Zugspitze Anniversary Ridge
One of the most beautiful ridge tours in the Alps
Up to the Zugspitze! The Jubiläumsgrat is one of the great classic ridge crossings in the Alps. The scenery is incredibly impressive, with breathtaking views and a panorama that is second to none. The surrounding mountain ranges are close enough to touch and the distant views from the Swiss Alps over the Central Alps and the wide Alpine foothills are unique. High above the Höllental valley, the exposed ridge climbing is quite challenging and the length of the tour should not be underestimated, but with the right experience, surefootedness and stamina, the Jubiläumsgrat near the Zugspitze on the rope of your mountain guide is an absolute delight. No wonder this tour enjoys an exceptional reputation among ambitious mountaineers.
We will gladly organize a certified mountain and ski guide for you at short notice. During the high season (June - September & January - March), however, a corresponding lead time should be calculated in order to be able to arrange the organization optimally. Even in the company of a private mountain guide, high alpine tours make special demands on the participants. We will discuss these with you in detail in advance and, if necessary, offer you a course from our range of preparatory courses.
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Program and schedule
- Mountain guide with the appropriate qualifications
- Edelrid rental equipment with helmet, via ferrata set and climbing harness
Additional costs
- Zugspitze and Alpspitze cable cars
- Snacks, drinks
- Arrival, possibly parking fee
First ascent with the Zugspitze cable car,
Ascent of the Jubiläumsgrat in easy climbing (passages II - III) to the Alpspitze and descent via the Alpspitz Ferrata, as well as descent with the Alpspitzbahn.
The Jubiläumsgrat is also possible as a two-day tour with an overnight stay in the Münchner Haus (2,959 m), or after an ascent through the Höllental.
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.
The Jubiläumsgrat is a day-long undertaking. The exposed walking passages along the ridge are interrupted again and again by steep steps, which Climbing up to III degree demand. In some places, wire ropes make progress easier (up to C). For an ascent with a mountain guide Surefootedness and head for heights and a very good Fitness for 10 h mountaineering and via ferrata experience required, climbing experience in alpine terrain is advantageous.
You can find information on estimating altitude meters and difficulty information here. If in doubt, please call our office or send us an email!

"The Jubiläumsgrat is often wrongly described as a via ferrata. It certainly isn't. A large part of the route is exposed walking and easy climbing terrain, where I walk with my guests on a short rope.
The key sections are climbing passages in grade III and strenuous via ferrata sections. All in all, the tour takes a full day and is long, especially as the descent from the Alpspitze also requires full concentration."
Moni Hümmer
State-certified mountain and ski guide
With VIVALPIN since 2020