Destinations in Garmisch
>> Partnach gorgeThe Partnach Gorge has been honored with the special award as a National Geosite. A great number of hikes and mountain climbing expeditions in the environs of Garmisch-Partenkirchen begin at the mouth of this fascinating ravine.
>> Höllental gorge ("Valley of hell")
An enormus canyon, up to 150 m deep and only 2 — 5 m wide, situated at the base of the Zugspitze.
>> Hunting lodge (Schachenschloss)
King Ludwig II`s famous hunting lodge can only be accessed by foot.
>> Werdenfels Castle Ruins
The former castle Werdenfels, after which the region was named, the "Werdenfelser Land", has only survived as a ruin.
>> Historical Partenkirchen
2000 years ago the Ludwigstrasse was part of the "Via Claudia" - the Roman alpine road from Augsburg to Bozen.
>> Historical Garmisch
>> Ice Rink
The Olympic Ice Rink was built in 1934 in preparation for the 1936 Olympic Winter Games, and has since been enlarged and extensively renovated.
>> Museums and exhibitions
The Local History Museum Werdenfels (Werdenfels Museum) is one of the most beautiful museums in Bavaria.
>> Cable Cars
If you want to explore the Zugspitze, Wank, Eckbauer, Hausberg, Kreuzeck or Alpspitze, there are 12 cable cars ready to take you to the peak and safely return you to the valley.
>> Walking & hiking trails
Garmisch's walking trails are for everybody, regardless of fitness level. Routes marked with an asterisk are also accessible with baby carriages and wheelchairs
>> Historical sledding route
Fun in the snow for young and old in Garmisch-Partenkirchen!
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Recreation hints in Garmisch