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Bavarian Zugspitze Railway

Rack railway·Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

About Bavarian Zugspitze Railway

Since 8 July 1930, the Bavarian Zugspitze Railway has climbed from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to the Zugspitzplatt glacier at 2,588 metres, just below the summit of Germany’s highest mountain.

Why it's on our list

  • For a mountain railway within easy reach of Munich.
  • Tickets and timetables are on the official site.

Timetables, routes and prices change, so please check with each operator directly.

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