Germany is famous not only for its traditions, sights and high level of service. A huge number of tourists and professional climbers come here every year to enjoy magnificent mountain views and overcome popular mountain routes. We present you the top 10 highest mountains in Germany.
List
- 10. Bokkkarkopf, 2608 m
- 9. Alpspitze, 2628 m
- 8. Partenkirchener Dreitorspitze, 2633 m
- 7. Madelebel, 2645 m
- 6. Hochfrottspitz, 2649 m
- 5. Schonfeldspitse, 2653 m
- 4. Vacmann, 2713 m
- 3. Motart, 2723 m
- 2. Hohwanner, 2744 m
- 1. Zugspitze, 2962 m
10. Bokkkarkopf, 2608 m
Bokkarkopf - a mountain part 2609 m high of the main ridge of the Allgäu Alps. It is the ninth highest peak in the Allgäu Alps. It is located between Wilden-Mann in the southwest and Hochfrottspitze in the northeast. A well-beaten Heilbronner path leads to a peak like a pyramid.
9. Alpspitze, 2628 m
Alpspitse - This is a peak with a height of 2628 m in the Wetterstein mountains. Having the shape of a pyramid, it is considered a landmark of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and one of the most famous and beautiful mountain creations of the Northern limestone Alps. Alpspitze consists mainly of Wetterstein limestones.
There are several climbing routes on Alpspitz. The shortest climb is from the upper station Osterfelderkopf (2033 m) of Alpspitsbana from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. From Osterfelderkopf on Alpspitz you can climb either directly through the Alpspitz-Ferrata (easy, largely protected route) or via Nordwandsteig, which turns east to Oberkar and from there leads to the top.
The frequently traveled route from Alpspitze through the Jubilee Range to the Zugspitze is a difficult and long climb, which involves overcoming the third level of difficulty of the UIAA scale.
8. Partenkirchener Dreitorspitze, 2633 m
Parthenkircener Dreitorspitze - This is a powerful and very visible massif in the eastern part of the Wetterstein mountains. It is divided into Partenkirchner (2633 m above sea level) and Leutascher Dreitorspitze (2682 m above sea level), both of which have several peaks.
The main peak of Germany’s fourth largest massif is the Leutascher Dreitorspitze, which is also known as Karlspitze. To the east of Dreitorspitz is the Leitasher Platt Karst Plateau, comparable to the Zugspitzplatt at the foot of the Zugspitze.
The climbers awarded the first and second degrees of difficulty to the main peaks. At the western peak of Partenkirchener Dreitorspitze there is a cable-protected easy route through the ferrat, which is named after the famous explorer of the Alps of the Northern Limestone German von Barth.
All other peaks are reserved for climbers. The climb usually takes place as part of a two-day overnight stay at Meylerhutt.
7. Madelebel, 2645 m
Madedelabel - This mountain is 2645 meters high in the Allgäu Alps near Oberstdorf. This is one of the most famous peaks of the German Alps. In the Allgäu Alps it is the fourth highest peak with walls up to 400 meters high, built from the main dolomite.
Together with Trettahspitze and Hochfrottspitze, it forms the famous triumvirate on the main ridge of the Allgäu. The name of the mountain comes from Mähder (sloping mountain meadow) Madedelabel was originally the name for all three triumvirate peaks.
The border between Bavaria and Austria passes through this ridge. On the southeast side is the small Schwarzmilzferner glacier. To the south of the summit is the very popular Heilbronn climbing route.
Every year this place is visited by a huge number of tourists. Popular destinations here are Waltenberger House (travel time to the summit 2.5 hours), Kempttner Hütte (2.75 hours) and Rappenseehütte (5 hours).
6. Hochfrottspitz, 2649 m
Hochfrottspitze - This mountain is 2649 meters high in the Allgäu Alps near Oberstdorf and at the same time the highest German peak of the Allgäu Alps and Schwaben.
Geologically, it is similar to the surrounding peaks of the fragile, destroyed main dolomite. The border between Germany and Austria passes through this ridge. Hochfrottspitze forms, together with the neighboring Madelegabel and Trettahspitze, the famous triumvirate on the main ridge of the Allgäu. In the south and east, the vibrant Heilbronner Veg runs 100-150 meters below the peak.
The first ascent to Hochfrottspitz was made in 1869 by Hermann von Barth. In contrast to the same Madelabel, climbers rarely climb here. The most problematic for climbers is the route through the north-eastern ridge: from Schwarzmilzferner there is a simple clastic surface with a short ridge in the crevice between Medelegabel and Hochfrottspitze.
5. Schonfeldspitse, 2653 m
Schonfelspitz - This is the highest peak of Soierngruppe in the Bavarian Karwendel. The summit can be climbed either from the Seinsbach valley, or from Soiernhäuser on Soiernseen. The last route is considered a more hassle-free passage into the mountains.
4. Vacmann, 2713 m
Watzmann - The central mountain range of the Berchtesgaden Alps. Watzmann has a large difference in altitude in the Eastern Alps. The highest peak is Watzmann-Mittelspitz (2713 m above sea level), at the same time it is the highest point in the German part of the Berchtesgaden Alps.
Around Watsmann and Nebengipfel (little Watsmann or Watsmannfrau and Watsmannkinder) are interwoven with Watsmannsage. The eastern wall of Watzman is the highest wall of the Eastern Alps.
Wazmann is located in the southeast of Upper Bavaria in the Berchtesgaden National Park in the communities of Ramsau and Schönau am Königssee. The municipal border runs through the central and southern tip. The mountain range has an area of about 50 km². The highest point (2713 m), is located about 10 km southwest of Berchtesgaden and 30 km southwest of the city of Salzburg on the northern outskirts of the Alps.
Hochkalter (2,607 m) rises to the west of Watsman, outside Wimbachtal, to the north, beyond the Ramsauer-Ace valley, Dead (1392 m) and south of Schneiber (2330 m). In the east, beyond Königssee, are Jenner (1874 m) and Kalersberg (2350 m). Climbing the mountain is usually carried out from the north: starting from the Ramsau Wimbachbrücke region or from Hinterschenau.
3. Motart, 2723 m
First climb Motart held in 1956. The most suitable time for climbing the mountain is March, April, October, November. Conquering the peak of Motart is not a difficult climbing task. To overcome some sections, some efforts may be required, however, the entire route can be completed in one day without the use of a large number of special tools and climbing equipment.
Depending on the climbing plan and the season, climbing routes can vary markedly and, accordingly, the top of this level can be an excellent training ground.
2. Hohwanner, 2744 m
Hochwanner - the peak in the Wetterstein mountains, whose height is 2744 m above sea level. The Hochwanner is the second largest mountain in Germany after the Zugspitze (provided that even a higher snow peak, as well as slightly higher peaks, are considered only the secondary peak of the Zugspitze).
Hochwanner is located on the German-Austrian border between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Loitasch. This is the highest peak of the main Wetterstein ridge, which crosses Gatterl from the Upper Wettersteinspitze over Mittenwald in the direction from west to east: from the Hochwanner massif to the Rheintal, Austrian Loytastal, Gaistal, Zugspitze, Miminger Kett, Jübweildehbülbendhein.
1. Zugspitze, 2962 m
Zugspitze located at an altitude of 2962 m above sea level. Its highest peak is the Wettersteingebirge, and at the same time it is the highest mountain in Germany. The Zugspitze massif is located southwest of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria and in the north of Tyrol.
The border between Germany and Austria passes through its western peak. South of the mountain is the Zugspitzplatte, a karst plateau with numerous caves.
Three of the five Bavarian glaciers are located on the flanks of the Zugspitze: the Hoeltenthalferner, the Northern and Southern Schneferner glaciers, both of which are at high risk of discharge.