What is the highest mountain in Germany?

Zugspitze (2,962 m), in the Wetterstein. The way up is the normal route from Garmisch-Partenkirchen through the Partnachklamm and the Reintal, graded T3 · VF A, about 11h 45m up over 2 days. The best months are Jul–Sep.

What is the highest mountain you can hike in Germany?

Zugspitze (2,962 m): the normal route from Garmisch-Partenkirchen through the Partnachklamm and the Reintal, graded T3 · VF A, about 11h 45m up over 2 days, with no climbing and no glacier.

When is the best time to climb mountains in Germany?

For most peaks in Germany, June to September. Higher and glaciated peaks have a shorter season; each peak page rates every month.

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Mountains of Germany

Germany's highest mountain is Zugspitze (2,962 m), on the border with Austria. peaks.fyi covers 22 peaks in Germany, in the Alps, Black Forest and Bohemian Massif.

16 have a plain hiking route.

Most of Germany's peaks are at their best from June to September; each row shows the best months for that peak.

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Peaks: 22
Highest: 2,962 m; Zugspitze
With GPX: 22

Peaks, Highest First

Zugspitze, 2,962 m, Wetterstein · Germany, AustriaWetterstein · Germany, AustriaMountain hike
2,962 m
From Garmisch-Partenkirchen through the Partnachklamm and the Reintal · T3 · VF A · 11h 45m up · 2 days · best Jul–Sep · GPX
Hochwanner, 2,744 m, Wetterstein · Germany, AustriaWetterstein · Germany, AustriaAlpine hike
2,744 m
From the Gaistal via the Mitterjöchl and the south flank · I · T4 · 7h up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
Watzmann, 2,713 m, Zentralwestliche Berchtesgadner Alpen · GermanyZentralwestliche Berchtesgadner Alpen · GermanyAlpine hike
2,713 m
From Wimbachbrücke via Watzmannhaus and Hocheck · F · I · T4 · 8h 15m up · 2 days · best Jul–Sep · GPX
Dreitorspitze, 2,682 m, Wetterstein · Austria, GermanyWetterstein · Austria, GermanyAlpine hike
2,682 m
From Leutasch via Puitegg, the Söllerpass and the Leutascher Platt · II · T4 · 6h 15m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
Hoher Göll, 2,522 m, Göll · Austria, GermanyGöll · Austria, GermanyAlpine hike
2,522 m
Salzburger Steig from the Purtschellerhaus · I · T4 · VF B · 5h 15m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
Stadelhorn, 2,286 m, Reiter Alpe · Germany, AustriaReiter Alpe · Germany, AustriaAlpine hike
2,286 m
From Oberjettenberg via the Schrecksattelsteig, Neue Traunsteiner Hütte, Roßgasse and Mayrbergscharte · I · T4 · 8h 45m up · 2 days · best Jul–Sep · GPX
Große Arnspitze, 2,196 m, Wetterstein · Germany, AustriaWetterstein · Germany, AustriaAlpine hike
2,196 m
From Scharnitz via path 851 and the Arnspitzhütte · I+ · T4 · 5h up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
Kreuzspitze, 2,185 m, Ammergau Alps · GermanyAmmergau Alps · GermanyMountain hike
2,185 m
Normal route from Ammerwald via the Hochgrießkar · T3 · 4h 30m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
Krottenkopf, 2,086 m, Ester Mountains · GermanyEster Mountains · GermanyHike
2,086 m
From Partenkirchen via the Esterbergalm and Weilheimer Hütte · T2 · 6h 15m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
Berchtesgadener Hochthron, 1,972 m, Untersberg · GermanyUntersberg · GermanyHike
1,972 m
From Maria Gern / Hintergern via the Stöhrweg and Stöhrhaus · T2 · 5h 45m up · best Jul–Sep · GPX
Sonntagshorn, 1,961 m, Chiemgau Alps · Germany, AustriaChiemgau Alps · Germany, AustriaHike
1,961 m
From the Heutal via the Hochalm · T2 · 4h up · best Jun–Oct · GPX
Großer Traithen, 1,852 m, Schliersee Mountains · GermanySchliersee Mountains · GermanyMountain hike
1,852 m
From Rosengasse via the Traithenkessel and Fellalm-Sattel · T3 · 3h 15m up · best Jun–Oct · GPX
Wendelstein, 1,838 m, Schliersee Mountains · GermanySchliersee Mountains · GermanyHike
1,838 m
From Bayrischzell via the Wendelsteiner Almen and Zeller Scharte · T2 · 5h up · best Jun–Oct · GPX
Geigelstein, 1,808 m, Chiemgau Alps · GermanyChiemgau Alps · GermanyHike
1,808 m
From Huben/Sachrang via the Priener Hütte · T2 · 5h 15m up · best Jun–Oct · GPX
Zwiesel, 1,782 m, Staufen · GermanyStaufen · GermanyHike
1,782 m
From Jochberg via the Zwieselalm and the south flank · T2 · 3h 30m up · best Jun–Oct · GPX
Feldberg, 1,494 m, Black Forest · GermanyBlack Forest · GermanyHike
1,494 m
From the Haus der Natur via the Seebuck and Grüble saddle · T2 · 1h 15m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX
Großer Arber, 1,456 m, Bohemian Forest · GermanyBohemian Forest · GermanyHike
1,456 m
From the Großer Arbersee on the Goldsteig · T2 · 2h 15m up · best Jun–Oct · GPX
Hornisgrinde, 1,164 m, Black Forest · GermanyBlack Forest · GermanyHike
1,164 m
From the Mummelsee via the Katzenkopf and Hornisgrindeturm · T2 · 1h 30m up · best Jul–Oct · GPX
Brocken, 1,142 m, Harz · GermanyHarz · GermanyEasy walk
1,142 m
Goetheweg from Torfhaus · T1 · 3h up · best Jun–Sep · GPX
Wasserkuppe, 950 m, Wasserkuppen Rhön · GermanyWasserkuppen Rhön · GermanyEasy walk
950 m
From Gersfeld station via the Guckaisee and Pferdskopf · T1 · 3h up · best May–Oct · GPX
Großer Feldberg, 879 m, Taunus · GermanyTaunus · GermanyEasy walk
879 m
From Oberursel-Hohemark via the Urselbach and Teufelsquartier · T1 · 3h up · best Apr–Oct · GPX
Vaalserberg, 322 m, Plateau of Vijlen · Germany, Belgium, NetherlandsPlateau of Vijlen · Germany, Belgium, NetherlandsEasy walk
322 m
From Vaals via the Viergrenzenweg ridge and the Drielandenpunt · T1 · 1h up · best Apr–Oct · GPX

Questions

What is the highest mountain in Germany?: Zugspitze (2,962 m), in the Wetterstein. The way up is the normal route from Garmisch-Partenkirchen through the Partnachklamm and the Reintal, graded T3 · VF A, about 11h 45m up over 2 days. The best months are Jul–Sep.
What is the highest mountain you can hike in Germany?: Zugspitze (2,962 m): the normal route from Garmisch-Partenkirchen through the Partnachklamm and the Reintal, graded T3 · VF A, about 11h 45m up over 2 days, with no climbing and no glacier.
When is the best time to climb mountains in Germany?: For most peaks in Germany, June to September. Higher and glaciated peaks have a shorter season; each peak page rates every month.