Bavaria Mountain Hiking Around Zugspitze

Day 1: Arrival in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Day 2: Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Mittenwald/Klais (10 miles / 16 km)
Day 3: Mittenwald/Klais - Leutasch (9 miles / 14 km)
Day 4: Leutasch (7 miles / 11 km)
Day 5: Leutasch - Ehrwald (10.5 miles / 17 km)
Day 6: Ehrwald - Garmisch-Partenkirchen (7.5 miles / 12 Km)
Day 7: Departure from Garmisch-Partenkirchen

All distances are approximate. The itinerary may change due to weather, local authorities' provisions, or unforeseen circumstances like roadwork. Temporary deviations may occur along the route, not reflected in maps. Follow local directions in such cases.

Day 1: Arrival in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Upon arrival, settle into your hotel before setting off to explore. Wander through Ludwigstrasse, where you'll find quirky shops full of handmade crafts and tasty local treats. Don't miss the Werdenfels Museum for a peek into the region's history. If time permits, catch a cable car up Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, for beautiful mountain views. End the day with a classic Bavarian dinner of schnitzel, dumplings, and local beer.

Sample Accommodations: Hotel Staudacherhof Garmisch-Partenkirchen (2025), Wellnesshotel Staudacherhof (2026)

Day 2: Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Mittenwald/Klais (10 miles / 16 km)
Begin the day with a scenic walk through the Partnach Gorge, featuring dramatic limestone walls rising up to 80 meters, with the Partnach River carving its way through. As you pass through the gorge, you'll witness the converging waters of the Wetterstein Massif, an area that includes some of the highest peaks in the region. Continue over gentle hills and alpine meadows, dotted with wildflowers, grazing cattle, and traditional Bavarian chalets. Depending on hotel availability, your destination might be the tranquil village of Klais, known for its traditional Bavarian architecture and Roman history, or the town of Mittenwald, renowned for its historic violin-making industry, quaint streets, and Lüftlmalerei frescoes.

Elevation: +640m / -430m
Duration: 5 hours

Sample Accommodations: Post Hotel Mittenwald or Hotel Sonnenhof

Day 3: Mittenwald/Klais - Leutasch (9 miles / 14 km)
Departing from either Mittenwald or Klais, you’ll follow the route through the Partnach Gorge. Wooden footbridges span up to 40 meters above the rushing waters, offering exhilarating views. As you continue along Leutascher Ache into the valley, you'll pass charming hamlets and flower meadows against the backdrop of the Wetterstein massif, leading you deeper into the Leutasch valley. End the day in Leutasch, a quaint Tyrolean village.

Elevation: +220m / -30m
Duration: 4 hours

Sample Accommodations: Biohotel Leutascherhof

Day 4: Leutasch (7 miles / 11 km)
Today offers the flexibility to unwind or hike to some of the area's most picturesque spots. Follow the Jakobsweg trail to reach the viewpoint at Ropferstubn or continue to the lodge at Brunschkopf for breathtaking vistas. Alternatively, take a walk around Lake Weidach or venture up to the rustic Wildmoosalm.  

Elevation: +/- 350m
Duration: 4 hours

Sample Accommodations: Biohotel Leutascherhof

Day 5: Leutasch - Ehrwald (10.5 miles / 17 km)
After a short bus ride into Gaistal Valley, you’ll be greeted with idyllic summer scenes where Haflinger horses, brown and grey cattle, and Scottish Galloways graze peacefully. Follow the Ganghofer path, a route praised by Bavarian author Ludwig Ganghofer for its tranquility. Continue on to Ehrwalder Alpine Pasture, then descend via cable car into the valley and journey onward to the Alpine village of Ehrwald.

Elevation: +440m / -290m
Duration: 5 hours

Sample Accommodations: Hotel Sonnenspitze Ehrwald (2025), Hotel Alpen Residence (2026)

Day 6: Ehrwald - Garmisch-Partenkirchen (7.5 miles / 12 Km)
Step by step, you ascend to the foothills of Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, where the famous Eibsee offers a stunning view. The tour ends on the shores of Lake Eibsee, surrounded by the panorama of Zugspitz and Garmisch. Enjoy this natural wonder before taking the Zugspitz train back to Garmisch, completing a day filled with mountain vistas and alpine landscapes.

Elevation: +540m / -510m
Duration: 4.5 hours

Sample Accommodations: Hotel Staudacherhof Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Day 7: Departure from Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Your tour concludes following breakfast. Alternatively, you might consider extending your stay to continue exploring this beautiful region!

All 4-star accommodations have been carefully chosen for their historic charm and scenic locations within this region’s natural beauty. While every effort will be made to secure rooms in the specified sample hotels, alternative accommodations of equal suitability will be provided if necessary due to availability.