Summit of Zugspitze

The Zugspitze, at 2,962 metres above sea level, is the highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains as well as the highest mountain in Germany. It lies south of the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and the border between Germany and Austria runs over its western summit. South of the mountain is the Zugspitzplatt, a high karst plateau with numerous caves. On the flanks of the Zugspitze are three glaciers, including the two largest in Germany: the Northern Schneeferner with an area of 30.7 hectares and the Höllentalferner with an area of 24.7 hectares. The third is the Southern Schneeferner which covers 8.4 hectares.

 Here we are at the summit of Zugspitze, the 4th level. As we were all dressed warm, we did not feel the cold. On the contrary it was cool and perfect to soak in such beauty. Here all of us started photos. Some of us even stood on the benches to take the shots. ( yes, I am one of them, standing of the bench). 

Our pictures with our tour mates. ( Thanks Dick and Jeff for your pictures of the group).

 Ailing & Pat

 2962m to the Top of Germany

 Eunice and her daughter Cheryl

 The ever witty couple - Jeff & Ailing

 Patricia & Eve ( beautiful shot from Dick's camera)

 Jeff & Gina

 The Indonesian Couple - Terry and Tina

 TeeKheng & Pat

The loving couple - Dick & Eve

 This is lovely - how nice if we could just do a silent retreat out in the mountain - such a zen feeling

 Gina, Ailing & Pat

 Another panorama shot from Pat's camera - she sure loves the mountains & photography

 Picture Postcard

 So this is the place they ski

After a breath taking view at the summit we headed to the 3rd level where it is snow play time.