Comments on: Climbing Zugspitze: Germany’s highest mountain (Part 1)

By: 5 Insider Sights to See in Munich

5 Insider Sights to See in Munich — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:43:18 +0000

[...] guest post by David Douglas, of TravelDave.com. He is also the author of The Oktoberfest Primer and Climbing Zugspitze, a three-part series on Germany’s highest mountain. You can follow him on Twitter via [...]

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:46:55 +0000

Hi Dave, thanks for your comment. As for the time: it’s about 2h+ to hike to the Höllentalangerhütte. From the hut to the top took us a bit over 8 hours, but probably could be done in 7 (we were slowed by one member with a little fear of heights).

You definitely wouldn’t want to miss the last cable car (around 5pm? I’m not positive), because you might end up on the wall / via ferrata after dark when trying to hike down. I’d start before dawn with headlamps in case of trying it all in one day. Just keep in mind that you’re then looking at around 2.3km of vertical in one day – a full mile and a half.

Have fun!

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Love this blog report. But im wondering what was the time lapse? from base to the Höllentalangerhütte and from there to the top?
You mention that you stayed overnight at the hutte but could it be done in one day? Obviously fitness and weather permitting. And I guess making the last cable car down?

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:56:16 +0000

Part 3 is published now! http://traveldave.com/index.php/2010/04/climbing-zugspitze-part-3/

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:23:39 +0000

Hi Tim, I didn’t find out much about it, but I did ask someone recently. I believe the very narrow part of Jubilaeumsgrat is only a couple hours’ hike. My understanding is there’s no Via Ferrata as it’s just a narrow trail with near-cliffs on both sides. Try Wikipedia for more info and links (I know it’s hard to find info in English), or call / email WN Alpin where I suggest to rent gear. The owner speaks some English and could probably give some tips.

By: Tim Sheehy

Tim Sheehy — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:47:59 +0000

Does anyone know if the Jubilaeumsgrat takes you all the way from the Alpspitze to the Zugspitze, and if so is any of it Via Ferrata or would you need conventional climbing gear, or even just hike it.?

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:21:38 +0000

Hi Tim, thanks! Sorry about the slow response to moderation, I’m in Vienna right now.

Part 3 should be up in a couple weeks; I still have to edit the video (the trial software expired, I’ve since bought the full version).

Next summer I want to do Alpspitze and perhaps Jubilaeumsgrat (narrow trail on the ridge, dropoff on both sides).

By: Tim Sheehy

Tim Sheehy — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:18:33 +0000

Moderation ??

By: Tim Sheehy

Tim Sheehy — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:06:10 +0000

Excellent. I intend going over from Ireland for this climb during the summer and your film is a great aid, look forward to more.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:30:01 +0000

Thanks Paul… yep, it is a fisheye lens added on. It was zoomed slightly so it wasn’t a total 1/2 sphere 180 degree view. For snowboarding I’ll use a different wide lens that doesn’t distort (but isn’t quite as wide).