This is such a cool experience I would recommend it if you ever do the Alps traverse from Munich to…read moreVenice. Amazing tunnel takes you through a gorge that has been created by ice melt and river water. If you are a tad claustrophobic.... maybe not the best Stunning views and gorgeous waters. Just do it

It was one of the coldest days, we caught a bus to the Olympic stadium and went back behind the…read morejumps. It was beautiful, cold and a nice hike to the top. It took us about an hour to climb to the top. It was extremely icy and very bitterly cold that day, but it was so much fun and the scenery was beautiful.

Great day at the top of Germany! Ascent: Cable car Zugspitze. Descent: Gletscherbahn+ Zahnradbahn…read more In the middle, Therese & I stopped just short of the Gipfelkreuz. Too much traffic at the top, and no gear to clip into the safety line. We'll live to hike another day.

Germany's highest point. This is a really cool place to…read morevisit about an hour drive from Munich! We did the round trip up and down to experience the cable car to the top of Germany. It was a nice day and the visibility was great! Was able to see mountain peaks in different countries. "Stunning views, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff. the experience is worth every penny, especially on a clear day when the breathtaking vistas are at their best. The panoramic views of Eisbee Lake and the surrounding landscape are truly awe-inspiring, making the journey to the top a memorable one." Easily one of the best experiences I've had in other countries. I recommend visiting if you're within 2 hours drive. Definitely worth it!

The Herzogstandbahn (bahn = gondola) is about a one-hour drive from Munich, making it an easy…read moreday-trip into the Alps. Beside easy access to the high country, if your family outings are like ours, you'll appreciate the many trail options and planning flexibility the Herzogstandbahn affords. You can easily customize your day's hiking to your group. For a one hour hike or less, buy a roundtrip ticket, and from the top of the gondola you can easily reach one of two nearby summits or a small chapel. For a 2 hour hike, ride the gondola one way and hike the rest. It takes about about 4 hours if you park in the Herzogstandbahn lot and hike roundtrip to the summit of the Herzogstand, skipping the gondola altogether. The Berggasthaus Herzogstand hut is about 10 minutes walk from where the gondola lets you off and provides welcome refreshment in the form of local beers and sausage and a few coffee and salad options. Dogs welcome. Once you're back down to your car, you have the option to drive a few minutes to the cove settlement of Einsiedel with its easy swimming and boating access to the Walchensee. The lake and its most famous peak, the Herzogstand, are a perfect summer-time destination for the whole family. We'll be back in the winter to try randonee skiing in the back bowl!