Soaring 2,962 meters over the Wetterstein range stands the Zugspitze, the tallest mountain in Germany. Google is celebrating the 197-year-anniversary of the mountain’s first ascent with a new Doodle.

Some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen can be found in southern Germany. The rising Alps spark reminders of our own Cascade range here at home. This past summer, my brother-in-law Sean ...

Embark on a breathtaking alpine adventure to Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak. This episode captures the beauty and challenge of hiking in the Bavarian Alps—from rugged trails and panoramic views to ...

Though we’ve climbed our share of mountains, we’d never ascended one like this. Instead of trudging uphill for days in boots and backpacks, my brother Dan and I didn’t even break a sweat in the hour ...

One of my favorite places to be in Europe is atop the Zugspitze — the highest point in Germany. Standing on this 9,700-foot peak, you can't help but marvel at the thought that, for at least a few ...

One of my favorite places to be in Europe is atop the Zugspitze — the highest point in Germany. Standing on this 9,700-foot peak, you can’t help but marvel at the thought that you’re the highest ...

Located along the border between Germany and Austria, Zugspitze is in the southeastern German state of Bavaria, formerly the Kingdom of Bavaria. The mountain is flanked by three glaciers, two of which ...