Olli H.

This photo is copyrighted by the author.
Thank you for respecting the rights and efforts of our photographers. Please contact the author for further information.

Austria Alpine Glow / Zugspitze

Please log in or sign up for free to see the GPS coordinates & weather for this photo spot

From this angle the Zugspitze massif is beautifully lit around sunset in mid-summer (pictures were taken beginning of July).

Photography Tips

After the strenuous ascent, sit down in front of the hut with a cool drink and wait for the sun to set. :-)

The close up picture was taken with a 150mm (full frame) lens. The panorama shot with a 24mm lens.

Travel Information

Park at Fernsteinsee (or take a public bus) and then hike up to Lorea Hütte (Lorea cabin). You can book an overnight stay in the DAV self-catering hut (https://www.lorea-huette.com).

One-way: 4,2km & 1086m elevation gain

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Sunset in summer

Sunrise & Sunset 08:01 - 16:33 | current local time: 21:38

Photo Themes alpine glow Mountains Sunset

Locations Lorea Hütte

Get the exact geo-position for this spot

Log in to see the GPS coordinates, sun directions, and the map for this photo spot. Or simply bookmark it along with other spots to plan your next trip.