24^Jun Sat
20:00

The annual Sonnwendfeuer in the Zugspitz area consists of fires with different motifs all over the mountains. The fires will be lit at 21:30 to 22. see https://zugspitzarena.com/en/News-Events/Mountain-Fires-Summer-Solstice-Fires for more details. The event might be postponed to June 26th if the weather is bad.

YOU MUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE JOINING, esp. about the 3G rule and the headlamp.

Transport: We will go by car as public transport operates only until 21:30. We'll share the car expenses. The driver(s) may require passengers to pay in advance. Drivers should check whether all passenger fulfill the mandatory conditions (see below) and reject those who don't. Please read the car instructions carefully. If the hike or lift is cancelled or postponed, the drivers must reimburse the prepaid payments. Otherwise a passenger dropping out before departure must only be reimbursed if the driver can find a replacement. Car drivers must contact me first if they drop out.

Parking: for example, near the train station or at https://goo.gl/maps/wN4o3qwd8JdYPVFX6

Joining: Click on carpool. If a car has free seats, read the instructions and possibly join the car. Otherwise add yourself to the waiting list and regularly check for free seats. You are not automatically assigned to a car.

Approximate schedule:

1. meeting at 18:00 in front of the train station
2. arrival at Tuftlalm at 19:00-19:30. it is supposed to be open
3. continue to Grüner Ups at 20:30 at the latest. hikers going to Upsspitze/Daniel should start earlier
4. sunset at 21:16
5. arrival at Grüner Ups meadow before 21:30
6. fires starting between 21:30-22:00
7. about 22:30 (it's up to every car) going down with headlamps
8. back at the cars at midnight

Route: we will stop at Tuftlalm on the way up, which should be open until 9 or 10pm (I've called them). The hut might be crowded - don't rely on the hut for food/beverages but bring enough on your own.

Technical Difficulty: This hike is suitable for beginners comfortable walking in the dark. You should be fit (pace >300m gain/hour).

Weather forecast  dry, max. 14-19°C

Legal disclaimer: This is not a guided tour. I merely organize the trip to the starting point with like-minded, qualified, properly equipped and reliable persons. Every participant must be able to navigate her/himself on the suggested route. If you join, you acknowledge that hiking is dangerous, you are fully responsible for yourself and that you have sufficient insurance (DAV, Bergrettung or similar).

Note: Please unjoin the event well in advance, if you don't want to come. You cannot unjoin the event when it is starting in less than 12 hours. No-shows will be recorded in your profile.