Trip to the Summit of the Zugspitze
phred1910 Says: I highly recommend different modes of transportation to/from the summit. Take the cogwheel train from Grainau to the Sonn Alpin station at 2600m and then a short cable car ride to the summit. Then on the way down take the cable car down to the Eibsee. It's a short 3 minute...
phred1910 Says: While the scenery may be awe inspiring, please obey the signs - It's a long way down....
Find your own piece of serenity
phred1910 Says: When arriving at the Sonn Alpin station, which is the endpoint of the cogwheel train, wander off and find a secluded spot to do some deep thinking or to just enjoy the scenery.
phred1910 Says: You can either take the cable car to the summit from the Sonn Alpin or you can hike the last 400m. Are you feeling frisky ??? Good hiking shoes, a helmet, climbing gear...
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The Gateway to the highest point in Germany

Grainau is a small town close to the more famous resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It is the point of access to the Eibsee and also a stop on the cogwheel train and the location of the cable car...
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