Germany‘s highest peak, the 2,962m high Zugspitze, is circumnavigated in this German-Austrian tour. The tour includes strong passes, great lakes and gastronomic tips, making it a route to enjoy.

The tour starts in Landeck/Tyrol, where the Hotel Enzian is recommended as a motorcycle-specialized accommodation. Host Klaus is a founding member of the Kurven & Knödel hotel cooperation and has been committed to strong biker service for over 20 years. An adjoining BMW Testride Center at the Hotel Enzian also invites guests to get to know the latest white and blue models.

Hahntennjoch without annoying obstacles
You quickly reach the Hahntennjoch is quickly reached, which is the first highlight of this tour with around 30 kilometers and an apex at 1,894m, it is the first highlight of this tour. of this tour. With the driving ban for trucks, buses and caravans the biggest obstacles are fortunately not allowed.
In Stanzach, you can stop at the Jamdo café-restaurant, where the Tyrolean home cooking tastes particularly good on the large sun terrace.

Pure romance at Plansee
Now it’s time for the crisp ride through the wonderful Namlostal valley, which packs quite a punch in front of the front wheel, especially between the villages of Kelmen and Rinnen. We then swing through to Reutte and a short time later it becomes romantic. The ride along the Plansee, Tyrol’s second largest natural lake, is a very special treat. Framed by the Ammergau Alps, there are always opportunities to stop and enjoy the magnificent view of the lake.

Tourist stops and Zugspitze panorama
The Ammersattel now leads to Germany, more precisely to Upper Bavaria and pleases up to the junction to Ettal with grippy asphalt asphalt and great road bends. Shortly before this you pass the entrance to Linderhof Castle, the former favorite castle of favorite castle of Ludwig the Second. If you have enough time, should definitely take part in a guided tour to learn interesting and interesting and bizarre facts about the crazy fairytale king.
Just a few kilometers later, the Ettal Monastery is another building with an anchorage for tour buses. However, if your stomach starts to growl, we recommend a snack with a view of the Zugspitze in Garmisch-Partenkirchen after the delightful hairpin bends near Oberau. The Berggasthof Panorama serves everything from sweet to hearty dishes and, in addition to the friendly service, the stunning view of the Zugspitze and its rocky neighbors is sure to impress.



The Kühtai rocks
Via Mittenwald and Seefeld, you head for the Kühtaisattel, which is the first point on this tour to break the 2,000-meter mark. Past the popular Dorfstadl rest stop, the Längental reservoir appears on the left, which is an excellent background motif for a souvenir photo. Once again, well-trained upper arms are required all the way down to Oetz, because the piste rocks.



Closing pill
Still not enough? No problem – the 1,559 vertical meters of the Piller Höhe with its fireworks of bends and hairpin bends are guaranteed to provide the crowning finale to the 300-kilometre Zugspitze tour before returning to Landeck.
Distance: 289 kilometers
Riding time: 5h
Route and GPX download: kurv.gr/nB3cF
The photos in this article were taken by Peter Wahl and Moppetfoto.