Riffelwandspitzen

#605 among destinations in Germany

Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain

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The Riffelwandspitzen are two adjacent mountains in the Wetterstein range in Bavaria. The summit of the Great Riffelwandspitze reaches a height of 2,626 m, the summit of the Little Riffelwandspitze 2,543 m. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1866Coordinates: 47°25'40"N, 10°59'31"E

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BavariaGermany

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Riffelwandspitzen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zugspitze, Knorrhütte, Münchner Haus, Schneeferner.

0.8 miN
Mountain known as the nation's highest
Zugspitze
21 min walk • The Zugspitze reigns as the pinnacle of Germany's topography, soaring to an impressive altitude of 2,962 meters. As the nation's highest peak, it is nestled in the Bavarian Alps near the border with Austria and serves as a magnet for mountaineers and winter sports...
1.6 miSE
Alpine hut, Hiking, Hostel
Knorrhütte
40 min walk • Perched in the heart of the German Alps, the Knorrhütte is an alpine refuge that offers a welcome respite for mountaineers and hikers traversing the rugged terrain. Situated at an elevation of 2,052 meters, this traditional mountain hut is a popular base for those...
0.6 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Münchner Haus
15 min walk • Perched high in the German Alps, the Münchner Haus serves as a beacon of hospitality for climbers and hikers traversing the rugged terrain. This alpine hut, nestled at an elevation of 2,959 meters near the summit of Germany's Zugspitze, provides shelter and comfort in...
1.3 miSW
Germany's highest and largest glacier
Schneeferner
33 min walk • The Schneeferner in the Bavarian Alps is Germany's highest and largest glacier.
~1520 ftSE
Glacier with a challenging climb
Höllentalferner
8 min walk • The Höllentalferner is a glacier in the western Wetterstein Mountains. It is a cirque glacier that covers the upper part of the Höllental valley and its location in a rocky bowl between the Riffelwandspitzen and Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze, means that it is well-protected from direct sunshine.

Riffelwandspitzen

Facts and practical information

Riffelwandspitzen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Zugspitze

Knorrhütte

Münchner Haus

Schneeferner

Höllentalferner