Originally Posted by
RetiredATLATC
Another day tour idea is Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen (1+20 train ride) and then a trip via cable-car up the Zugspitze. Spectacular
Originally Posted by
tom tulpe
From Garmisch, it's a rack railway to Zugspitze (as you said - spectacular). The cable car goes up from the Austrian side of the mountain.
Seems like the OP is spending time in Fussen and visiting Zugspitze from there.
Since most of the popular day trips from Munich seem to be near Fussen, I think your plan of Salzburg makes the most sense. Easy train trip. Great city.