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🌎  Germany 🇩🇪

📍  Am Eibsee, 82491 Grainau, Germany

✈️  Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)

🚗  138.4 KM

⏱️  2 hours, 12 minutes

Eibsee, located in Grainau, Germany, is a stunning alpine lake renowned for its emerald-green, crystal-clear waters and panoramic views of the Zugspitze. Easily accessible by car with paid parking or by public bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, visitors can explore the area predominantly solo, enjoying hiking, swimming, and boating. While the lake is open year-round, summer is ideal for water activities, autumn for foliage, and winter for serene walks. Entry to the lake is free, but parking, boat rentals, and the Eibsee cable car to Zugspitze incur additional costs. A typical visit ranges from 2-4 hours for a stroll and brief activity, up to a full day if completing the circular hike, enjoying water sports, or combining with a trip to Zugspitze. The well-maintained circular path (Eibsee-Rundweg) offers excellent photo opportunities, though some parts may be less accessible for wheelchairs.