Tiroler Zugspitz Arena around Ehrwald

A piece of paradise

Starting from Ehrwald in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, there are countless climbing routes and climbing gardens for alpine sport climbers in the area close to the valley, which can be reached within approx. 50 minutes.

Beginners and pros alike get their money's worth there and climbers are already in alpine surroundings on these routes. The south-facing routes can be climbed very early in the summer and within a short time you are back in the valley and in Ehrwald.

If the excursion to the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena with hiking and climbing takes a little longer, several managed huts offer well-deserved rest and refreshments. The climbing garden can be reached in just 15 minutes from the Wiener Neustädter Hütte and the Coburger Hütte. There are also numerous multi-pitch routes in the region and ice climbing opportunities in winter.

Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Schmiede 15
A-6632 Ehrwald

The Tiroler Zugspitz Arena

The Zugspitze is not only the highest mountain in Germany, but also the dominant rock massif above Ehrwald in Tyrol. The area around the Zugspitze and Ehrwald is characterized by lush greenery on the valley floor, blooming alpine meadows and glistening mountain lakes that reflect the rock faces of the almost three-thousand-metre peaks. Hiking, climbing, mountain biking, golfing and extreme sports: the opportunities for outdoor activities around Ehrwald in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena are almost unlimited and will whet the appetite of even couch potatoes for outdoor sports.

5 tips around the Zugspitze and Ehrwald

  • The Zugspitze - the Zugspitze is always worth a trip. Take the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn cable car in comfort or via the Gatterl or Stopselzieher to the highest peak in Germany (2,962m).
  • The Blindsee Trail is one of four Great Trails Tirol and the bike highlight of the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena. The challenging single trail from Grubigstein to Blindsee offers breathtaking views.
  • The Seebensee (1,675 m) is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Tirol. Together with the neighboring Drachensee (1,910 m) and the Coburger Hütte, it is a popular excursion destination for families, hikers and climbers.
  • Gondola breakfast: Breakfast in the Almkopf gondola with breathtaking views of the Zugspitze including a beautifully laid table, Prosecco, coffee, tea and regional delicacies. A special start to the day.
  • SUP station Heiterwang: Stand-up paddling in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena: the SUP station on Lake Heiterwang offers SUP rental as well as various SUP tours on Lake Heiterwang and Plansee, including at night.