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 Eibsee, as well as near Knappenhäuser.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 Ehrwald and Schachen.
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.
Schachen
Locality
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Schachen is a locality, which is situated 9 km east of Hohe Riffel.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is in Upper Bavaria. Garmisch-Partenkirchen lies at the foot of the Zugspitze in the Werdenfelser Land in Upper Bavaria and is Germany's most important winter sports metropolis, Olympic venue and important international winter sports center in the entire Alpine region.
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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