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Eibsee
Embedded in the rocky
landscape of the Zugspitz
massif, the deep blue waters
of Eibsee lie nearly 1,000 m
(3,300 ft) above sea level. The
lake formed after a powerful
rock avalanche created a deep
crater. A walk around the lake
takes roughly two hours.
The shore is dotted with
many scenic bays and idyllic
beaches, which are perfect
for taking a break or - in summer
- a dip in the lake.
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Partnachklamm
Garmisch, Zugspitz massif in the background
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Located at the base of the
Wetterstein massif and the Zug-
spitze, the centre of Werdenfelser
Land is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in Germany.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which
has a population of 30,000, is
chiefly known as a winter sports
resort. The 1936 Winter Olympics
and the 1978 Alpine World Ski
Championships were held here.
In summer, thousands use the
town as a base for mountain
hiking and excursions into the
region.
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Zugspitze
One of the most impressive
gorges in the Bavarian Alps, the
Partnachklamm is some 700 m
(2,300 ft) long; the rock face
along its sides reaches a height
of nearly 100 m (330 ft). A short
walk from the Olympic ski-jump
stadium in Garmisch will take
you to the entrance to the gorge.
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Höllentalklamm
Located near Garmisch at
Grainau, this gorge is entirely
different in character to Partnach-
klamm. The Hammersbach stream
tumbles through a one-km- (half-
mile-) long gorge down into the
valley. Challenging hiking paths
lead through lit tunnels. Hiking
boots and surefootedness are
essential for an excursion in this
gorge.
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One of the best ways to
enjoy Zugspitze is to take a
round trip from the base of the
mountain on the mountain train
and cable cars. In Garmisch, the
journey begins on a funicular,
which takes you to the Schnee-
ferner glacier on the Zugspitz-
platt. Here you switch to a cable
car, which ascends to the
summit (2,962 m/9,712 ft). The
observation platform affords a
spectacular panoramic vista - in
clear weather, all the way to the
Dolomites in Italy. Take the
Eibsee cable car on your return
trip down to the valley - you'll be
treated once again to wonderful
views of Eibsee, Garmisch-
Partenkirchen, and Werdenfelser
Land.
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Partnachklamm near Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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The Zugspitzplatt is a glacier region left over from the ice age and in-
cludes the receding Schneeferner glacier, where there is always snow.
