How do you get to the Zugspitze from Garmisch?

From Garmisch-Partenkirchen to the Zugspitze plateau The 90-year-old cogwheel train takes you from the Zugspitzbahn station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Grainau to Lake Eibsee and through the 4.5-kilometre Zugspitztunnel. First stop: Zugspitze plateau at 2,600 metres above sea level.



People Also Ask

Trip overview The train between Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Station) and Zugspitze takes 45 min. The train service runs several times per day from Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Station) to Zugspitze.

MORE DETAILS

I really enjoyed it and was a highlight for me. Yes it's Just a cable car up the mountain but I was there on a clear day and the views were awesome. Being able to sit and have a couple Biers und Wurst was a lunch I'll never forget. Walking around and lounging by the glacier was cool as well.

MORE DETAILS

Garmisch classic allows for more hiking, as there are multiple lifts/peaks, whereas Zugspitze is one peak (the tallest one in Germany). If you're coming from Garmisch, you have to take a train (~45min) to a cable car (~10min) to get to the top of Zugspitze, whereas Garmisch Classic is a lot less time.

MORE DETAILS

Getting From Munich to Zugspitze, Germany's Highest Peak The day starts in Munich with a train ride to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. From there, you hop aboard a classic cogwheel train and climb nearly 3,000 meters to the highest peak in Germany. Spend your day exploring the glacier and taking in the stunning views.

MORE DETAILS

How long to stay in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A lot of people come to Garmisch-Partenkirchen for a few days but you could easily spend 2 weeks there. To see everything in this travel guide to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you should at least plan 5 days, as in 5 days packed with activities.

MORE DETAILS

The Ticket Zugspitze includes one ascent and one descent. The ticket can also be used for the Zugspitze Round Trip with the cogwheel train, the Gletscherbahn cable car and the Cable car Zugspitze. The 2 peak pass includes a Ticket Zugspitze and a Garmisch-Classic ticket.

MORE DETAILS

Tickets are usually still available at the ticket counters on site. However, the daily quota may be exhausted, especially on fair-weather days, weekends and during public holidays. We therefore recommend buying tickets in our online shop in advance if possible. Does an online ticket include a seat reservation?

MORE DETAILS

Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a multitude of relaxed walks and easy hikes that are perfect for all age groups.

MORE DETAILS

The skiing at Zugspitze is in a northerly aspect glacier bowl providing open alpine terrain with a seemingly satisfying 720m skiable vertical. The piste trails are best suited to beginner & lower intermediate skiers & snowboarders.

MORE DETAILS

The skiing at Zugspitze is in a northerly aspect glacier bowl providing open alpine terrain with a seemingly satisfying 720m skiable vertical. The piste trails are best suited to beginner & lower intermediate skiers & snowboarders.

MORE DETAILS