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Zugspitze, Garmisch-Partenkirchen

4.7

#1 of 51 in Winter Sports in Germany

Mountain Ski Area Must See

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It is often said that Germany touches the sky at Zugspitze, which features the highest peak in the country. It's also one of the country's most popular ski resorts. Rising nearly 3,000 m (9,700 ft) above sea level, this mountain was first conquered in 1820 by military officer and surveying technician Josef Naus. Today, you can choose one of three routes to the summit. You can reach the top much easier than Naus and his team did: Choose one of three cable cars running up and down these slopes. They transport about 500,000 people each year. Nine ski lifts cover the area during the peak of the winter season. Both hikers and skiers can find two well-known alpine huts on the western slopes of the mountain. You can purchase tickets for the ski areas online. Our Garmisch-Partenkirchen trip builder makes visiting Zugspitze and other Garmisch-Partenkirchen attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.

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• By 375ilyaa

  The place is worth to visit fir both sightseeing and skiing. You can reach the place either by cog-wheel train - directly to the skiing area or the train and then cable car - to the sightseeing area.....  more »

• By priceb19

  Highest point in Germany and so worth going up there even if you are not skiing. We went up there in bad weather but it was still an incredible experience, just the ride up the mountain in the...  more »

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• By Dave the dave

  First time flying over it. Great Experience!!!

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• By Karenrae Dawson

  Went to the top many years ago. Absolutely beautiful. Could see for miles

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