My GaPa: the Wank (vistas) over Werdenfelser Land
Before the reader goes on a titter, the German word “Wank” is likely related to old-Bavarian or Bairisch Wang/Weng, meaning “meadow on a slope” or “an opening in the forest”. The modern definition of the German verb “wanken” is “to stumble” or “to stagger.”
I’ve previously described southern Bavaria’s Garmisch-Partenkirchen (GaPa) and the natural beauty on offer around town. I’ve also made the ascent to Zugspitze a couple of times, particularly in glorious winter conditions. The return journey between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Zugspitze isn’t cheap, but I was very glad to see the Alps in 5 different countries; the interested visitor should check the summit webcams for weather conditions before heading up.
If you want a cheaper alternative, there are mountain views to be had at Wank, an 1800-metre tall “hill” just north of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Here are some equally beautiful views from the Wank summit on a visit during a warm afternoon in late-May.
The views from Wank
Info & Directions
I could have easily walked from my accommodation to the base or valley station for the Wank gondola. But staying in one of the town’s licensed lodgings included zero-cost access to the town’s public transport for the duration of my stay; bus 4 or 5 gets me to stop “Wankbahn, Garmisch-Partenkirchen”. I purchase a ticket for the up-and-down return trip with the gondola, but there’s also a descent-only option for those who wish to make one of the 3-hour hikes to the summit.
I made all pictures above on 28 May 2018 with a Fujifilm X70 fixed-lens prime. Alle Fotoaufnahmen sind mit Wasserzeichen versehen worden. This post appears on Fotoeins Fotografie at fotoeins DOT com as https://wp.me/p1BIdT-kKX.
6 Responses to “My GaPa: the Wank (vistas) over Werdenfelser Land”
These are beautiful photos of your visit to the mountains, Henry. 🙂
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Thank you! Looking back at the images has brought about a sense of deep longing to go back.
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I understand the feeling. We’ve also been longing to go back to the alps, hopefully in the summer too. 🙂
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wonderful views
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Thanks, Tanja! Have you (recently) visited that part of southern Bavaria?
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No, just admiring your wonderful photos
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