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[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [004]
48.9 km from Marchklamm Tal to Zugspitzplatt. Along the way you climb 4,483 m and descend 3,709 m; the highest point is at 2,819 m. Walking time about 29 h – comfortably done in 3 daily stages.
Elevation profile
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Along the way
- km 0.3 Kalvarienberg Viewpoint · 1,079 m
- km 14.6 Musterstein ✝ Summit · 2,478 m
- km 15.2 Östliche Törlspitze Summit · 2,444 m
- km 15.7 Partenkirchner Dreitorspitze, Nordostgipfel ✝ Summit · 2,626 m
- km 15.7 Bayerländerturm Summit · 2,507 m
- km 15.7 Signalkuppe Summit · 2,486 m
- km 15.9 Meilerhütte Hut · 2,366 m
- km 15.9 Westliche Törlspitze Summit · 2,427 m
- km 15.9 Alte Meilerhütte (Winterraum) Shelter
- km 16.1 Frauenalplspitz Summit · 2,369 m
- km 16.9 Frauenalpl ✝ Summit · 2,202 m
- km 17.5 Teufelsgsaß Summit · 1,962 m
- km 18.3 Belvedere Viewpoint
- km 20.6 Bockhütte Hut · 1,052 m
- km 25.7 Reintalangerhütte Hut · 1,366 m
- km 26.5 Partnach Ursprung Viewpoint
- km 27.9 Veitsbrünnl Spring · 1,800 m
- km 28.5 Knorrhütte Hut · 2,052 m
- km 28.5 Brunntalkopf Summit · 2,260 m
- km 31.8 Panoramaaussicht Viewpoint
- km 32.5 Kaiserkopf Summit · 2,389 m
- km 33.0 Wiener-Neustädter-Hütte Hut · 2,209 m
- km 34.3 Wiesbrunnen Spring
- km 36.0 Gamsalm, 1256m Viewpoint
- km 36.1 Gamsalmhütte Hut · 1,256 m
- km 39.1 Confetti-Alm Hut
- km 46.2 Wolfratshauser Hütte Hut · 1,751 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 3 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Musterstein ✝
Stage ends near Panoramaaussicht
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [004]” trail?
About 48.9 km, from Marchklamm Tal to Zugspitzplatt.
How much elevation gain does the “[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [004]” trail have?
About 4,483 m of ascent and 3,709 m of descent. The lowest point is at 962 m, the highest at 2,819 m.
How long does the “[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [004]” trail take?
Plan for about 29 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 3 daily stages.
Can I follow the “[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [004]” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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