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Winter Sports in the Zugspitze Region

Bavaria,Germany

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The 10 most beautiful winter sports in the Zugspitze Region

Summit cross on the Wank
Winter Hiking · Zugspitze Region
from Schlattan over the Wank to Farchant
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
14.8 km
5:45 h
900 m
1,100 m
This crossing of the Wank is possible all year round. In winter, there are times when the mountain railway is not in operation, when the tour is particularly rewarding, as there are significantly fewer people on the extremely popular Wank. Non-operating times in winter 23/24: 06.11.-24.12.2023, 08.01.2024 until the start of the summer season 24
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Ice formations worth seeing in the Partnach Gorge
Winter Hiking · Wetterstein Mountains and Mieminger chain
Winter hike through the Partnach Gorge
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
7.6 km
3:00 h
490 m
490 m
When Father Frost drops his icy curtains, the Partnach Gorge is transformed into a fascinating world of ice - for young and old.
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The last steep passage in the Kistenkar before you can get out onto the plateau.
Ski Touring · Bavarian Prealps
Kistenkar from Eschenlohe
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
1
12.9 km
5:30 h
1,400 m
1,400 m
Solitary, steep ski tour where good conditions are important
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A dreamlike atmosphere of light and fog in the late afternoon.
Snowshoe walking · Zugspitze Region
Schöttelkarspitze winter ascent
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
13.4 km
7:14 h
1,404 m
1,404 m
Demanding mountain hike to the summit of the Schöttelkarspitze, which can be done with or without snowshoes depending on the conditions.
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Break at the old lift cabin
Winter Hiking · Bavarian Prealps
Roßwank (1688 m) from Schlattan
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
10.9 km
4:00 h
800 m
800 m
Scenic winter hike from Schlattan to the Roßwank in the Estergebirge mountains
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Start on the initially flat forest road
Ski Touring · Bavarian Prealps
Up the Simetsberg (1840 m) from Einsiedl
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
12.2 km
4:30 h
1,050 m
1,050 m
The long hike to happiness: ski tour to the Simetsberg (1840 m)
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The ascent above the chairlift is also mostly wide.
Winter Hiking · Wetterstein Mountains and Mieminger chain
Hoher Kranzberg (1391 m) from Mittenwald
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
8 km
4:00 h
475 m
475 m
Whether as a winter hike, snowshoe tour or on a sledge: The tour to the Hoher Kranzberg is worth a trip for young and old in winter!
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Die Weltspitze beim König Ludwig Lauf
Cross-Country Skiing · Ammergauer Alpen
König Ludwig Loipe - Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
31.6 km
6:30 h
137 m
135 m
Das schönste, was der Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen zu bieten hat in einer Loipe - Tradition und Kultur zwischen dem Passionsort Oberammergau, Kloster Ettal und Schloss Linderhof
Naturpark Ammergauer Alpen
Ice Climbing · Zugspitze Region
Sleeping Beauty (M3) Heimgarten north face ice and mixed climbing
Toprecommended route Difficulty WI3-, M3 moderate
10.8 km
6:00 h
1,100 m
1,100 m
Easy ice and mixed route on the Heimwarten north face, partially secured with bolts
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Ab der Diensthütte kann man schon mal die Abfahrtsroute studieren
Ski Touring · Toelzer Land
Simetsberg Skitour 15. Januar 2021
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
12.2 km
3:53 h
1,024 m
1,022 m
Herrliche Aussicht vorher Lange Passage über Forstweg und Wald. Ab der Simetsberg Diensthütte wundervoller Hang. Gipfelhang ist ein kleines Latschen-Labyrinth.
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Hoher Kranzberg von Mittenwald über Lautersee und Ferchensee by Haiyu
March 28, 2024 · Community
Route done on February 03, 2024
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Winter hike – Sonnenweg by Nataly
January 26, 2024 · Community
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Winterwanderung - Scherenauer Runde by Nataly
January 26, 2024 · Community
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