Half Way to the Top of the Zugspitze

The Peak of the Zugspitze

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May 28th 2018
The peak of the Zugspitze is 2962 meters above sea level. It is the highest point in Germany. Jack and I were there, though we did not climb it as the first brave folks did in 1820. We took a tram to the glacier of the Zugspitze, then a cable car to the summit. It was a day that was very much like life in general, sometimes a nerve racking ride, but when you finally arrive, WOW, what a view! Go ... read more

Europe » Germany » Bavaria » Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more