If you’re still torn between getting up at 4am to conquer the tallest mountain in Germany in a single day or taking the more relaxed, two-day route with a cozy night in a mountain hut—let me make your life easier: go for option 2. Start your hike after a slow morning, wander through the Partnachklamm (it only opens at 8am anyway), and enjoy the gentle start of the trail. Then soak up the evening hut vibes with fellow hikers who are equally exhausted, equally happy, and equally proud of the kilometers already behind them. Sure, there’s pride in doing it in one day alone, but why not trade speed for scenery and turn it into a two-day adventure with time to recharge in the coziest atmosphere imaginable?