Hohe Riffel
Hohe Riffel is a peak in Grainau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria and has an elevation of 2,236 metres. Hohe Riffel is situated nearby to the locality Knappenhäuser, as well as near Badersee.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Riffeltorkopf and Zugspitze.
Zugspitze
Peak
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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. Hammersbach is situated 5 km northeast of Hohe Riffel.
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.
Hohe Riffel
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,236 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Grainau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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In Other Languages
“Hohe Riffel” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Hohe Riffel”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Riffel Spitzen and Riffel Köpfe.
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