Category: Peaks & Mountains
Von sanften Aussichtsbergen bis zu den großen Viertausendern: Hier dreht sich alles um die Gipfel der Alpen. Wir stellen markante Berge vor, ihre Geschichte und die schönsten Aussichten.
At 3,768 m the Wildspitze is the highest mountain in North Tyrol and the Ötztal Alps and, after the Großglockner, Austria's second-highest mountain. The glaciated summit is a classic high tour with starting points in Vent and at the Pitztal glacier and requires full glacier equipment. Activities High-alpine tour over…
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At 2,962 m the Zugspitze is Germany's highest mountain, in the Wetterstein range on the German-Austrian border. It holds Germany's last glaciers, the Höllental and Northern Schneeferner. The summit is reachable by three mountain railways and offers a panorama over four countries. Activities Ascent by cable car or rack railway…
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At 1,874 m the Jenner is a well-known viewpoint mountain right by the Königssee. The gondola reopened in 2019 takes visitors comfortably to the top station at around 1,800 m with panoramic views of the Watzmann and Königssee. Highlights Panoramic view of the Watzmann and the Königssee around 600 m…
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A former Nazi-era reception building on the Kehlstein (built 1937–1938), today a restaurant offering a wide view over the Berchtesgaden Alps. Highlights Panoramic view over the Berchtesgaden region, Watzmann and Untersberg Ascent via the spectacular Kehlstein road by special bus Historic brass lift through the rock tunnel A factual look…
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At 2,713 m the Watzmann is Germany's third-highest mountain and at the same time one of its most legendary. Its distinctive profile with the Hocheck, Mittelspitze and Südspitze, the so-called ‚Watzmann children‘, shapes the panorama above the Königssee. Tours on the Watzmann Watzmannhaus (1,930 m): The classic approach from Wimbach/Ramsau…
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The Watzmannhaus at 1,930 m is one of the best-known mountain huts in the Bavarian Alps and the central base for climbs of the Watzmann. Run by the German Alpine Club (DAV), it offers food and overnight stays in dormitories and rooms. Ascent The normal route leads from the Wimbachbrücke…
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