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Roaring water in the Breitachklamm

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Roaring water in the Breitachklamm

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Roaring water in the Breitachklamm

01:51

5.98km

220m

Hiking

At the border between Germany and Austria, what long ago formed a single entity is united: rushing water and jagged rock. For more than two kilometers, the roaring Breitach River wedges itself into rugged rocky landscapes, leaving behind a breathtaking natural spectacle. Along its course, it encounters limestone that formed…

Last updated: June 20, 2025

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Start point

Bus stop

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34 m

Walserschanz Border Inn

Highlight • Historical Site

As you enter the gorge you can enjoy fantastic views of the Alps.

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494 m

Lattice footbridges in the Breitachklamm gorge

Highlight • Bridge

This is the lower entrance to the Breitachklamm Gorge. After walking a few meters into the gorge, you will reach the ticket booth.

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658 m

View of the Breitach Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The Breitach River has cut 150 meters deep into the rock over 10,000 years and is considered the deepest rock gorge in Central Europe. The impressive gorge has been accessible …

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4.50 km

Breitachklamm

Highlight • Gorge

This unique natural monument is located in Oberstdorf and is the deepest rock gorge in Central Europe. It is one of the most impressive geotopes in Bavaria! It is also …

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4.65 km

Breitach Gorge Waterfall

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Not far from Tiefenbach lies the entrance to the Breitach Gorge. A natural wonder beyond compare! "There the waters of the Breitach churn and boil, roar and hiss" through the narrow gorge.

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5.07 km

Bridge over the Breitachklamm

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Was in the gorge in August and you had to queue for at least an hour in front of the entrance. That's why I recommend visiting this beautiful gorge either in spring or in autumn 👍😎

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5.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

1.28 km

898 m

392 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.83 km

1.66 km

1.46 km

649 m

287 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

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Comments

September 21, 2025,Bayern - Breitachklamm – Allgäuer Alpen

The GPS and the rocks don't match; it's just under 6 km and 200 meters in elevation. Parking costs €4, and the gorge costs €7.50. The paths are well-maintained, so it's money well spent.

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July 2, 2021,🇩🇪 BY: Breitachklamm - Runde über Alpe Dornbach

The tour can be called short and sweet. On the day of our return home on our Alpine tour, we wanted to take this highlight with us before leaving.
Due to the corona, there is one-way traffic in the gorge, entry is below at parking lot P1. The ticket must also be purchased online. You should be there by 11 …

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July 20, 2021,Von Grenzübergang Walsertal nach Breitachklamm

A great natural spectacle. Deeply impressed by this gorge. Certainly a great spectacle in winter too.

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July 31, 2025,Breitachklamm Kleinwalsertal 🇦🇹

Today, we followed the floodwaters down into the valley of the Breitachklamm. A beautiful natural spectacle, the Breitach River plunges between the rocks into the valley, where it flows into the Danube after many kilometers. @Anna Bolika would have definitely enjoyed the tour, always along the roaring water. 🥰
Of course, we then had to hike the descent, and in …

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February 13, 2022,Breitachklamm Rundweg 13.02.2022

Another great day in the Breitachklamm. We started from P2 at the Walserschanz. At the moment, the gorge can only be accessed in one direction, i.e. you first have to walk around to the lower entrance. You could stop off at Alpe Dornach. Shortly thereafter, the path splits, the shorter one ('steep descent') is currently partly icy, you should have …

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August 30, 2025,Allgäuauftakt in der Breitachklamm 🫧⛰️

Our warm-up for the next few days in the Oberallgäu ⛰️🎊💯%

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July 9, 2025,Breitachklamm - Familienrunde 💦 🪨

Today we went to the gorge. The weather was stable, but the heavy rain of the past few days was clearly noticeable. So much water was pouring into the gorge from all directions. It was truly a spectacle, but unfortunately very crowded :).
Overall, it was a great trip, and our son was amazed by the force of nature.

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October 5, 2025,In der Breitachklamm 🇦🇹

Today, there's snow on the mountain peaks, a beautiful sight. However, our plan is for the Breitachklamm – far below. We start on the Austrian side, at the Walserschanz bus stop/parking lot. It'll be nice and empty, we thought – our plan is working – Sunday is our departure day, so most people are on their way home. Okay – …

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July 10, 2023

At the border between Germany and Austria, what long ago formed a single entity is united: rushing water and jagged rock. For more than two kilometers, the roaring Breitach River wedges itself into rugged rocky landscapes, leaving behind a breathtaking natural spectacle. Along its course, it encounters

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Roaring water in the Breitachklamm

Walserschanz Border Inn

Lattice footbridges in the Breitachklamm gorge

View of the Breitach Gorge

Breitachklamm

Breitach Gorge Waterfall

Bridge over the Breitachklamm

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