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Alpine climbing routes in the Zugspitze Region

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The 10 most beautiful alpine climbing routes in the Zugspitze Region

Schon am Vorgipfel eröffnen sich imposante Tiefblicke nach Mittenwald.
Alpine Climbing · Karwendel
Gerberkreuz Südwestgrat
Toprecommended route Difficulty IV difficult Open
15.7 km
10:00 h
1,500 m
1,500 m
Alpine Freude über Mittenwald: der Gerberkreuz Südwestgrat
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Luftig und alpin: Über Westkante aufs Laberköpfl
Alpine Climbing · Ammergauer Alpen
Über die Reindlkante aufs Laberköpfl (1411 m)
Toprecommended route Difficulty IV moderate
1
9.8 km
4:30 h
710 m
710 m
Alpine, luftige und überraschend wenig abgekletterte Klettertour aufs Laberköpfl (1411 m)
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The Höllental peaks disappear below the horizon ...
Alpine Climbing · Zugspitze Region
Jubilee ridge upwards
Toprecommended route Difficulty III- difficult
2
7.2 km
7:30 h
1,805 m
875 m
The much travelled and often described Jubiläumsgrat is usually climbed from the Zugspitze downwards. If you would like to try it the other way round, i.e. up to the summit, you will find a guide with practical tips here.
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Max Plötz und Klara Palme am Gipfel des Gerberkreuz
Alpine Climbing · Karwendel
Alpine Klettertour via Südwestgrat aufs Gerberkreuz im Karwendel
Toprecommended route Difficulty IV moderate
5.9 km
7:30 h
1,470 m
160 m
Solide und abwechslungsreich Ausgesetzte und aussichtsreiche alpine Klettertour in besten Fels auf das markante Gerberkreuz oberhalb von Mittenwald.
ALPIN - Das Bergmagazin.
Panorama of the summit. In the background, the Jubilee Ridge from the Alpspitze (left) to the Zugspitze (right)
Alpine Climbing · Zugspitze Region
Kleiner Waxenstein (2,136 m) via Mannl and north-east ridge
Toprecommended route Difficulty II easy
2
9.4 km
6:00 h
1,256 m
1,256 m
Varied mountain tour with beautiful climbing in grade II in exposed terrain. Great ridge climbing in the summit area.
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Schüsselkarspitze Peters-Haringer
Alpine Climbing · Wetterstein Mountains and Mieminger chain
Schüsselkarspitze (2537 m) SSO face - Peters-Haringer
PremiumPremium content Difficulty VII- difficult
12 km
11:00 h
1,452 m
1,452 m
An alpine classic often conjures up thoughts of bad bolts, brittle rock and tangled lines. Far from it in the southern Wetterstein: in sunny weather, the rock and temperatures are almost reminiscent of the south of France, as is the protection at times.
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The south face of the Schüsselkarspitze from the Puittal valley
Alpine Climbing · Wetterstein Mountains and Mieminger chain
Schüsselkarspitze (2537 m) SSO face - Rainer-Aschenbrenner VII (VI- obl.)
PremiumPremium content Difficulty VII difficult
11.9 km
10:00 h
1,446 m
1,445 m
If you like the Wetterstein limestone and its climbing, the "Rainer-Aschenbrenner" offers another top route in bombproof rock. The great drip holes in some pitches and the grippy overhang of the key pitch are sure to delight anyone who feels comfortable on this steep terrain and difficulty ridge.
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Deep view from the upper part of
Alpine Climbing · Wettersteingebirge
Schüsselkarspitze Westgratturm (2370 m) S-Wall - Cloud 7 VII+ (VII+ obl.)
PremiumPremium content Difficulty VII+ difficult
12.5 km
8:00 h
1,215 m
1,205 m
The tour is one of the newer creations on the Schüsselkarspitze and impresses with spectacular climbing in the first four pitches: overhanging passages alternate with slabs and cracks.
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Schüsselkarspitze Westgratturm - Siemens-Wolf
Alpine Climbing · Wettersteingebirge
Schüsselkarspitze Westgratturm (2370 m) S-Wall - Siemens-Wolf IV+ (IV+ obl.)
PremiumPremium content Difficulty IV+ moderate
12.5 km
6:30 h
1,167 m
1,157 m
The "Siemens-Wolf" impresses as a pleasure or beginner's tour with all its advantages: solid rock, good protection and a sunny ambience.
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The upper pitches (
Alpine Climbing · Zugspitzland
Höllentorkopf north edge (IV+)
Toprecommended route Difficulty IV+, 4b moderate
3
3.6 km
7:00 h
550 m
550 m
Beautiful alpine but sufficiently secured climbing tour in a marvellous landscape. Climbing several times in the upper 4th grade. Ascent and descent quite comfortable when using the railway.
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Über die Reindlkante aufs Laberköpfl (1411 m) by Wolfram
May 15, 2024 · alpenvereinaktiv.com
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Route done on May 12, 2024
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Jubilee ridge - from the Zugspitze to the Alpspitze by Tom
April 07, 2024 · Community
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Jubilee ridge upwards by Bergwanderguide
February 12, 2024 · Community
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Route done on July 14, 2023
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