Zugspitze Summit border crossing, Border checkpoint at Zugspitze summit, Germany and Austria.
The border crossing point stands at 2962 meters elevation, where visitors move between German and Austrian territories through a connecting walkway.
The border checkpoint at Zugspitze required full passport control before the European integration, marking a significant point in Alpine border relations.
The summit displays regional flags of Bavaria and Tyrol instead of national banners, reflecting strong local identities of both mountain regions.
Three cable car systems provide access to the border crossing from different starting points in Germany and Austria throughout the year.
The Zugspitze border crossing contains weather monitoring stations from both countries, supporting air traffic control systems for Innsbruck Airport.
Part of: Austria–Germany border
Address: Zugspitze
GPS coordinates: 47.42097,10.98458
Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:29
Bavaria combines medieval castles, baroque churches and natural areas. The region features palaces in forests, old monasteries near rivers and mountain lakes in the Alps. The cities maintain their medieval architecture while the landscape includes mountains, lakes and historical hiking trails.
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Höllentalferner
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Waxenstein
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