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  Zugspitze - Wikipedia
Mit einer kurzen Unterbrechung nach Kriegsende 1945 finden seit dieser Zeit permanente, bemannte Wetterbeobachtungen auf der Zugspitze statt.
Steige auf die Zugspitze führen von Grainau durch das Höllental, von Partenkirchen durch die Partnachklamm mit Anschluss in das Reintal und von Ehrwald auf der Tiroler Seite über die Westflanke.
Auf beiden Wegen sind bis zum Gipfel der Zugspitze 2.200 Höhenmeter zu überwinden, somit ist der Aufstieg auch für Trainierte eine Herausforderung.
de.wikipedia.org /wiki/Zugspitze   (1053 words)

  
 Distantpeak - Ascending Zugspitze (2962m) in Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Zugspitze means "train peak" in German, and several cable cars and underground trains take millions of tourists to the summit, which features a restaurant, bar, observation tower and several souvenir shops.
Because of the crowds I was not tempted to visit the mountain at all, but due to the fact that Zugspitze is the highest peak in Germany, I decided to go for it, even though the only purpose would be to increase my tiny collection of nation highpoints from 3 to 4.
My initial plan was to climb Zugspitze by fair means, but when I moved my way up the ladders I had an awkward feeling of breaking some basic rules.
distantpeak.com /web/mountains/europe/zugspitze   (645 words)

  
 Zugspitze - Europe for Visitors
A cogwheel railroad and three different cable cars provide an effortless route to the top, where you can enjoy views of four countries before sitting down to a pleasant meal or quaffing a drink on a terrace overlooking a glacier.
ünchner Haus." The Zugspitze is very much a mountain, and its scenery is nothing short of spectacular.
As attractions go, the Zugspitze ranks a solid zehn on a scale of ten.
europeforvisitors.com /germany/garmisch/zugspitze.htm   (231 words)

  
 Zugspitze Skiing
Of course, on days when the snow is perfect and the sun is shining, it's easy to forget how long the train journey is and how uncomfortable the seats can be, or the queues for the cable car in busy periods when the snow is poor at a lower elevation.
The train to the Zugspitze leaves from just behind the main railway station and calls at the base of the other ski areas (see Garmisch Skiing) and the village of Grainau before the Eibsee lake.
The Zugspitze is a "must-ski" for those taking a break in Garmisch - but only in the right conditions.
www.skigermany.com /skiing/garmisch/zugspitze-skiing.php   (405 words)

  
 The Zugspitze 2,964 Meters'! The highest summit in Germany. A trip report from September 10/12, 2001!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In the Huette was a party of school kids from Northern Germany doing the Zugspitze and a loop on the hiking trail across the border to Austria, (wow!) a couple parties heading back down because of the snow and a solo climber from Leibzig named Jochen.
I was encouraged with this break in the clouds; however, breakfast saw the mountain in a thick fog and snow.
The Zugspitze is the highest point in Germany at 2,964 meters.
www.grandcanyontreks.org /zugspitze.htm   (1151 words)

  
 Snowboarding on the Zugspitze
I was determined to snowboard on the Zugspitze this week after being foiled by bad weather the week before.
The Zugspitze is Germany's highest mountain, and is just inside the border with Austria.
Here's a shot of the summit of the Zugspitze from the peak at the far side of the ski field.
members.tripod.com /brettsk_e/Zugspitze/index.html   (474 words)

  
 Zugspitze - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
View from the Zugspitze platform looking south toward Austria.
Climbing up the Zugspitze can involve either one of two routes.
View from the Zugspitze platform looking north toward Germany.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Zugspitze   (654 words)

  
 Zugspitze
The Zugspitze was actually only one peak out of a range of Alpine mountains with a glacial arête (gentle sloping shelf caused by the flow of glaciers) in the middle.
From there, two options were available to reach the Zugspitze -- the gondola going over the mountaintops or the cog-wheel rail that burrowed one mile through them.
The true top of the Zugspitze, the so-called "Top of Germany," was close to the observation deck.
www.tompgalvin.com /places/de/bayern/zugspitze.htm   (895 words)

  
 Peter Rohde » Blog Archive » Climbing the Zugspitze
This is not quite the atmosphere that a mountaineer hopes to be rewarded with, although I have to confess that it is quite nice to able to sit down and have a coffee after climbing for 7 hours.
The amount of snow on the Zugspitze varies quite a bit from year to year, and obivously depending on the time of year.
However, keep in mind that the Zugspitze is a prime skiing area and the route crossed the ski slopes.
www.physics.uq.edu.au /people/rohde/blog/?p=53   (1116 words)

  
 Zugspitze - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Zugspitze, mountain, 9,721 ft (2,963 m) high, in the Bavarian Alps and on the German-Austrian border; highest peak of Germany.
A cog-and-pinion railroad connects the popular resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, at its foot, with the summit.
The height of madness!; Between the living room and study is a grotto that would delight even the most eccentric of Changing Rooms designers.(Features)
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-Zugspitz.html   (210 words)

  
 Zugspitze - Peakware World Mountain Encyclcopedia
Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany, located near the Austrian border, just over fifty miles south of Munich.
There is an excellent variety of rock climbs on the mountain, although its proximity to Munich has made it a popular tourist area, and there is much development.
An atmospheric research station and a hotel are both situated near the top, and countless trails, two ski lifts, and a railroad all converge on the Zugspitze summit.
www.peakware.com /peaks.html?pk=277   (247 words)

  
 Zugspitze   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The southernmost region of Germany is part of the northern Alps, a mountainous area ranging from hills to mountains.
The highest mountain in Germany is the "Zugspitze", the top of which is 2962 meters or 9717 feet above sea level.
Stepping out at the top of the cable railway you will find the weather station of the Zugspitze and of course, some restaurants offering you the opportunity to sit down for a moment and enjoy a meal and a drink.
www.deutschlandvideos.de /eAlpen.htm   (355 words)

  
 SummitPost - Zugspitze -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
Also called Zugspitz in the area, Zugspitze is part of Wettersteingebirge, a small but important group of limestone mountains on the Austro-German borther, immediately South of the ski resort of Garmish-Partenkirchen.
But the Zugspitze is the Germany's highest mountain and the way up through the Höllental is beautiful until 50 meters under the summit.
Zugspitze: Attempt via the Hoellental in early spring
www.summitpost.org /mountain/rock/150322/zugspitze.html   (650 words)

  
 Sporthotel Zugspitze in Lermoos
The Sporthotel Zugspitze is in the middle of the Tyrolean Alps with a breathtaking view, and is close to the famous Bavarian castles of Linderhof and Neuschwanstein.
Lermoos, a compact and picturesque village at an altitude of 1,000 metres, is located, together with the villages of Ehrwald and Biberwier, around a plain (or Moos) at the foot of the Zugspitze, at 2,962 metres the highest mountain in Germany.
The cable-car trip to the top of the Zugspitze is a must - there are fabulous views from here, as well as a number of restaurants and bars.
www.drive-alive.co.uk /view_hotel.php?id=7505   (465 words)

  
 Raspberry World - Postcards from Europe - Marty Climbs the Zugspitze
So the logical choice this year was the Zugspitze (2962 meters), the highest mountain in Germany.
After much painful deliberation, we decided not to go on the Zugspitze that day, but we would prolong the trip one day, and try again on Friday.
We decided to get some hiking in despite the weather, so we headed east, away from the Zugspitze.
www.raspberryworld.com /postcards/zugspitze_2003_08_01.html   (814 words)

  
 intights - The Zugspitze (2962 m)
Went down to Bavaria to climb the Zugspitze (highest mountain in Germany).
Due to global cooling, Germany's heat wave has ended abruptly and the Zugspitze had received a week of bad weather and about 1m of snow.
Anyway, the walk began alongside a narrow gorge called the Partnachklamm, with blue glacial water, similar to what I've seen in New Zealand (not sure if this is typical of glacial rivers).
intights.livejournal.com /14645.html   (762 words)

  
 Dr Christian Hill - Zugspitze, Germany (2962 m)
The much-maligned Zugspitze (2962 m) is the highest mountain in Germany.
It isn't heavily crevassed but crampons are nice to have when it's icy like this.
The cablecar station from the summit of the Zugspitze.
physchem.ox.ac.uk /~hill/mountains/zugspitze/index.html   (118 words)

  
 Zugspitze | Picture Gallery | Deutsche Welle
Located near the Austrian border in the Bavarian district of Garmish-Partenkirchen, the mighty mountain reaches an impressive 2,962 meters, or 9,718 feet.
And while you most certainly could scale the Zugspitze in the traditional sense (hiking from the base to the top takes two days), the less sporty among us can also enjoy the breathtaking vistas thanks to the Zugspitzbahn cog railway, or two cable car lines that go to the peak.
Of course, these options mean that the summit is regularly crowded with tourists, but then again, you can bet that, with all that fresh Alpine air, coffee and apple strudel never tasted so good.
www.dw-world.de /popups/popup_imagegalleryimage/0,2180,2075281_gid_1941431_lang_2_page_1,00.html   (136 words)

  
 Herzlich Willkommen - Tiroler Zugspitzbahn
This page should provide you with the most important information on the Zugspitze and our organization.
However, we cannot save you a visit – to have personally EXPERIENCED the Zugspitze is certainly something quite special!
We wish you a great deal of pleasure on your virtual journey through our organisation and hope that we are able to give you a small glimpse of the world around the Zugspitze.
www.zugspitze.com /zugspitzbahn/en   (155 words)

  
 Zugspitze, Austria
The Zugspitze massif, part of the Wetterstein range, straddles the frontier between Germany and Austria, surrounded on three sides by deeply slashed valleys.
The summit of the Zugspitze can be reached, on the Austrian side, by cableway (the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn) from Ehrwald-Obermoos, and on the German side by cog railroad (the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn) from Garmisch-Partenkirchen or by cabin cableway from the Eibsee.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.
www.planetware.com /austria/zugspitze-a-t-zugs.htm   (88 words)

  
 Germany Bavaria Zugspitze photo gallery - 31 high quality pictures - Stock photography, photos, pictures
At 2960 m above sea level the Zugspitze is Germany highest mountain.
It lies at the border between Germany and Austria in southern Bavaria and the summit can be reached either by foot or with a cog railway or a cablecar.
For information on licensing Zugspitze photos see here or contact us by email.
www.molon.de /galleries/Germany/Bavaria/Zugspitze   (141 words)

  
 Zugspitze Hostels: Book a cheap hostel in Zugspitze, Germany with no booking fees!
Below is a selection of hostels in Zugspitze.
Igloo Town Zugspitze: High above the clouds you will find the igloo village nestling on the Zugspitze with a spectacular view across four countries.
For the best hostels and youth hostels in Zugspitze click the links above to see more details of great accommodation for students, backpackers and travellers.
www.hostelbookers.com /hostels/germany/zugspitze   (121 words)

  
 Zugspitze   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This hut provides both food and lodging for travelers and is the launching point for most Zugspitze summit attempts.
The well-marked trail to the summit takes you to the far end of the canyon in about an hour, which brings you to the headwall of the canyon.
At the summit of Zugspitze- The highest peak in Germany
mywebpages.comcast.net /donlemma/ZugPage2.htm   (423 words)

  
 Zugspitze, Germany
There are three routes to the summit of the Zugspitze:
The Bayerische Zugspitzbahn, built 1928-30, is a masterpiece of railroad engineering.
The Zugspitze is known to have been climbed by surveyors in 1820, but was probably climbed earlier by local people.
www.planetware.com /germany/zugspitze-d-ba-zug.htm   (224 words)

  
 Hotel Austria holiday Hiking area
Baby-sitting and ski-kindergarden from 9 to 16, starting from 3 years of age, lunch
Skipass including the Zugspitze glacier and valid throughout all the region
The Happy Ski Card, valid for all the tracks including the glacier - 100 ski-lifts and 140 km of ski tracks.
www.hotel-zugspitze.at /english/schigebiet.htm   (77 words)

  
 Ascent to the Zugspitze   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Ascent to the Zugspitze (9782 ft.) across the Rein vally (Reintal)
For untrained climbers the only possibility to reach the Zugspitze is the way along the Rein valley.
Three day trip through the massive of the Wetterstein Partnach Gorge
www.lakesmountainseurope.com /garmisch/ascent.htm   (212 words)

  
 Flickr: Photos tagged with zugspitze
Book a day tour from Munich to the Ettal Monastery and Zugspitze.
You can assign as many tags as you wish to each photo.
Feed – Subscribe to photos tagged with zugspitze
www.flickr.com /photos/tags/zugspitze   (112 words)

  
 Hotels & Local Info - Ehrwalder Almbahnen
We recommend a holiday to you at our **** holiday facilities, Tyrolean Zugspitze.
Under www.ehrwald.com you will find hotels, guest houses, holiday apartments and private renters.
Accommodation in the entire Tyrolean Zugspitze Arena can be found under www.zugspitzarena.com
www.zugspitze.at /ehrwalderalmbahn/en/hotels_local_info.html   (86 words)

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