Partnachklamm

Visiting Partnachklamm – Beautiful, But Overpriced Partnachklamm (Partnach Gorge) is undeniably a natural wonder and a must-see if you're in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area. The gorge is stunning, with its narrow passageways, towering limestone walls, and the sound of rushing water echoing through the canyon. It's an impressive display of raw natural beauty that photographers and nature-lovers will absolutely appreciate. However, the experience does come with a downside: the entrance fee. At €10 per adult (as of 2025), it feels steep for what is essentially a short, 700-meter walk through the gorge. While the path is well-maintained and safety measures are clearly in place, the high price doesn’t quite match the duration or complexity of the attraction. There's no guided experience included, and facilities are fairly basic. If you're traveling with a family or on a budget, the cost can add up quickly. It would be more reasonable if the ticket included access to nearby trails or some additional interpretive content about the geology and history of the gorge. In short: Pros: Stunning scenery, unique experience, easily accessible. Cons: Short walk, crowded during peak hours, and overpriced for what you get. Worth visiting once, especially if you've never seen a gorge like this before — but be prepared to pay more than you'd expect for a brief nature walk.

Now this place is something special, eh? Partnach Gorge has officially become one of my favourite spots on the planet. The scenery is absolutely stunning: roaring rapids, waterfalls, and those dramatic rock walls that make you feel tiny in the best way possible. The walking paths are super well kept, and every corner gives you another “wow” moment. It’s an absolutely gorgeous place, and I’d recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Totally worth the trip!

A must visit for all people who like walking though nature. This place is amazing and so beautiful. U walk through it and wonder how nature works and see that if u leave nature to itself it does amazing things. People with wheelchair, strollers and people with walking handicap will have a hard time walking though here. Also when u go through the gorge is good to have a flash light, waterproof clothing and hiking booth.

A Must-Visit for Nature Lovers! 💚🏞️ Partnachklamm is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited — truly a wonder created by nature. If you ever get the chance, this place is an absolute must-visit! I wish I could go there again. The whole experience feels magical. The stunning gorge, the flowing river, and the natural ambience — it’s honestly hard to describe in words. You’ll be walking along the riverbanks, and much of the path runs through tunnels where it feels like it’s raining inside. It’s such a unique and refreshing feeling. A quick tip: If you can handle the cold, it’s better to wear shorts or something you can easily fold up. The pathway can get wet, and your clothes might get dirty by the time you exit the gorge. But if you’re sensitive to cold, make sure to carry a jacket with you. If you love nature, adventure, and breathtaking views, you’re definitely going to love this place!

Amazing experience walking along the catwalk and carved path through this glacial slot canyon! The water is clear and tinted ice-blue, rushing, and slicing through space that seems only a few feet wide, while you walk through cavernous tunnels and under overhangs. And then, coming out the other side, you get to walk back above and over it all! What a fun hike!! Just be prepared for some steep walking with good shoes, water, and a flashlight for those dark sections!

It’s a beauty. Observing the gorge and the surrounding was a very nice adventure. Obviously it might get a bit crowded especially on the weekends but the beauty wouldn’t allow anything to interfere. There is also a very nice hike route right after the gorge. Totally recommend.

Beautiful experience! The Partnachklamm is very well maintained and easy to follow, with clear paths and a nicely mapped route through the gorge. It’s a relatively easy hike. It can get a bit crowded on weekends, but the scenery more than makes up for it. After exiting the gorge, there are plenty of hiking trails to choose from if you’d like to continue exploring. Highly recommended!

Very beautiful gorge. Absolutely worth the entry price. Expect to get some drops of water as you go. It was pretty busy on a Friday morning. The walk above the gorge on the way back is really picturesque too.

Yes put this on your list. No question. It will generate exactly what you are looking for - a shared memory that will last forever. Beautiful, well done, amazing. Now there are some things you need to know Parking - at the ski jump stadium 5€ for the day. Then a 20 min easy walk up the road to the gates. No you cannot drive up there even if handicapped. There are a couple hotels up there with small lots but nothing at all for visitors. A horse drawn cart runs during the day for a few euros and it appears a taxi will take you up but you get a lot of intense looks if you do that. Just walk. I only have one leg and did it just fine Get ticket online and screenshot a closeup of the qr so you can get in the gate easily. No cell there Arrive by 9am at the latest. It does get crowded Bring a cell phone light or flashlight. There are some tunnels that are pitch black. Consider a hat and shoes that can get wet. Lots of side waterfalls that splash and drop on you While it's not officially a one way trail, you will be judged and given the unofficial German cold shoulder if you try to come back down the narrow gorge trail. It's tight. Again i have one leg and a cane and no way was i going to face a long line of judgmental Germans Is it ada accessible? Maybe. Definitely not a full wheelchair and there are parts that are tight width wise. The end has a steady incline in a dark tunnel that would take some pushing. So what do you do at the far end (south end) there are another set of gates. If you go out you have to buy another ticket to get back in so decide before you exit. Face the Germans or do the loop. I'd say the loop is worth it. Just go another 100 yards south and keep left and there is a trail up to the kaisetscmarn-alm. It's a bit of a climb up well taken care of stairs to the top of the canyon. That place is a little restaurant that has great food. Restrooms there too. And you cross a very cool suspension foot bridge that is also suspension stairs. I suggest you pass the kaiser and before you get to the next hotel on the way down turn left and follow the signs to eierbrucke. Essentially you head back to the top of the canyon and get to cross a bridge right over it and look way down on the people in the bottom. Summary. Do it!

So glad we visited the gorge today. €5 to park at the Olympia Stadium. Roar of the water is very loud. Get €1 off per person with the Karwendel card (if you're staying locally). Some spots in the tunnel are pretty dark. I was expecting lights to be on.

The gorge is accessible in both directions again now, however, there's a mask requirement in the gorge. The cost is currently 6€ per adult, 3€ for 6 -17 yo., and 1€ for your puppy. If you're staying in nearby town, guest card will give you 1€ discount for adults (I'm not sure about children and puppies). The Partnach Gorge is a 700-meter-long gorge in the Reintal near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which is partially cut over 80 meters deep by the Partnach torrent. The bottom of the valley is about 800 meter above sea level. In 1912 the Partnach Gorge was declared a Natural Monument. The path always runs on the right side of the stream. The gorge has also been open to tourists since 1912. The gorge can be climbed all year round during the day. The Partnach Gorge can be reached easily from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. In addition, the path through the gorge is very easy to walk as there are no great differences in altitude to overcome. These conditions contribute to the fact that the Partnach Gorge is one of the most famous and most visited gorges in Germany. During the snowmelt in spring, the gorge can be closed for a short time. In terms of hike: from the Olympic Stadium parking lot (free) to the gorge entrance is about 20 minutes, then about 40 minutes through the gorge, the ascent to Vordergraseck (there are several biergartens/restaurants in this vicinity if you want to have some refreshments) can be done in 40 minutes if you're in good shape--it was surprisingly hard climb for me though. For the further decent to the Partnach, you should plan at least 30 minutes, then another 20 minutes back to your car. That'll be total of about 2 hours and 30 minutes to do this hike. If you don't want to walk to the gorge, there's the horse-drawn carriages to the gorge and back for fee (the price is unknown to me, but I'd imagine it'll be around 5€ per person one way). The one-way regulation is currently lifted and the Partnachklamm can be crossed in both directions. However, passing folks approaching from the other direction might pose you some challenges at times since the pathway is only about 2 - 3-foot wide. It's worth your effort and time if you enjoy experiencing natural wonder.

We'd seen several walking videos of the gorge, so we were very excited to do this hike and see it for ourselves. It exceeded my expectations! 6€ each for entrance. It was a beautiful walk, the gorge is stunning. Would definitely recommend, and would do this hike again and again.

This is an amazing place! Well worth a visit. Be prepared for a challenging hike back if you choose to follow one of the trails back to the start other than the way you came in.

Love it. We do the hike just about every time we go to Garmisch (every other year or so). It's great to see how it changes with the seasons and conditions. Park at the ski stadium and walk to the entrance or at times there is a horse drawn carriage or sleigh that will take you there for about 5 euros. The walk isn't bad. The gorge is well, gorgeous. And the views above the gorge are great too. Takes about 20 minutes plus time to stop and take photos and admire the views to get through the gorge. After exiting the top of the gorge, bear left and up the hill to Graseck where there is a hotel and a couple small restaurants. Somehow the beer tastes better after a hike. I'll admit to not being in great shape, so took about an hour from the gorge entrance to sitting down for a beer. The Garmisch card from most hotels will save you a euro on admission to the gorge. Be aware the upper part of the gorge can be closed when conditions are bad.

One of the best hikes we've ever done. The pictures do not do it justice! You can park at the olympic stadium and take a quick 20 minute walk over to the entrance. Once you walk through the gorge there's an extensive amount of trials that you can take into the forest, along the river in varying lengths. Depending on what trial you take you can take some gondola's back to the bottom when you're done, or you can hike down on your own. At the end of one trail there's even a restaurant and beer hall onto top of the mountain!

A great spectacle if you happen to be in the area. It is a tunneled hike through the alps and you have the river roaring past you on one side and steep cliffs towering high above the walk ways. You have to see this place to believe it. Never seen anything like this in my life and it was truly a magnificent experience. Makes you deeply appreciate the sheer power of nature. It is €3.50 to enter the tunnel one way. It is well worth visiting if you are in the area. We had no idea such a place existed and I am glad we discovered it.

It's a quite a hike from a parking lot which is next to Olympia stadium but it's sooooo worth it! We got there around 11:00am on Saturday and we couldn't find a spot to park. We ended parking our car 15 minutes away to Olympia stadium (by walking) on street. It's 5 euro for adults.

No information available online. Showed up, and it was closed without explanation. It said open until 4:30 today. Arrived at 2:30, and closed.

What a fascinating hike! Waterfalls tumble over the path with the only thing standing between you and the water is a low overhang. It's such a fun experience, though be prepared to get wet and take a flashlight if you're going later in the evening! Some of the path cuts through long pieces of rock, leaving you in the dark... but you also have night to deal with and there are NO lights once the sun goes down. Signs are pretty much all in German, but you can figure out the path easy enough. In some areas it's barely wide enough for two people to pass each other, so be courteous to your fellow hikers and travelers! There's countless photo ops and it's a nice smooth hike to the end. When you hit the end of the path, you can continue out through the woods along a series of paths or come back the way you came in. I came in September so it was a little chilly as the sun started to set, but I've heard that in the winter it could be shut down entirely or if there are floods in the area (think the Spring melt). It's always best to check and use caution/best judgment. It's bad enough trying to walk on slick wet stone in the summer; imagine all that being ice!

So beautiful! I went in winter and everything was frozen over. It is a must do while you are in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. I also did it in the spring when my mom came to visit and she was amazed. I think it's better in the winter though.

A must-see if you are visiting Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Words and pictures just won't do it justice. A picturesque 15-20 minute walk from the Olympic stadium takes you to the gorge entrance. Once inside, you walk along a path cut through the side of the gorge. The paths are slippery, but not too steep for the children in our group. There are more advanced hiking trails at both the entrance and exit to the gorge if you want to explore the beauty of the area. We took one of the trails up to a funicular and it took us down about halfway to the Olympic stadium. The kids loved that.

Excellent family adventure. Paved trail through an amazing natural gorge. Fun and scenic hike for all ages.

Gorgeous and cheap prices for both adults and adolescents/kids. Definitely worth a visit.

Partnachklamm is a spectacular natural wonders lies in the Bavarian Alps. You can walk the length of the George along a path which is just a few meters above the river, its best go on sunny day as you could get to see the sunbeams play off the rocks and falling water. It is equally amazing in winter season, Ice from the waterfalls freezes and the walls of the George get converted into a stalactite, which worth's seeing. Austria (http://www.europevoyage.net/category/austria)