Grainau Travel Guide

  The summit
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  • The summit
      The summit
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  • Ants on the hill
      Ants on the hill
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  • Like a bird
      Like a bird
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  • Ommmmmm
      Ommmmmm
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  • A view of the Eibsee
      A view of the Eibsee
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Transportation  

Trip to the Summit of the Zugspitze
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phred1910 220 reviews
Looking down from the cable car

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 walk back to the train station - or do it in the reverse order.

Written Jul 21, 2003

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Warnings and Dangers  

Temperature Difference at the Summit
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phred1910 220 reviews
Yes it's July, yes that's snow and ice

While it may be really hot down in Grainau, bring a long pair of pants and a jacket with you. While I didn't need them (growing up in Northern Michigan makes you immune to cold), I notice a lot of people with jackets and long pants....It was 35C at the base, and I would estimate it was about 18C at the summit.

Written Jul 21, 2003

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Off The Beaten Path  

Find your own piece of serenity
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phred1910 220 reviews
Ommmmmm

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.

Written Jul 21, 2003

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Sports & Outdoors  

Flying High Again
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Like a bird

Drifting silently, effortlessly, above the Zugspitze - a glider is a fantastic way to see the peak... I watched this glider do circles above the peak and was very jealous

Written Jul 21, 2003

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Hike to the summit
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phred1910 220 reviews
Ants on the hill

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 ???

Equipment: Good hiking shoes, a helmet, climbing gear...

Written Jul 21, 2003

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