The winter sports resort and spa town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is ideal for active holidays and relaxing breaks. This southern German town largely owes its excellent air quality to the 3,000m Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a climatic health resort. Exercise programmes and walks take advantage of the beneficial climate and follow the 300km of marked footpaths and high-altitude spa trails that wind their way through the idyllic scenery.