Not only is Zugspitze the highest mountain in Germany, but it is also the highest summit of the Wetterstein Mountains. The mountain towers at an impressive height of 2,962 meters (9718 feet) above sea level. A famed ski region, the area surrounding Zugspitze has a variety of activities and attractions on offer for both skiers and non-skiers. Cable cars run up the mountain, offering visitors a chance to take in spellbinding alpine views from this iconic peak.

Watzmann Peak towers 2,713 meters (8,900 feet) above the surrounding Bavarian landscape. This mountain is the third tallest in Germany and is situated within Berchtesgaden National Park. Directly below the knife-like edge of the mountain's east face lies the icy Watzmann glacier; on this western side of this icy patch lie the remains of a transport-bomber plane that crashed here in 1940. Watzmann Peak is a notorious mountain climbing area. Avid mountain climbers normally ascend from June to September until the paths get too slick and dangerous. Several lookout points in the national park offer spectacular views of the mountain peak.

Feldberg is one of the highest mountain peaks in Germany, standing at 1,493 meters (4,898 feet). Popular with adventure-seekers, it offers activities like hiking and skiing. The mountain features a nature reserve with a diverse variety of plants and animals. Despite its high altitude, the summit is not wooded. The region's bedrock is about one billion years old. Feldberg offers extensive panoramic views, especially in winter. Notable sights include the Vosges, Palatinate Forest, Alps, Swiss Jura, and more. Since 2001, the Southern Black Forest Nature Conservation Centre, based in the Haus der Natur (Nature House), has managed the reserve. They maintain a permanent interactive exhibition and host various events.

At an elevation of 950 meters (3,116 feet), the Wasserkuppe in the district of Fulda is regarded as the highest peak of the Rhön Mountains. Translating to Pasture Mountain, it stands tall and appeals with its features like leafy hiking paths, sweeping ski slopes, and stunning panoramas. Found within Biosphärenreservat Rhön, it draws scores of locals due to its vicinity to the villages of Poppenhausen and Wüstensachsen. In addition, the mountain has gained recognition for being the location of the German Glider Museum, which draws a range of visitors. Renowned for providing gliding opportunities to interested visitors, Wasserkuppe also attracts tourists with numerous activities such as snow-kiting, skiing, paragliding, and snowboarding.

Rising to a height of 2,224 meters (7,297 feet), Nebelhorn got its name from Nebelhorn Classics, which is a race event and also the Nebelhorn Trophy figure skating competition. a popular hiking destination, the important thing to remember about climbing this place is that it must be attempted with a 'Klettersteig set' i.e. special equipment. The biggest feature here is that from here spectacular views of Alpine Massif can be enjoyed.