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Nature highlight at the top of Germany

spappers | 8. November 2024

Today, we have the whole day to enjoy some touristic activities. We decided to continue our way to Grainau, a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, deep in the south of Germany and right at the border to Austria. Why? Grainau is home to the beautiful Eibsee. The lake is famous for it’s crystal clear water and is a natural idyll for both relaxing and being active.

The weather… well, wasn’t exactly what we hoped for: 4°C and fog. A lot of fog. But we quickly learned that this doesn’t detract from the beautiful landscape. And there was another thing to be excited for: The Eibsee is located at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain at 2,962 m above sea level, which we could already see behind the clouds.

Foggy Eibsee
Foggy Eibsee
Foggy Eibsee
The Zugspitze hides behind the clouds
The Zugspitze hides behind the clouds
The Zugspitze hides behind the clouds

So, we started the igus:bike route on the eastern side of the Eibsee and cycled clockwise on the Eibsee circular trail. We cycled along forest paths, saw small neighboring lakes such as the Frillensee, and even found a small beach. However, as the weather was not ideal for sunbathing today, we kept going for another few kilometers 😉

Small beach at Eibsee
Small beach at Eibsee
Small beach at Eibsee
Time for a quick selfie by Michael Pöpke and Lili Hamel
Time for a quick selfie by Michael Pöpke and Lili Hamel
Time for a quick selfie by Michael Pöpke and Lili Hamel
Lili Hamel enjoying the lake view
Lili Hamel enjoying the lake view
Lili Hamel enjoying the lake view
Quick stop at the neighboring lake Frillensee
Quick stop at the neighboring lake Frillensee
Quick stop at the neighboring lake Frillensee
igus:bike in the wild
igus:bike in the wild
igus:bike in the wild

We found a very nice viewpoint and took the opportunity to take a quick lunch break while enjoying the beautiful view of the lake. Once we continued our way, the sun finally decided to come out – and we even met some curious passers-by 😉 

Lunch break with a view
Lunch break with a view
Lunch break with a view
Even the ducks are curious about the igus:bike 😉
Even the ducks are curious about the igus:bike 😉
Even the ducks are curious about the igus:bike 😉

After 7 km we reached the end of our route and were rewarded with a beautiful, sunny view of the Zugspitze. Our plan was to take the cable car to the top of the mountain, but sadly, this was not possible because of maintenance work. Nonetheless, we had a beautiful day!

Cable car to the Zugspitze…
Cable car to the Zugspitze…
Cable car to the Zugspitze…
…closed due to maintenance work 🙁
…closed due to maintenance work 🙁
…closed due to maintenance work 🙁
Beautiful view of the Eibsee at the end of Stage 12
Beautiful view of the Eibsee at the end of Stage 12
Beautiful view of the Eibsee at the end of Stage 12

Our rider: Lili Hamel

I’m Lili Hamel, 24 years old and I’m from Cologne. I completed my training as a graphic designer with the best team in the world at igus and then set up my own business. My passion is travelling, which is why I accompany the igus:Bike Tour on the German stages, especially behind the camera, to get to know my own country.

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