Zugspitze in 3D

Germany's highest · 2,962 m

Wetterstein Mountains, on the border of Germany and Austria

The Zugspitze is Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 m, and the frontier with Austria runs over its summit ridge. The surveyor Josef Naus made the first recorded ascent on 27 August 1820. To the south, the karst plateau of the Zugspitzplatt holds one of Germany's last few glaciers.

Where: Wetterstein Mountains, on the border of Germany and Austria
Height: 2,962 m, Germany's highest mountain
First recorded ascent: 27 August 1820, by Josef Naus
Glacier: The Northern Schneeferner, much shrunk since the 1800s

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Walk Zugspitze in 3D

A real-time 3D model, built from open elevation data and published measurements. Loads 2.4 MB when you start.

Works in VR on Meta Quest and other WebXR headsets: open this page in the headset's browser, start the 3D walk, then choose View in VR.

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Part of the Alpine Summits pack: a one-time unlock in this browser.

Terrain from open elevation data · a 3D reconstruction, not a photograph · tags as in the app

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The narrator from the app reads each tour stop. Transcripts below.

Zugspitze · 2,962 m
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Germany's highest mountain. The first recorded ascent was on 27 August 1820, by the surveyor Josef Naus with his assistant and a local guide.
A border on the summit
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The frontier between Germany and Austria runs over the summit ridge; the Austrian side falls to the Tyrol.
The Zugspitzplatt
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The high karst plateau to the south holds the Northern Schneeferner, one of Germany's last few glaciers. It has lost most of its ice since the 1800s.

How to visit Zugspitze

Cable cars and a rack railway climb to the summit from the German and Austrian sides, and there are long mountain routes for experienced walkers.

Opening times and tickets change: check the official site. Official site

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Zugspitze: questions and answers

How high is the Zugspitze?

2,962 m, the highest mountain in Germany. The border with Austria runs over its summit ridge.

Who first climbed the Zugspitze?

The surveyor Josef Naus made the first recorded ascent on 27 August 1820.

Can I walk around Zugspitze in 3D?

Yes, in your browser. Everything on this page is free to read. Walking Zugspitze in 3D is part of the Alpine Summits pack: a one-time purchase with no subscription, and signing in with the same account unlocks it in the Farstep app too.

Can I walk Zugspitze in VR?

Yes, on a Meta Quest or another WebXR headset: open this page in the headset's browser, start the 3D walk, then choose View in VR. The left stick walks, the right stick turns and the trigger opens the fact cards.