Mountain hikes Ehrwald - Gamsalm - Zugspitzbahn circular walk/hike

Ehrwald / Wetterstein-Gebirge and Mieminger Kette
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 4.8 km
Duration: 1:38 h

Beautiful circular hike/walk - fitting great for families

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 4.8 km
  • Duration: 1:38 h
  • Elevation uphill:167 hm
  • Elevation downhill:167 hm
Highest point1,311 m

Starting point

Parkplatz Ponöfen

Finishing point

Parkplatz Ponöfen
  • Fitness level 2 / 6
  • Technique 2 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families

Best time of year

  • January
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Trail condition

Fire and gravel road, meadow, trail

Equipment

Appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes, rain protection and possibly poles. Take plenty of fluids with you!
Source: Tiroler Zugspitz Arena

Description

Start at the Ponöfen parking lot on the left above Hotel Diana Thörle. Cross the road and follow the road - Höhenweg - to the Gamsalm (approx. 30 minutes). Above the Gamsalm, the Bäreneckweg leads in the direction of the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn - from there the forest path leads back to the starting point.


Please note the opening times of the huts.
Stay on the marked hiking trails!
ALPINER EMERGENCY CALL: 140 (mountain rescue)

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Parking

    Right at the tour start, in Ehrwald-Ponöfen, you'll fin a big parking lot

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