Zugspitze: Thermal anchor enables quick mountain hut construction
Also referred to as the “Top of Germany”, the 2,962 m high Zugspitze mountain is a popular tourist attraction that includes three glaciers, a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of Alpine peaks situated in four countries, and a large number of possible activities and restaurants. Each year, about 500,000 tourists from across the world use one of the three cable cars to access the highest peak of the country in a convenient way whereas 5,000 people climb it by foot. Those fond of mountain hiking traditionally use the Höllentalanger Hut as their accommodation.
In autumn 2013, this building...
