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Around Zugspitze

From Garmisch to Leutash and back again.

…and every day the Zugspitze greets you with a new, fresh view! That’s what you can expect on hiking tour around the Zugspitze. Over seven days Germany’s highest mountain accompanies you on your way through forests, meadows and delightful villages. There’s a reason why this hiking tour is called Around the Zugspitze, on the route from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Ehrwald you are guaranteed to see it many times! What more could you want from an enjoyable hiking tour? Exactly – the typical Bavarian Brotzeit! With pretzels, Obazda and a cool beer you can get the taste of Bavaria during a break from hiking. More info and details about hiking in the alps at a glance.

Details about the hiking tour on the Zugspitze

Lovely hikes, a unique mountain panorama and the warmth of Bavaria: you can experience it all during your next hiking holiday. On the border-crossing hike between Tirol and Bavaria you will take in the Alps form a particularly beautiful side. Zugspitze, the Wetterstein Mountains, Ehrwalder Alm: the route takes you past well-known mountain ranges and to romantic alpine landscapes. The seasons have their very own charm at the foot of the Zugspitze: in early summer the meadows and forests are full of energy, while in autumn the leaves glow in full colour. Decide for yourself when to start your next hiking holiday in Bavaria!

Highlights of the hiking holiday at a glance:

  • Once around the Zugspitze: No matter whether from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Leutasch or Ehrwald – every day a new panorama of Germany’s biggest mountain awaits.
  • Romantic gorges: "Water moves" - this becomes especially clear in the gorges you cross on your hiking holiday.
  • Hike with your dog: This leisurely hiking trail is particularly good for a hiking holiday with your dog.

Useful information about hiking in the Zugspitze region

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the starting point for the seven-day hiking tour. Already at arrival you will experience the Bavarian charm of the town – and look forward to the week ahead. Every day you will hike a little further around the Zugspitze: leisurely, varied and without great differences in altitude. The daily hikes are a maximum of five hours and between nine and 18 kilometres. Leave the planning of your hiking holiday in Bavaria to the Eurohike team. The daily tours have been put together with great attention to detail, so you don’t miss any highlights!

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  • 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Self-guided Tour
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Itinerary

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.Wildromantisch starten Sie Ihren Wandertag durch die Partnachklamm, wo sich die Wassermassen des Wettersteingebirges treffen. Anschließend führt Ihr Weg über sanfte Hügel und Almwiesen nach Klais oder Mittenwald.

Hotel example: Post Mittenwald

approx. 5 hours
16 km
640 m
430 m

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.

Hotel example: Tirolerhof

approx. 4 hours
14 km
220 m
30 m

You have the choice: either to relax or to take a walk to the lakes in and around Seefeld. Or you opt for an excursion on one of the Seefelder summits, either walking or taking the cable car. Return to Leutasch by coach.

Hotel example: Tirolerhof

approx. 3 hours
9 km
300 m
220 m

Short bus ride into 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.

Hotel example: Stern

approx. 5 hours
17 km
440 m
290 m

Step by Stepp 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.

Hotel example: Riessersee Hotel

approx. 4.5 hours
12 km
540 m
510 m

Characteristics of the route

Varied walking tour only requiring a good basic fitness level. You walk on well maintained walking trails and partly on forest paths. Higher gradients are managed mostly by transfers or cable car. Daily walking times are max. 5 hours.

Zugspitze hiking map

Prices and events

All data for 2023 at a glance
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Place of arrival: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
  Season 1
20.05.2023 - 11.06.2023
18.09.2023 - 07.10.2023

Arrival daily
Season 2
12.06.2023 - 02.07.2023
28.08.2023 - 17.09.2023

Arrival daily
Season 3
03.07.2023 - 27.08.2023

Arrival daily
Around Zugspitze, 7 days, DE-ZUWGA-07A
Base price
699.00
789.00
839.00
Surcharge single room 149.00 149.00 149.00

Category: pretty 3*** hotels and country hotels

Season 1
May 20, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023
Sep 18, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023
Arrival daily
Season 2
Jun 12, 2023 - Jul 2, 2023
Aug 28, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023
Arrival daily
Season 3
Jul 3, 2023 - Aug 27, 2023
Arrival daily
Around Zugspitze, 7 days, DE-ZUWGA-07A
Base price
Surcharge single room
699.00
149.00
789.00
149.00
839.00
149.00

Category: pretty 3*** hotels and country hotels

Season 1
May 20, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023
Sep 18, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023
Season 2
Jun 12, 2023 - Jul 2, 2023
Aug 28, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023
Season 3
Jul 3, 2023 - Aug 27, 2023
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Double room p.P.
Surcharge single room
79.00
35.00
89.00
35.00
89.00
35.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
  Season 1
May 20, 2023 - Jun 11, 2023
Sep 18, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023

Arrival daily
Season 2
Jun 12, 2023 - Jul 2, 2023
Aug 28, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023

Arrival daily
Season 3
Jul 3, 2023 - Aug 27, 2023

Arrival daily
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Double room p.P. 79.00 89.00 89.00
Surcharge single room 35.00 35.00 35.00
Prices per person in EUR

Services and infos

Services

Included:

  • Accomomodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • 1 Downhill fare cable car Ehrwald

 

  • 1 Fare Zugspitzbahn lake Eibsee – Garmisch
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline
Infos

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

  • By train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and a short walk or a short bus ride to the starting hotel.
  • Munich airport.
  • Parking: limited number of hotel parking spaces free of charge, no reservation possible. Plenty of parking options free of charge near the hotel.

Things to note:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Train fare from Klais to Mittenwald, approx. EUR 3 per person
  • Bus fare from Seefeld to Leutasch, approx. EUR 3 per person
  • Bus fare from Leutasch to Gaistal, approx. EUR 3 per person
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

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