1820
2,962 m
Josef Naus, Johann Tauschl, Mass Assistant Maier
ZUGSPITZE
Through the Reintal
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Certified Mountain Guide
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Prices from
350,- €
THE MOUNTAIN
At 2,962 meters, the Zugspitze is the highest peak in the Wetterstein Mountains and also Germany's highest elevation. Despite being served by a total of three cable cars, the Zugspitze and the surrounding area offer a wonderful landscape with many surprises. Three glaciers (the Northern and Southern Schneeferner and the Höllentalferner), two of which are now critically endangered, a barren plateau: the Zugspitzplatt with numerous caves, steep rock faces for climbers, long ridges, as well as deep valleys and wild gorges. Cable cars allow many people and cable car tourists to reach the summit effortlessly. However, the various climbs, the walls, and the ridges make it all the more peaceful and secluded.
ABOUT THE TOUR
Zugspitze - Normal Route (Reintal): This route, which was taken by the first climbers, Josef Naus, his mountain guide Johann Tauschl, and his assistant and porter Maier in 1820, is one of the longest climbs on the Zugspitze, with a total of 2,200 meters of elevation gain to be conquered under one's own power and more than 20 kilometers of distance. In terms of scenery, however, this tour offers a wealth of variety and stunningly beautiful and spectacular scenery. It is also the easiest ascent of the Zugspitze and offers even less experienced mountaineers the opportunity to climb Germany's highest peak under their own power.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs:
- 1 overnight stay with half board at the Reintalanger Hut
- Cable car ticket for the descent
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Expenses (accommodation, cable car) for the mountain guide
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Wetterstein Mountains
Best time of year:
End of June - beginning of October
Duration:
2 days
Meeting point:
Garmisch Partenkirchen - Olympic Stadium
What you need
Safety-relevant requirements
- Sure-footedness
Requirements for enjoyment
- Good physical condition for day hikes with up to 1,550 meters of elevation gain and 6 hours of walking time
- No fear of heights
PRICING
PROGRAM
Day 1: Ascent to the Reintalanger Hut
We meet directly at the Olympic Stadium in Garmisch Partenkirchen and, after a quick gear check, we'll begin our ascent through the impressive Partnach Gorge. After about three hours, we'll reach the Bock Hut, where we'll stop for a quick snack. Our trail then continues along the Patnach River through wonderful scenery to the Reintalanger Hut, our destination for the day. In this cozy hut, we can recharge our batteries and recharge for the day ahead in the beautiful surroundings.
6 hours - 14.2 kilometers - ↑ 700 meters elevation gain
Day 2: Ascent to the Zugspitze Summit
We'll have breakfast early at the Reintalanger Hut and set off toward the summit. We pass the Knorr Hut and continue up the steep and, at times, barren Zugspitzplatt. Our gaze wanders along the Jubiläumsgrat (Jubilee Ridge), perhaps one of our next projects and dreams? But today we'll continue on to the most difficult section, the 400-meter-high south face. A difficult hiking trail secured with wire ropes, but even this final hurdle doesn't pose too difficult a challenge, and we're greeted at the summit by countless cable car tourists. What a satisfaction to have climbed this peak under our own steam. We'll take the cable car down for a leisurely descent; we've truly earned it after one of the longest climbs on Germany's highest peak.
5 hours - 7 kilometers - ↑ 1,550 meters elevation gain
The story of the first ascent
Commissioned by King Maximilian I, the Zugspitze was to be surveyed by the "Royal Bavarian Topographical Bureau" for the "Atlas of Bavaria." They wanted to confirm that the Zugspitze was indeed the highest peak in the country. Josef Naus, just 27 years old from Tyrol, was given the task. After several weeks of arduous reconnaissance, the time had come on August 26th. Together with mountain guide Johann Tauschl and his surveyor and porter Maier, they set off for the summit. They reached it on August 27th via the Zugspitzplatt and the Schneeferner. Shortly thereafter, they encountered a violent thunderstorm and were able to escape with difficulty. However, their surveying mission failed due to poor weather conditions.
