We Climbed Germany’s Highest Mountain | Zugspitze

We Climbed Germany’s Highest Mountain | Zugspitze

It’s the highest mountain in all of Germany. Nestled in the Veterstein mountain range along the border of Germany and Austria, the Zuksba towers above the rest at 2,962 m. To reach the summit, we’ll take the Rinal route, which is the longest route, but also the most scenic, trekking through beautiful, diverse landscapes. The route starts at the Olympic Ski Stadium and leads directly to the Partn. From there, we head to the first of three mountain huts along the way for a rest and a meal before continuing along the path upward. Following the river, we’ll pass by the second hut and continue on the path through the forest and on the main ascent, landing at the final hut, the Canor hut, where we’ll spend the night. Bright and early on day two, we will finish the ascent through the rock fields before reaching the summit. The hike begins at the Olympic ski jump where we make our way through the stadium onto the trail. Following the stream, we come to the park, which cost €10 per person to enter. The gorge is an incredible site all on its own, and many take a trip to the mountains just for this. But we continue on. We’re 3 hours into the hike and already breaking out the walking sticks. little bit of elevation before you even get to the first of the three huts. So, good to have these. Roughly 3 and 1 half hours into the hike, we arrive at the first mountain hut along the Rinel route. Serving delicious Bavarian fair like smoked first, the Boach Hut is a welcome stop for hikers now roughly a quarter of the way in their journey up the mountain. keeping the river on our left, we pass through winding force of mountain pine before the trail opens. Returning to the river. Here we are greeted by the Ral Langanger Hut, the second hut along the Rinal route. This hut is situated at roughly the halfway point, so many choose to stay here overnight. The route in the Alps is really straightforward and you’re probably not going to get lost cuz there’s a lot of signs pointing you in the right direction. But if you’re ever confused near the end as you get closer to the hut, you’re going to see these red arrows pointing you in the right direction. The path turns from solid rock to a very loose scree while sharply climbing higher and higher. After nearly 9 hours, we reach the last of the mountain huts, the Canor hut. The food here is rustic and delicious. Pork goulash with rice and potato soup. Perfect after a full day of hiking. It cost about €30 per person to stay, plus another 10 for the meal tickets. Cash only. Reservations must be made in advance online, and the earlier the better. Also required are house slippers as boots are not allowed in the main living quarters and a sleeping bag liner. The climb onward presses through mosscovered rocks and patches of green before returning to the barren scree fields. The final ascent to the top is a steep climb up more scree and the loose rock acts more like sand beneath our feet. The summit is home to a large platform holding a restaurant and massive cable car system which we take on the descent, but not before reaching the golden cross marking the true summit. Here we scramble across narrow rock and up the ladders built right into its side, making accessible for most who visit. We ride the cable car down the mountain. An easy and fast ride that makes visiting the Zuk spitza a comfortable reality even for those not able to make the climb. The cable car drops us off at Lake Ibsy where we board the nearby cog wheel train taking us back to Garmish spot in Kirken and the start of our adventure. [Applause] Praise [Applause] God.

At 2,962m (9,718ft), the Zugspitze is Germany’s highest mountain. Taking the reintal route, we summited this beautiful mountain in two days, staying in a mountain hut overnight. Join us as we climb through a wide range of gorgeous landscapes, from deep green forests, to barren rocky plains.

0:00 Intro
0:48 Olympic Ski Stadium
1:16 Partnachklamm
2:52 Bockhutte
3:49 Reintalangerhutte
5:01 Knorrhutte
6:48 Summit

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