Jubiläumsgrat (Anniversary Ridge) 1-day guided climb

The Jubiläumsgrat (also known as ‘Anniversary Ridge’) is a classic route on Germany’s highest alpine ridge and a precious goal for advanced mountaineers. Would you like to join me for an spectacular 1-day climb? 

This 8 km mountain ridge connects two iconic German summits: Zugspitze (the highest peak in the country, at 2962 m) and Alpspitze (2628 m).

We’ll start this trip very early in the morning and take Zugspitze’s first gondola. Then, we’ll start climbing up and down countless towers, enjoying deep breathtaking views of the Höllental (Hell’s Valley). Around half of our ridge traverse, we’ll reach a bivouac box that has been recently set up.

After that, we’ll continue our way through the many towers and climb up to the Volkarspitze. This exposed ascent is the most difficult part of this ridge crossing. After that we’ll reach the summit of Grieskarscharte (2436 m). Then, right before the Hochblassen, we’ll turn left and then go up to the Alpspitze, the last peak of this climb. Then, we’ll descend to Alspitzbahn mountain station and return to the valley.

The Jubiläumsgrat is a very long and demanding route, that requires excellent physical conditions and a good use of time. Sure-footedness and not suffering from vertigo are essential, as well as being able to climb up to 2nd degree.

Are you ready for the most challenging ridge traverse in Germany? Then send me a request so we can start planning this incredible adventure!

If you are interested in other mountain trips in the country, you should check out this 2-day climb to the Watzmann Ostwand.