stopselzieher) to the Wiener-Neustädter-Hütte is also not particularly difficult (A - B). However, a good level of fitness and climbing experience are still a prerequisite for the tour, as...

The legendary Jubiläumsgrat, which connects Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze, with the Alpspitze, is the ultimate high-alpine challenge in the Eastern Alps and is reserved exclusively for experienced mountaineers. This highly exposed ridge traverse requires absolute surefootedness, extreme endurance, and the ability to free-climb unsecured rock up to UIAA Grade III. The route features wire ropes and a small emergency shelter, but a large portion of the ridge requires complete...

The trail starts at the Zugspitze mountain station and leads via the Innere Höllentalspitze to the striking Alpspitze. The route leads through a landscape steeped in history, where the first ascent of the Zugspitze took place in 1820. Along the way, the orange Jubiläumsgrathütte offers shelter for a short break amidst the rugged rocks. You should take plenty of water with you, as there are no water points on the ridge. It is a special experience to hike above the deep blue Eibsee and discover...