Wank, Mountain peak in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Description
Wank rises to 1780 meters in the Ester Mountains and shows gentle grassy slopes with wide views across the Bavarian Alps. The summit area offers an open landscape with a summit cross and several small buildings for visitors.
History
A cable car was built in 1928 and began operation in 1929 to carry visitors from the valley to the mountain station. In July 1904 the local Werdenfelser Heimat Partenkirchen society erected the summit cross.
Culture
The summit cross, installed in July 1904 by the Werdenfelser Heimat Partenkirchen society, stands as a symbol of local mountain traditions.
Practical
Several hiking trails lead to the summit, or visitors can take the Wankbahn cable car, which runs daily from 8:45 AM during the main season. The route to the top offers different difficulty levels for walkers with varying experience.
Did you know?
An observatory at 1782 meters records weather data and serves research on climate patterns in the Bavarian Alps. The measuring station has been working for decades and continuously provides scientific information about atmospheric conditions.
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