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Where is Germany’s highest point, Zugspitze?
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The Zugspitze is located on the border between Germany and Austria. It is the highest point in Germany, reaching an elevation of 9,718 feet (2,962 meters).12
Geographically, the mountain is part of the Wetterstein Alps, which are a segment of the Bavarian Alps. The peak is accessible from the German side via an aerial tramway from the village of Eibsee and a railway from the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.132