I suspect it depends on where you are staying. However, Mittenwald has a great train station so you can definitely get there by train.

Hi! If you are talking about the walk up to the top and circling back around from the restaurant where the gondola lets you off it is maybe 20-30 minutes?? if you are rushing. But you will want to take pictures and possibly walk some of the diverging trails too! It's so beautiful up there! Give yourself time to explore a bit! Then get a beer on the deck at the end! You should definitely have walking or hiking shoes as the beginning is a bit steep with lots of loose gravel and rocks throughout. If you are talking about the hike up from the bottom of the mountain that is very long and very steep! You'll need to research that a bit. Definitely explore Mittenwald and the River too!! We stayed in Garmisch Partenkirchen where there are also lots of awesome places to walk, hike and wander! Sooooo much beauty all around Bavaria!! Have fun!

No doubt! The views from the restaurant are spectacular. There is a deck and viewing areas all around the upper cable car station, so hiking to see great views is not required (But still encouraged! Even a short one!). We've always had good food there, too, so I can definitely recommend having lunch at the restaurant with a nice beer and a relaxing time. Well worth it. Been there each year with college students for the past 5 years. Consistent favorite. Say Hi to Frau Mannes.

Hi I would consider going another time it is open but very quiet people are with their families. Very little available anothermday would be better