7.1km
Total Distance
884m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A steep and famous gorge on the classic approach to the Zugspitze, above the village of Hammersbach. The trail climbs through tunnels and along walkways with the torrent thundering beneath and rock closing overhead. It ends at a mountain hut set below the towering Hoellental walls.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Shelter · 1.7km
  2. 2
    Höllentaleingangshütte · 3.1km
    Mountain hut
  3. 3
    Höllentalangerhütte · 5.5km
    Mountain hut
Bus stop
Hammersbach · 447m from the start
Parking
257m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
gravel 65%, natural ground 19%, paved 15%
Marked route
AV Weg 831A (Höllental)

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate