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Are you ready for all the details about my 2-day hike to Zugspitze? My experience, insider tips, and all information that you need to know is summarized in this blog post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. A hike to Zugspitze – what is it like<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Possible routes and starting points<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Where to stay overnight when hiking Zugspitze<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. How to book the stay at Knorrh\u00fctte<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. What to bring for the hike to Zugspitze<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. What you DON’t need to bring to the hike to Zugspitze<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. How to get to the starting point of the hike to Zugspitze<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Further information and a detailed description of the hike<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Where to stay before the hike?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. When is the best time to hike Zugspitze in 2 days?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Can you hike Zugspitze in autumn, like September or October?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Can you hike Zugspitze in winter?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. What else would you like to know about the hike to Zugspitze?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    GOOD NEWS: I am hosting guided hikes to Zugspitze in July, August & September 2025. Click here for more infos & booking.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. A hike to Zugspitze – what it is like<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany (2962 meters)<\/strong> and it is a highlight for every hiker. The hiking trail itself is very diversified, but also very challenging.<\/strong> I especially liked this hike because it was my first hike of more days and felt kind of like a big adventure<\/strong>, to carry all the stuff you need for the night etc. And I loved the view from the top. Because you can see my favourite lake in the world, Lake Eibsee, from above, which is breathtaking.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Summary of the hike to Zugspitze:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Distance:<\/strong> 21 kilometres<\/span>
    \nDifference in Altitude:<\/strong> 2270 meters<\/span>
    \nDuration:<\/strong> 13 hours in 2 – 3 days<\/span>
    \nParking:<\/strong> Karl-und Martin-Neuner-Platz, 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Possible routes and starting points:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are various options to hike the highest mountain in Germany, as well as various routes and lengths. You can start the hike in Germany or Austria and choose between popular and off the path tracks. You can find a good overview of all various options on this blog. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We took one of the classical routes, through Rheintal (Rein valley), which starts in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany and choose to do it on 2 days. Another option is the same route but in 3 days. This is especially recommended for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This is a summary of our route:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Starting point:<\/strong> Olympic ski jump at Garmisch-Partenkirchen
    \nDay 1:<\/strong> Garmisch-Partennkirchen – Partnachklamm – Reintalangerh\u00fctte – Knorrh\u00fctte (overnight)
    \nDay 2:<\/strong> Knorrh\u00fctte –  exhausting shale field – final climbing part – peak
    \nWay down:<\/strong> by cable car <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Instead of staying overnight at Knorrh\u00fctte, you can stay at Reintalangerh\u00fctte, which is located about 2-3 hours before Knorrh\u00fctte. Find a description of our hike to Zugspitze in the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Description of the 2-day-hike to Zugspitze:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    I loved the beginning of this hike. It starts in a gorge of the river Partnach.<\/strong> Normally this place is really busy on weekends but in the early morning on a weekday, you will have it all for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Ein Beitrag geteilt von Maria | travel blogger \u2661 (@readysteady.travel)<\/a> am