The Classic Zugspitze Circuit

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Day 1: Arrival in Garmisch

Arrival in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The resort was formed when the two towns united in 1935. Garmisch is considered the more fashionable part, while Partenkirchen’s cobblestone streets retain a traditional Bavarian feel.

• Accommodation: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten or similar

Day 2: Garmisch – Mittenwald/Klais | 16km

The day starts with a wild and idyllic walk through Partnach Gorge, where the waters of Wetterstein massif meet. You continue via soft rolling hills and alpine pastures to Klais or Mittenwald.

• Walking for the day: approx. 5h, 16km, ­↑­­­­640m ↓430m
• Accommodation: Post Hotel Mittenwald or similar

Day 3: Mittenwald/Klais – Leutasch | 14km

Precise stone masonry cuts the route through the gorge into steep rock walls. Bold wooden footbridges cross the river up to 40m above the water. Enjoy the contrasting walk along the Leutascher Ache river into the valley. Past hamlets and meadows covered in flowers with the Wetterstein massif in the background, you walk into the widening Leutasch valley.

• Walking for the day: approx. 4h, 14km, ↑­­­­220m ↓30m
• Accommodation: Hotel Tirolerhof or similar

Day 4: Day off or Loop Tour | 11km

oday you can relax or take a hike to the most beautiful places in the area. Hike along the Jakobsweg to the panoramic view at the Ropferstubn or climb to the viewing lodge at the Brunschkopf. Take a leisurely stroll around Lake Weidach or up to the rustic Wildmoosalm.

• Walking for the day: approx. 4h, 11km, ↑­­­­350m ↓250m
• Accommodation: Hotel Tirolerhof or similar
  

Day 5: Leutasch – Ehrwald | 17km

A short bus ride takes you to Gaistal valley. During the summer, you can spot the local Haflinger horses wandering across the fields and the brown and grey cattle and Scottish Galloways. You walk along the Ganghofer path through picturesque scenery and up to the Ehrwalder alpine pasture where Bavarian author Ludwig Ganghofer sought a retreat in the past. Take the cable car down into the valley and continue to Ehrwald.

• Walking for the day: approx. 5-6h, 17km, ↑­­­­440m ↓290m
• Accommodation: Hotel Restaurant Stern or similar

Day 6: Ehrwald – Eibsee – Garmisch (Optional Mt Zugspitze climb) | 12km

Step by step, you walk up to the foothills of Zugspitze and take in the famous Eibsee scenic view. The tour ends on the banks of the lovely lake Eibsee with a full view of the magnificent Zugspitze-Garmisch panorama. You may take the cable car to Mount Zugspitze. Take the Zugspitze train back to Garmisch (fare included).

• Walking for the day: approx. 4.5h, 12km, ↑­­­­540m ↓510m
• Accommodation: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten or similar

Day 7: Departure

Departure on your own or extension upon request.

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• Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
• Alpenrose
• Hotel Stern

Note that hotels are subject to availability. In case a particular hotel (from the ones pictured above) is fully booked for your desired dates, we will replace it with a hotel of equal or higher value and quality level. We will provide exact accommodation details to you upon booking confirmation.

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• Staudacherhof
• Post Hotel Mittenwald
• Sonnenspitze
• Biohotel Leutascher Hof

Garmisch: Staudacherhof 4*

It’s a family-run hotel located in a central yet quiet location in the heart of the Alpine town of Garmisch. At the start and the end of your hiking holiday, you get to enjoy two relaxing nights in comfortable rooms with Alpine decor. There are plenty of facilities to deeply relax such as the in-house very charming spa area with an indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, steam room and many more. The restaurant serves Bavarian and international specialities.

Mittenwald: Hotel Post 4*

Hotel Post is beautifully designed in the former Thurn and Taxis-postal station. In the typical Bavarian public rooms and the quaint beer garden, regional cuisine and cool beer are served. Charming modern rooms and a pool provide the necessary relaxation.

Leutasch: Biohotel Leutascherhof 4*

Biohotel Leutascherhof offers pure quietness and relaxation, surrounded by this unique mountain ambience, which you get to marvel at from the sun lounge after the hiking tours. Additionally, there is a spa area with sauna, a so-called ‚Brechlbad’ (herbal steam room) and a ‚Kraxnofen’ (Carinthian hay bath oven). For breakfast and dinner, an elaborate cuisine awaits with freshly sourced, local produce.

Ehrwald: Hotel Sonnenspitze 4*

You will enjoy your stay there, be it on the sun terrace with a view onto the impressive mountain world of the Zugspitz-massif, in the small but luxurious spa area with sauna and steam room or in the comfortable rooms with a regional interior. The cosy hotel-restaurant serves regional Tyrolean and Austrian cuisine.

Note that hotels are subject to availability. In case a particular hotel (from the ones pictured above) is fully booked for your desired dates, we will replace it with a hotel of equal or higher value and quality level. We will provide exact accommodation details to you upon booking confirmation.

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• There are good train connections from Munich. Once you arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen train station, you can reach your starting hotel by a short walk or a bus ride.
• Limited free parking is available at the starting hotel. Public parking garage costs approx. EUR 20 per week. No reservation possible.