- 3-6 nights in a trendy designer room
- Vital breakfast buffet with over 70 items
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike/Ski Area: Explorer Wall for planning your day & workbench for getting your equipment in shape
Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Kitzbühel
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
Zillertal
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Neuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
Garmisch
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Hinterstoder
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Oberstdorf
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Berchtesgaden
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
The best hikes and via ferratas around the Zugspitze
Hiking and climbing around Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Upper Bavaria region offers not only the Zugspitze, but also many other highlights. Whether summer or winter, whether it's the Eibsee, the Partnach Gorge, the Höllental Gorge, the panoramic Wank Mountain, or the Reintal Valley – here in Farchant, there's truly something for everyone!
Easy but also challenging hikes throughout the Werdenfelser Land
Located directly in Farchant (3 km from Garmisch-Partenkirchen), the Explorer Hotel is in a prime location on the Föhrenheide and is the starting point for many hiking trails and tours. It's just a few minutes' walk up to the Kuhflucht Waterfalls. The very challenging hike up the Hohen Fricken also begins here.
Or you can start a hike to the summit of the Krottenkopf, circle the Eibsee in Grainau, hike through forests, climb the Wank, or visit the countless huts and alpine pastures. The Esterbergalm, the Ehrwalder Alm, the Wankhaus, or the Knorrhütte are just a few examples of delicious places to stop.
Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze, is just a few kilometers from Farchant! From there, you're spoiled for choice: You can either climb to the top of Germany with the new cable car, the cog railway, or the glacier cable car.
Or you're planning an extensive mountain hike, and in about seven to eight hours you'll be at the top of the Wetterstein Mountains - the Zugspitze. Once you get to the top, you'll enjoy the view of 400 mountain peaks in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy and a view of up to 250 kilometers. Another tip while you're up there: a trip to the Zugspitzplatt!
If you don't like it that difficult, you can try some moderately difficult tours, such as the Klammweg loop from Hammersbach.
But climbers also don't miss out around Farchant and Garmisch-Partenkirchen! The via ferrata through the Höllental or the Alpspitz Ferrata above Garmisch-Partenkirchen are highly recommended!
The most beautiful mountain tours in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
These tours are a must-do on your vacation!
Hike to the Wank
Mountain tour to the Wank via the Esterbergalm, Garmisch-Partenkirchen region
Hike to the Berggasthof Eckbauer
An exciting hike for families through the Partnach Gorge in Garmisch-Partenkirchen!
Mountain tour over the Jubiläumsgrat from the Zugspitze to the Alpspitze
Challenging tour in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for experienced mountaineers
Hike to the Zugspitze
Hike through the Reintal to the Zugspitze
Hike to the Schafkopf
Great mountain tour with views of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Farchant
Hike to the panoramic mountain Wank from the Explorer Hotel Garmisch
Scenic hike on the Wank near Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Trail running to Königsstand
Scenic trail running tour to the Königsstand near Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Come with us on one of the most beautiful gorge hikes in Germany!
The Partnach Gorge is a must-see for your visit to Garmisch.
Via ferrata on the Alpspitze near Garmisch in the Werdenfelser Land
Fancy a challenging hike including a via ferrata with a rewarding view?
Hike to the Kramerspitz
Discover the Kramerspitz, towering above Garmisch!
Demanding mountain tour to the Hohe Munde
Hike to the striking summit of the Mieminger Chain
The Frieder in the Ammergau Alps
Over the Friederspitz to the Frieder
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
limited offer
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Arrival daily
- 7 nights in a trendy designer room
- Delicious breakfast buffet
- Sports spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness area, and relaxation room
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike and Ski Area: Bike washing area and workbench for getting your sports equipment in shape
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ Limited offer
One child up to 17 years old stays free in their parents' room or receives up to 50% off their own room.
- Overnight stay in a trendy designer room (child sleeps on the pull-out bed drawer)
- Vital breakfast buffet
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike and Ski Area: Workbench for getting your sports equipment ready, ski and bike storage, tour suggestions, and sports lockers
Happy Family Deal - 1 Room
✔ 1 child up to 17 years free
✔ from 1 night
✔ limited offer
One child up to 17 years old stays free in their parents' room
- Overnight stay in a trendy designer room (child sleeps on the pull-out bed drawer)
- Vital breakfast buffet
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike and Ski Area: Workbench for getting your sports equipment ready, ski and bike storage, tour suggestions, and sports lockers
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
Only bookable when arriving by train or bicycle from your hometown • No deposit • 80% cancellation fee except for re-letting
- Overnight stay in a trendy designer room
- Rich breakfast buffet with DIY egg roasting station
- Sports spa with Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, and relaxation room
- Bike and ski area with workbench, washing area, sports lockers, and tour suggestions for a day of biking or skiing in the mountains
- Free Wi-Fi
Simply present your valid train ticket for the day of arrival upon check-in.
Happy Family Deal - 2 rooms
✔ Up to 4 children
✔ Children's room with up to 50% discount
✔ from 1 night
A private children's room with up to 50% discount for 1 to 3 children up to 17 years old
- Overnight stay in a trendy designer room (rooms with a connecting door or adjacent)
- Vital breakfast buffet
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike and Ski Area: Workbench for getting your sports equipment ready, ski and bike storage, tour suggestions, and sports lockers
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Mountains are calling!
- 3-6 nights in a trendy designer room
- Vital breakfast buffet with over 70 items
- 1 cable car ticket (up and down)
- Use of the Sport Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike and Ski Area: Washing area and workbench for getting your sports equipment in shape
Start your hike right at the Explorer Hotel:
Fantastic hike to the Schafkopf and the Kuhflucht waterfalls near Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Mountain guide Cat will take you on a hike to the Schafkopf and the Kuhflucht Waterfalls in Farchant near Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
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The tour in the town of Farchant, where the newest Explorer Hotel opens this fall, starts on the local mountain, the Schafkopf, in the Ammergau Alps. On this moderately difficult and family-friendly mountain hike, which leads mainly through forests, stunning views of the Wetterstein Mountains as well as the Alpspitze and Zugspitze above Garmisch-Partenkirchen repeatedly open up. Upon reaching the summit at 1,380 m, Cat will have a fantastic view of Farchant and will reward herself with a snack. The ascent takes about 2 hours and covers an elevation gain of almost 700 meters from the valley to the summit.
After descending from Farchant's local mountain, the tour leads through the town and past the new Explorer Hotel Garmisch. The nature and recreation park also features a forest nature trail for children and families, with explanatory panels on the theme of the forest, a climate pavilion, a diving pit, and a balancing tree. The panoramic terrace offers beautiful views of the surrounding Alpine panorama, including the Schafkopf, Kramerspitz, Zugspitze, and Alpspitze.
On the other side of the village, at the foot of the Estergebirge Mountains, are the Kuhfluch Waterfalls, among the highest waterfalls in Germany. They cascade about 280 meters down in three cascades. The route from the lower to the upper Kuhflucht Bridge covers a height difference of about 100 meters and leads along the Königsweg (King's Trail) along the Kuhfluchtgraben (Cow's Escape Ditch). The hike to the waterfalls via the forest nature trail and the Königsweg (King's Trail) takes about 30 minutes from the Explorer Hotel Garmisch.
Panoramaberg Wank in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Beautiful hike with a view of the Zugspitze
Dominik takes you on a dream hike up the panoramic Wank mountain near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A magnificent view of Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze, awaits you.
Domi welcomes you from the new Explorer Hotel Garmisch in Farchant. The hotel has been open since October 2022. He packs his gear and off you go on the hike up the panoramic Wank mountain.
In just 5 minutes, hiker Domi finds himself on a beautiful hiking trail surrounded by nature. The hike takes 3 to 5 hours and is 7 kilometers long. You will gain 1,100 meters in elevation. The highest point is at 1,780 meters. From the panoramic Wank mountain, you will have a wonderful view of the landscape of the Zugspitze region and the surrounding mountains.
Domi has already completed the first 20 minutes. The trail leads through the beautiful natural surroundings of the Zugspitze region.
400 meters in elevation have already been conquered by hiking. A beautiful view of Garmisch-Partenkirchen awaits you.
Halfway up the climb is over. From a wider forest path, Domi turns onto a hiking trail toward the summit cross of the Wank.
The last few meters were spent repeatedly walking through the forest. Now it's getting a little lighter. You'll already have a small highlight here: a beautiful vantage point of Farchant and the lakes: Staffelsee, Ammersee, and Starnberger See. Now the hike continues the last few meters upwards.
Once you reach the summit cross, you'll have a wonderful panoramic view. You can stop for a bite to eat at the Wankhaus at the top of the panoramic Wank mountain. The hike up the Wank is suitable for families and all types of athletes. You can also shorten the route by taking the Wankbahn cable car up. From the panoramic Wank mountain, you can also see Germany's highest mountain: the Zugspitze. Domi enjoys the view before heading back down to the hotel.
Down at the Explorer Hotel Garmisch in Farchant, Domi summarizes the hike. The hike is beautiful and fun. Whether you're with the family or an avid mountain hiker, the panoramic Wank mountain is suitable for everyone. Among other things, you can hike, cycle, and mountain bike in the region around Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze region. In winter, you can go skiing, cross-country skiing, or ski touring.
Spectacular hike through the Höllentalklamm gorge to the Eibsee
Hiking around Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Felix takes you on a beautiful hike through the Höllentalklamm to Eibsee on the Zugspitze.
Mountaineer Felix welcomes you from the Explorer Hotel Garmisch in Farchant near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. From Farchant, you head to Hammersbach near Grainau in the Zugspitze region. From here, the hike to the Höllentalklamm begins along the Hammersbach stream.
The hike leads through the Höllentalklamm along the high trail to Eibsee on the Zugspitze. It is a 15-kilometer walk. The Höllentalklamm is only accessible during the snow-free season. It is one kilometer long and up to 150 meters deep. Warm clothing and a rain jacket are recommended, as it can get chilly even on hot summer days and water drips from the rock faces.
After 30 minutes, you reach the Höllental entrance hut. After the Höllental entrance hut, you'll find the Höllental Museum. Admission is free, and you'll receive information about the formation of the Höllentalklamm.
Steep rock faces and rushing water: the path through the Höllentalklamm is spectacular.
After the Höllentalklamm, Felix walks to the Höllentalangerhütte. The Höllentalangerhütte is located in the Wetterstein Mountains, at the foot of the Zugspitze, and is operated by the German Alpine Association Munich & Oberland. On the way to the Höllentalangerhütte, you have a fantastic view of the Zugspitze. The Höllentalangerhütte is at 1,387 m.
From the Höllentalangerhütte, the high trail leads to the Eibsee at the Zugspitze. The trail leads over the Höllentalklamm. Here, fantastic views of the Höllentalklamm gorge await you.
Felix has arrived at the Eibsee. The Eibsee is at 973 m and is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Bavaria. There is also a circular trail around the Eibsee.
From Eibsee, the cogwheel train takes you back to the starting point in Hammersbach near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. You can also take the cogwheel train to the Zugspitze plateau.
Back at the Explorer Hotel Garmisch, Felix sums up the hike. It was a very varied hike through the Höllentalklamm gorge to Eibsee, gaining 1,000 meters of elevation and taking about five hours. If you want to follow the route, you should be sure-footed and in good shape.
Via ferratas
Mountain tour over the Jubiläumsgrat from the Zugspitze to the Alpspitze
Challenging tour in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for experienced mountaineers
Alpspitze via ferrata
Hiking holiday at the Explorer Hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Via ferrata on the Alpspitze near Garmisch in the Werdenfelser Land
Fancy a challenging hike including a via ferrata with a rewarding view?
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