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The Zugspitze Circuit

Circumnavigate Germany's highest peak on the Zugspitze Circuit, a cozy inn-to-inn hike, exploring alpine gorges, crystal-clear lakes, and valleys.

STARTING POINT

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

FINISH POINT

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

DURATION

7 days / 6 nights

SEASON

From May to October

TECHNICAL LEVEL

FITNESS LEVEL

TOUR TYPE

Inn-to-Inn

PRICE

From 1049€/person

  • Walk through the iconic Partnach Gorge with rushing waterfalls and narrow rock walls
  • Explore the serene Leutasch Valley framed by the towering Wetterstein mountains
  • Cross into Austria on a scenic trail through the dramatic Leutasch Gorge
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Zugspitze from the tranquil shores of Eibsee
  • Indulge in traditional Bavarian cuisine like dumplings, sausages, and fresh mountain cheeses
  • Traverse lush valleys and alpine meadows, tranquil forests and crystal-clear mountain lakes
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Self-guided

INCLUDED IN PRICE

5 nights in 3-star hotels with breakfast
1 night in a mountain hut with half-board
Digital guidebook with itinerary, route instructions, and practical information
GPS navigation with an easy-to-use app
Tour design and organization
Service and support during your hike
Tourist tax

What to Bring to the Tour

Hiking shoes/boots
25 to 45-liter backpack
Base layer
Sports T-shirts
Hiking shorts
Hiking water-repellent pants
Waterproof jacket
Midlayer
Sports socks and underwear
Leisurewear for evenings
Down jacket
Gloves
Shade hat/cap
Warm headwear
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Headlamp
Hiking poles
ID card or passport
Snacks
Cash
Water bottles or hydration pack
Sleeping liner
Toiletries
Toilet paper
Small first aid kit

The Zugspitze Circuit offers a captivating journey around Germany's highest mountain, Zugspitze, combining the serenity of alpine valleys with the thrill of mountain landscapes.

This hike is designed for those looking to enjoy scenic walking without the challenges of steep, technical climbs, as it stays within the lower altitude paths that circle Zugspitze.

The circuit starts and ends in the charming alpine town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, renowned for its blend of Bavarian history and stunning mountain views. From there, you'll venture on an inn-to-inn adventure, taking you through diverse landscapes such as lush valleys, alpine pastures, mountain gorges, and tranquil lakeshores.

One of the highlights of the journey is the famous Partnach Gorge, where the trail runs through narrow crevices with the sound of rushing water echoing between towering rock walls.

Other key attractions include crossing into Austria to explore the impressive Leutasch Gorge, as well as relaxing in the picturesque Leutasch Valley surrounded by the peaks of the Wetterstein massif.

Despite being a relatively easy hike compared to more rugged hut-to-hut trails, the Zugspitze Circuit still offers breathtaking alpine scenery. With the added option to summit Zugspitze via a gondola ride from Eibsee, hikers can experience panoramic views stretching across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy.

Accommodations are largely in comfortable valley hotels, with one night spent in a traditional mountain hut, offering a perfect balance between comfort and the rustic alpine experience.

Our services ensure that all logistics are taken care of, from booking accommodations to offering detailed maps, GPS navigation, and customer support. Additionally, we can arrange luggage transfers, making this an ideal choice for hikers looking for a seamless and enjoyable alpine experience.

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Andrew Luff

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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.

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Carly Leonard

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My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!

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Michael White

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I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.

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Roman Klymenko

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Very beautiful hike. I did not expect that Slovenia is so amazing.

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Birgit Kindler

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We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)

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Dominik Schrotter

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We had a great day with Klemen on this hike, he showed us some lesser known spots/highlights of the southern part of the julian alps with a nice viewpoint at the end. 10/10 would book again

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