Suddenly the valley opens up and I drive into the wide basin of Lermoos and Ehrwald, framed by the breathtaking ensemble of the Ammergau Alps, the Wetterstein mountains, the Mieming Range and the Lechtal Alps. However, the Zugspitze massif clearly dominates the scenery above the so-called Lermoos ‘Moos’. The area is a paradise for mountain bikers, hikers, climbers and mountaineers, not to mention skiers in winter – the region is accordingly well-developed for tourism. Besides arriving by car from Garmisch or Reutte, I recommend taking a trip on the Ausserfern Railway, which runs between the two towns – by the way, the Bayern Ticket is also valid on this route.