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Neuschwanstein Castle19th-century Romanesque Revival palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau. The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II, King of Bavaria as a retreat and in honor of the German composer Richard Wagner. The castle was intended as a home for the king until he died in 1886. It was open to the public shortly after his death. The Castle consists of several individual structures that were erected over a length of 150 meters on top of a cliff ridge. The elongate building is furnished with
Linderhof PalaceSmallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one which he lived to see completed. The gardens surrounding Linderhof Palace are considered one of the most beautiful creations of historicist garden design.
ZugspitzeAt 2,962 m (9,718 ft) above sea level, it is the highest mountain in Germany. Austria–Germany border runs over its western summit. South of the mountain is a high karst plateau with numerous caves and on the flanks of the Zugspitze are three glaciers, including the two largest in Germany. Three cable cars run to the top of the Zugspitze.
Ettal AbbeyA Benedictine monastery in the village of Ettal. The Abbey is one of the largest Benedictine houses and is a major attraction. The monastery runs a brewery, a distillery, a bookstore, an art publishing house, a hotel, a cheese factory joint venture, and several smaller companies.
WankA 1,780 metres (5,840 ft) mountain peak near Germany- Austrian border. The mountain is s dominated by calcareous rocks and the summit is crowned by grasslands.
Große ArnspitzeThe Große Arnspitze is the highest peak in the Arnspitze Group in the Wettersteingebirge mountains. It is located west of Scharnitz in Austria. The border between Germany and Austria runs over its summit.The normal climbing route, runs from Scharnitz westwards and below the Ahrntalköpfle to the Riedberg. Below this mountain the path bends to the southwest from the Arnspitzhütte, whence it heads northwest to the summit.
Seefeld PlateauThe Seefeld Plateau is a low mountain range-like valley and basin landscape in the North Tyrolean Limestone Alps around 500 m above the Inn Valley in Tyrol , which includes the basin around Seefeld in Tyrol and Scharnitz as well as the Leutasch Valley. A beautiful location where you can spend some nice time in the middle of nature.
Reither SpitzeThe Reither Spitze is a mountain in the Karwendel in the Austrian federal state of Tyrol that, thanks to its location at the southwestern end of the Erlspitze Group, is particularly well known for its great views of the surrounding area from its summit. Its name is derived the village of Reith bei Seefeld, which lies at its southwestern foot.
KarwendeltalKarwendel Valley is one of the longest valleys in the Karwendel and runs in a slight curve from west to east between the Northern Karwendel Chain in the north and the Hinterautal-Vomper Chain in the south.The valley is traversed by the Karwendelbach , which flows into the Isar at the western end of the valley . At the eastern end of the valley with the Angeralm, the Hochalmsattel connects with the transition to the Kleiner Ahornboden or to the Johannestal .
KanzelwandbahnA cable car built in 1954 in Riezlern , Kleinwalsertal , Vorarlberg in Austria. it is an iconic attraction in this area and also there are so many other leisure options too.
WarmatsgundkopfA beautiful mountain on the border between Vorarlberg, Austria and Bavaria, Germany. A good trekking destination and also a skiing spot in winter and also there are so many other adventure options too.
Oberstdorfer HammerspitzeA majestic mountain of Bavaria, Germany. The path over the Hammerspitz is beautiful but only recommended for experienced mountaineers, as you have to climb the rock without steel cables, etc
Zirler BergA high mountain in the Karwendel Alps, a western part of the Northern Limestone Alps. It is a southern foothill of the Reither Spitze and is known mainly because the Seefelder Straße on its southern slopes climbs through 388 metres in a distance of less than 4 kilometres from Zirl in the Inn valley to Leithen on the Seefeld Plateau.
GleirschklammThe Gleirschklamm is one of the most beautiful natural gorges in the Karwendel . It has always captivated with its imposing rocks, small waterfalls and crystal-clear water. You experience a unique water-rock landscape and feel the power and strength of the water, which has been making its way through the rock for centuries. On a hot summer's day, the hiker enjoys the cool and water-saturated air in the Gleirschklamm.
KleinwalsertalA beautiful high valley in the Allgäu Alps and is located in the east of Vorarlberg. It is also a well-known ski resort in the Vorarlberg Region of Austria. It is the third largest tourist destination of Austria even in summer and winter. Here, the impressing mountain scenery and lots of snow also plays an important role.
SchafreuterThe Schafreuter is the highest peak in the Vorkarwendel and therefore offers a fantastic panorama. It is a popular destination both in summer for hiking and winter for ski tours. The ascent to the summit on this hike is not difficult for experienced hikers, but leads a few meters over steep crags that require sure-footedness.
ErlspitzeErlspitze is a mountain with three major ridges located at the south west corner of the Karwendel. Its pyramid-shaped summit makes it a good observation peak north of the Erl Saddle and the Solsteinhaus mountain hut. Erlspitze is a major viewpoint which offers a splendid panorama with a great view of the alpine main ridge, Wetterstein and Karwendel mountains.
Rangger KöpflRangger Köpfl is one of Tirol skiers' best-kept secrets. Rising from 800 to 1,939 metres above sea level, the variety of sunny and wide runs provides great skiing and riding. It is one of the iconic location in this area and attracts a lot of tourists.
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Hohenschwangau CastleThe childhood residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, built by his father King Maximilian II of Bavaria. It is located in the German village of Hohenschwangau. Hohenschwangau was the official summer and hunting residence of Maximilian, his wife Marie of Prussia, and their two sons Ludwig (the later King Ludwig II of Bavaria) and Otto (the later King Otto I of Bavaria).