Bay at Lake Eibsee view of Zugspitze

The image was taken along the bay of Lake Eibsee, with a view of Zugspitze. Reference the following GPS coordinates to guide you along the path. It will take you about 20 minutes to complete the trail hike from the parking lot. Start by parking at the lot of the Eibsee-Hotel (47.457736, 10.991698) then head south on Am Eibsee toward Eibseestraße. Once you reach Eibseestraße, take a left. Follow the path toward Eibsee Runwig (go over the bridge) and then continue along to the final spot where I stood (47.461998, 10.977045) to get this view of the lake.

I shot this photo at the bay of Lake Eibsee in April. To find similar conditions, I recommend visiting in the spring and early summer.

Nine out of ten times, the lake will be perfectly calm at sunrise. In April, the sun comes from the far left and beautifully illuminates the lake at around 9am.

I think using a wide-angle lens is best here. The wider your lens is, the more you'll be able to capture the mountain and the reflection in the lake.

Wait for the lake to calm down if there are any ripples in the water. With a calmer body of water, you can photograph a better reflection.

I also recommend getting as close to the shore as you can for an even cleaner reflection.

You can get some amazing drone shots here, but just be aware of your belongings while you're near the water. Before droning, always make sure to check drone regulations and permit requirements.

Near the parking lot, there's a cable car that can take you up to the Zugspitze mountain, which is the mountain in the background.

There are also two gorges nearby that you can visit for more nature photography opportunities. Walk along the path and you'll come across some amazing viewpoints.