At 2,962 meters, the Zugspitze is not only Germany's highest point, but its proximity to Munich also makes it an extremely attractive excursion and hiking destination in the Munich area.

The Alpenstrasse, or the German Alpine Road, is often described as one of Europe's must-do experiences. Sightseers can pull ...

Just up the mountain about a one-hour drive from Munich is the lovely medieval hamlet of Garmish-Partenkirchen. Although that ...