The Top 20 Mountain Passes around Grainau
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Grainau and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Gatterl Border Crossing
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The Gatterl is a border crossing between Germany and Austria that is worth seeing and offers a great view of the Reintal, the Zugspitze and the surrounding mountain ranges. The …
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Zugspitze Plateau
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The Zugspitzplatt can be visited by descending the dangerous scree slope, or with the Gletscherbahn, which runs between the Zugspitze and the Kaarst landscape almost 400 meters below, from which the cog railway then continues to Garmisch.
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View of the Ehrwalder Almbahn and mountains
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The footpath up to the Ehrwalder Alm runs parallel to the cable car.
There are challenging climbs to overcome. Good footwear is essential.
There are challenging climbs to overcome. Good footwear is essential.
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View of the Mieminger Mountains
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Past clear mountain lakes, between breathtaking mountain scenery and past flowering mountain meadows.
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Stopselzieher Via Ferrata
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Yes, a helmet should be necessary, because stones can always be released from above. Yes, experienced and sporty people do not necessarily need a via ferrata set.
But: No: Fearful, …
But: No: Fearful, …
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