The two cantilevered arms protrude 13 meters beyond the edge of the mountain face.
The structure is designed to withstand extreme alpine wind speeds and heavy snow loads common at 2,000+ meters.
The floor of the platform features metal grating that allows visitors to see the vertical drop directly beneath their feet.
The Alpspitze mountain, where the platform sits, is geologically composed of Wetterstein limestone.
The project was inaugurated in 2010 to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Alpspitzbahn.
The X-shaped design was chosen specifically to frame the summit of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
Alpspix is a steel viewing platform consisting of two cantilevered arms that extend 25 meters over the abyss above the Höllental valley. Located at the top station of the Alpspitzbahn cable car at 2,050 meters, the structure provides a direct vertical drop view of nearly 1,000 meters. The platform design uses an X-shape, with the arms crossing each other to provide multiple sightlines toward the Zugspitze and the Waxenstein ridge. It is built directly into the north face of the Alpspitze, a mountain known for its distinctive jagged pyramid shape. The structure is constructed primarily from steel and is anchored into the mountain rock. It serves as a starting point for various high-alpine hiking trails and via ferratas. The platform allows visitors to experience the exposure of the north face without requiring mountaineering equipment.
The very tip of the cantilevered arm looking outward toward the Zugspitze massif.
Bring a windproof jacket even in summer, as temperatures at the summit are significantly lower than in the valley.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe hiking shoes if you plan to walk the mountain trails surrounding the platform.
If you are afraid of heights, stay on the solid ground near the entrance, as the metal grating floors are transparent.
Attempting to hike the surrounding trails without proper mountain gear or checking the current weather forecast, as conditions change rapidly.
Operations are suspended during periods of extreme high-alpine weather or during scheduled cable car maintenance periods, usually in the late autumn or late spring.
Refrain from running or jumping on the platform as the structure is designed for stable observation.
