Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
Like nearby Höllental Gorge, this walk through a narrow canyon is wet, dark, and cool.
A nice escape on a hot summer day in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
You should probably bring a raincoat.
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It’s popular. Narrow. And crowded.
Best go early or late in the day.
Easy access from near to the 1936 Olympic ski ramp in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
There’s a small fee to enter the gorge. Well worth it.
I was surprised at the challenging uphill climb going into and out of tunnels.
In fact, I was worried for some of the elderly tourists and small children. The footing is rough.
I was tempted to backtrack through the gorge as it is amazing — but instead returned to the start on a trail up above the gorge.
Again, it was surprisingly challenging.
There were warning signs, including one stating a bridge was closed. I crossed it anyway, as did everyone.
Luckily, you don’t need to read German as the signs were translated. 😀
Don’t miss Partnach and Höllental gorge walks if you get to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
