Alpspitz Ferrata
One of the most beautiful via ferratas in the Wetterstein mountains, suitable for beginners
Schedule overview:
Every Saturday from June to the beginning of October
The Alpspitze (2,628 m) is the striking landmark of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Its almost perfect pyramid shape is impressive, but the ascent via the famous „picture book side“ is surprisingly accessible for sure-footed mountain hikers. The Alpspitz Ferrata cleverly bypasses the vertical steps and leads you directly to one of the most beautiful peaks in the Bavarian Alps.
Your tour itinerary with mountain guide
Your adventure begins in the morning at the Valley station of the Alpspitzbahn. Your mountain guide will meet you here. Together you will check the necessary via ferrata equipment (harness, via ferrata set, helmet) before taking the Alpspitzbanhn to the Osterfelderkopf.
A short warm-up program with an easy climbing passage awaits you on the half-hour hike to the start of the via ferrata.
The route: Through the 600-meter-high steep flank
The start of the ferrata is the key technical section: an almost vertical passage (Difficulty B), which is very well defused by numerous iron clamps.
- The ascent: On the well-secured ferrata, you will steadily gain height on the 600 m high wall.
- The panorama: During the ascent, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Garmisch-Partenkirchen from below, and at the summit you have a box seat with a direct view of the Zugspitze and the legendary Jubilee ridge.
- The summit: Once you reach the summit cross, you will be rewarded with a 360-degree panorama that stretches from the Wetterstein and Karwendel mountains to the foothills of the Munich Alps.
Descent over the eastern shoulder
Attention: The descent is no walk in the park! Up to the Eastern shoulder There are a few airy and unsecured climbing passages awaiting you, which require full concentration and surefootedness. After that, the route is easy at first, before you reach the top via the north face (Difficulty A) back to the Osterfelderkopf and the mountain station of the Alpspitzbahn.
Book your guided Alpspitz tour now
Would you like to experience the Alpspitze safely and with a professional guide? You can't find a suitable date? Please contact us for an individually organized tour (Contact: info(at)vivalpin.com).
Individual appointments: Can't find a suitable date in our calendar? We are happy to organize your private tour.
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* Information on the difficulty rating of via ferratas can be found here!
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Are you missing equipment?
You can hire many items of equipment from us, for everything else you will receive a discount of 10% at bergfreunde.de
Here you will find important information on pricing and cancellation policies
If you are traveling with your camper, we may offer you the Pitch at the Wank in a wonderful panoramic location (€ 26,- per night).
For customers of our partner Hornung there are also free parking spaces.
Program and schedule
- Mountain guide:in with the appropriate qualifications
- Necessary EDELRID Alpine equipment on loan with climbing harness, via ferrata set and helmet
- 10% discount code for your purchases at bergfreunde.de
Additional costs
- Uphill and downhill ride with the Alpspitzbahn
- Snacks, drinks
- Arrival, possible parking fee
- Travel cancellation insurance of the alliance if required
Our guides are also always happy to receive a small tip if you enjoyed the tour/course.
Meeting point with the mountain guide, issue of rental equipment, ascent with the Alpspitzbahn and hike to the entrance of the Alpspitz Ferrata. Climbing the Alpspitz Ferrata. Descent via the Nordwandsteig or the Schöngänge to the Alpspitzbahn and descent to the valley.
Note on program changes:
All courses and guided tours are conscientiously organized and carried out in accordance with the safety standards of the Vivalpin Mountain and Ski School with qualified specialists (e.g. mountain and ski guides, mountain hiking guides, etc.). The provisional tour program may be adjusted for safety-related reasons, such as bad weather, dangerous conditions, unforeseen natural events or inadequate conditions of the participants. The final program will be decided by the guide on site.
- Normal fitness and health condition
- No climbing experience necessary
- Sure-footedness and good physical condition for 3 h ascent and climbing or 5 h hike (plus breaks)
You can find information on estimating altitude meters and difficulty information here. If in doubt, please call our office or send us an email!
“At 600 meters in altitude, the Alpspitz Ferrata is not a short via ferrata. It is more strenuous than it appears at first glance.
There I like to take my guests on the rope at the one or other passage or I support them with breaks at the appropriate places.
As is so often the case, the tour does not end at the summit. Full concentration is required again on the east ridge and further down on the north face climb. But as I said, I help my guests with the right tips, even with rope support if necessary.”
Christof Schellhammer
State certified mountain guide
Mountain School Director
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