The Wetterstein, crowned by the Zugspitze, and the neighbouring Mieminger Chain straddle the Bavarian–Tyrolean border and are famous for their firm, light Wetterstein limestone. The sunny south face of the Schüsselkarspitze above the Leutasch valley, with classics such as Siemens/Wolf (V-) on its west ridge tower, is regarded as excellent rock; other milestones are the Leberle route on the Scharnitzspitze (IV-, 1905), the plated north face of the Alpspitze (IV+, 550 m), the lonely Blassengrat on the Hochblassen and the Jubiläumsgrat from the Zugspitze to the Alpspitze, a serious high-alpine ridge that requires plenty of experience. In the Mieminger Chain and on the Tschirgant there are further multi-pitch routes and sport crags.
Leutasch, Mittenwald, Ehrwald and Garmisch-Partenkirchen are the usual starting points; many routes demand long approaches and 550–1,500 m of ascent, making for full days. The main season is July to September; afternoon thunderstorms are a real hazard on the ridges.
Part of Tyrol, Wetterstein Mountains and Mieminger Chain has 116 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 3 to 11-. Explore its 33 crags and sectors below.
Often climbed in July, August, September.