At 2,962 meters, the Zugspitze is not only Germany's highest point, but its proximity to Munich also makes it an extremely attractive excursion and hiking destination in the Munich area.
Germany is full of breathtaking landscapes and timeless treasures waiting to be discovered. Journey from the picturesque Eibsee to the majestic Hohenzollern Castle, and explore the majestic Zugspitze ...
Just up the mountain about a one-hour drive from Munich is the lovely medieval hamlet of Garmish-Partenkirchen. Although that seems like a long name for us Americans, it’s actually quite fun to say.
The US National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and the state of Bavaria will build a radio telescope on top of Germany’s highest mountain.