Höllentalferner

The Höllentalferner covers an area of 24.7 hectares at an elevation of 2400 meters between the Riffelwandspitzen and Zugspitze summits.

The glacier has maintained its size over decades due to its position in a deep rocky bowl that collects substantial amounts of avalanche snow.

Many German mountaineers consider crossing the Höllentalferner glacier an essential part of their traditional ascent to the Zugspitze summit.

Visitors need crampons and proper alpine equipment to safely traverse the glacier, as the surface conditions vary significantly throughout the year.

This glacier features the only proper glacial tongue among all German glaciers and remains stable despite its relatively low elevation.

Location: Grainau

Elevation above the sea: 2,400 m

Length: 700 m

Width: 500 m

Website: http://umweltatlas.bayern.de/mapapps/resources/reports/geotope/generateBericht.pdf?additionallayerfieldvalue=180R029

GPS coordinates: 47.42667,10.99750

Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:12