Große Riffelwandspitze
Große Riffelwandspitze is a peak in Grainau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria and has an elevation of 2,626 metres. Große Riffelwandspitze is situated nearby to the locality Riffelkar, as well as near Schneefernereck.Places of Interest
Highlights include Zugspitze and Höllentalferner.
Zugspitze
Peak
Photo: Tuxyso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Zugspitze, at 2,962 m above sea level, is the highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains and the highest mountain in Germany. It lies south of the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, and the Austria–Germany border is on its western summit.
Höllentalferner
Glacier
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The Höllentalferner is a glacier in the western Wetterstein Mountains. It is a cirque glacier that covers the upper part of the Höllental valley and its location in a rocky bowl between the Riffelwandspitzen and Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze, means that it is well-protected from direct sunshine.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hammersbach and Ehrwald.
Hammersbach
Village
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Hammersbach is a village in the municipality of Grainau at the foot of the Wetterstein Mountains in South Germany. It is located at the southwestern end of the market town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is an important base for tours by mountaineers and hikers.
Ehrwald
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Ehrwald is a picturesque village in the Northwest Tyrol region of Austria. Nestled at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, Ehrwald is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts year-round.
Große Riffelwandspitze
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,626 metres
- Also known as: “Grosse Riffelwandspitze”
- Category: landform
- Location: Grainau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
47.42827° or 47° 25′ 42″ northLongitude
10.99248° or 10° 59′ 33″ eastElevation
2,626 metres (8,615 feet)Open location code
8FVGCXHR+8XOpenStreetMap ID
node 508489623OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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In Other Languages
“Große Riffelwandspitze” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Große Riffelwandspitze”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Riffelkar and Schneefernereck.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ski resort Zugspitze and Kleine Riffelwandspitze.
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