Wank Mountain
Wank Mountain
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David S
St Helens, UK58 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Ok so 90% of us men are childish so I’ve decided to add photos rather than any rude or crude comment.
This place is beautiful and just over an hours drive from where our hotel is in Fussen.
It’s well worth the drive and at just over £40 (after conversion at English bank) to go up and down on the cable car it’s great value.
The views and walks from the top are wonderful, lots of benches and seating to relax and take it all in.
A couple of nice places to eat and drink on the top, absolutely gorgeous and worth the time and money.
And if you’ve taken the kids and they’re bored and have been good, then take them to the Alpine Coaster 20 minutes away (Google map it) then view it on YouTube, it’s a brilliant way to end the day
Me and the wife are in our mid fifties and did it, even though she had her eyes shut all the way, it’s brilliant, what a day!!
This place is beautiful and just over an hours drive from where our hotel is in Fussen.
It’s well worth the drive and at just over £40 (after conversion at English bank) to go up and down on the cable car it’s great value.
The views and walks from the top are wonderful, lots of benches and seating to relax and take it all in.
A couple of nice places to eat and drink on the top, absolutely gorgeous and worth the time and money.
And if you’ve taken the kids and they’re bored and have been good, then take them to the Alpine Coaster 20 minutes away (Google map it) then view it on YouTube, it’s a brilliant way to end the day
Me and the wife are in our mid fifties and did it, even though she had her eyes shut all the way, it’s brilliant, what a day!!
Written July 12, 2022
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Chris L
Albuquerque, NM1,563 contributions
Dec 2021
Our son & his wife took us (60 year-olds) on this hike; we took the train to Garmisch, walked through town and found the trailhead easily enough. Then we proceeded to climb 5 miles and around 3,400 feet! It was a bluebird day and the views were spectacular. The trail was hard-packed snow and well marked. We stopped at the lovely cafe on the way back down and were delighted with the refreshments,
Written February 4, 2022
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himing
21 contributions
Jul 2020
A beautiful mountain that offers an almost 360 view of the area. The cable cart is cheap and offers a great experience to the top of the mountain. The mountain still had some ice on it which created some mud in certain areas so clean shoes are will definitely get dirty. I highly recommend this.
Written December 5, 2020
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Dantravelmaster
24 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We went to the Wank Lift by bus, from
Garmisch train station, a ten minute ride. We then walked up to the summit in about three hours, with frequent short breaks. We enjoyed beautiful views of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze, and all surrounding mountains. Also, you cross an Alm populated with cows, and benches to take a rest. This walk definitely requires you to have a basic level of physical strength (700 to 1780 meters). However, it’s only walkways without any climbing parts. One of my all time favorite walks!
Garmisch train station, a ten minute ride. We then walked up to the summit in about three hours, with frequent short breaks. We enjoyed beautiful views of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze, and all surrounding mountains. Also, you cross an Alm populated with cows, and benches to take a rest. This walk definitely requires you to have a basic level of physical strength (700 to 1780 meters). However, it’s only walkways without any climbing parts. One of my all time favorite walks!
Written July 16, 2020
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Sam
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Jul 2020 • Couples
My girlfriend gave it a go, she struggled at first but towards the end we switched positions so I was behind and it gave her a bit more of a push. When we finally reached the peak she almost collapsed, her arms were so tired and I felt such a great relief.
Written November 27, 2020
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Resort59456016369
Seattle, WA13 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
You can get one of the best view of the GAP and the Bavarian alps from the Wank. If your a hiker it’s about a 45 min hike to the top or take the gondola to the top. Two places to eat at the top. This is a ski area during the winter. You can take a nice walk around the area and get a picture of you and your group by the mountain cam. They give you web site you can access and see photo. Good two hour trip.
Written March 19, 2019
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Ciaran D
Kilkenny, Ireland39 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
This unfortunately named mountain has great views over the towns of Garmish and Partenkirchen as well as across at the much higher Alps. There are plenty of options for hiking if you fancy it but with young children we took the cable car up and back.
Written July 26, 2018
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Nigel L
Harrogate, UK121 contributions
Feb 2015
We took a chair lift up this small mountain with our sledges and an early climax was the excellent view.
We then found a chalet that provided food and drinks and had the most outstanding Goulash- another excellent climax.
Finally the sledging down the 4500 foot mountain was superb with us all panting for breath at the bottom.
We will certainly come again.
We then found a chalet that provided food and drinks and had the most outstanding Goulash- another excellent climax.
Finally the sledging down the 4500 foot mountain was superb with us all panting for breath at the bottom.
We will certainly come again.
Written July 9, 2015
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misterpastry
Liverpool232 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
Wank has the funniest name of any mountain in the world. .
It's worth visiting just so you can say that you're going to Wank for a day. And once there, you can travel to the summit on the Wankbahn and walk down using the Wank Trails.
Joking aside, it's well worth a trip from Garmisch. The views are awesome and every aspect - the cablecar, the facilities, the footpaths - has a typical German efficiency.
It's just a pity that there is no Wank-related merchandise on sale.
It's worth visiting just so you can say that you're going to Wank for a day. And once there, you can travel to the summit on the Wankbahn and walk down using the Wank Trails.
Joking aside, it's well worth a trip from Garmisch. The views are awesome and every aspect - the cablecar, the facilities, the footpaths - has a typical German efficiency.
It's just a pity that there is no Wank-related merchandise on sale.
Written October 26, 2013
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ICUR
90 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We walked to the entrance to the cable car on a beautiful day (the ground station is a little of a hike to get to but if you are driving, there appears to be plenty of parking on site).
We only found out once there that the cable car only was going 1/2 way up which is only interesting if once you get off and want to hike back down. No amenities at 1/2 way point and the view is certainly not as good as the top.
Always check if cable cars are running all the way up. That includes all cable cars in the Garmisch area.
We only found out once there that the cable car only was going 1/2 way up which is only interesting if once you get off and want to hike back down. No amenities at 1/2 way point and the view is certainly not as good as the top.
Always check if cable cars are running all the way up. That includes all cable cars in the Garmisch area.
Written November 18, 2018
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_esbeata
Szczecin, Poland32 contributions
Hello! hello, I'm planning a visit to Garmisch on March 17 and 18. will the cable car to the top of the mount wank be open? Thank you for your response. Best regards, Beata.
Lisastones75
Durham, UK58 contributions
Hi
Are dogs permitted on the cable car please?
Thanks
Kiwitiggy
27 contributions
I believe I did see one in a cable car but I can’t tell you officially...
Avishag
New York City, NY217 contributions
Are there any hiking trails up there? Are they hard?
Is there a time limit on how long you can wank for on this mountain.
Bigbadbum
29 contributions
Hi Ciaran
yes, its only allowed between 9am and 5pm weekdays. Any wanking outside this period is frowned upon by the locals.
Hope that helps and enjoy Wank Mountain !!
Lynda B
1 contribution
any recomendations for walking please
Yes, you move your legs forward and then you should start to move. Come back to me if you have any trouble.
Bethany B
Lake Saint Louis, MO11 contributions
Is it possible to hike up Wank in October? If so, how long does this take?
Treadshred
San Antonio, TX29 contributions
It's possible, but the snow can start in late October. Depending on fitness level- maybe 4-5 hours. You also have to be aware that in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen valley you are 700 meters in altitude and then going up the another 1000 meters so the air might affect you too. However, there is a halfway station for the cable car so you can get a ride up/down. If that sounds a bit daunting, you can ride the cable car up and hike around the summit area- that can take an hour or two in itself.
MandJ E
Maryland69 contributions
Hello. We will be visiting Garmisch-Partenkirchen this Summer, and are considering hiking up Wank. Do you know for certain if we can ride the Wankbahn down only?
Thanks.
Geoff-MJ
Lincolnshire, UK8 contributions
Hiya. It was definitely possible to buy one-way tickets when I went. Hikers are encouraged - there is accommodation and cafe, etc.at the top. I would recommend buying your tickets at the bottom though, as not sure if you can at the top.
Have fun and enjoy the views!
Maria Cristina C
Rio de Janeiro, RJ89 contributions
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