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Gorge · Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Baviera
Partnachklamm
A roughly 700‑metre gorge carved by the Partnach River, with walls over 80 metres high. A path with galleries cut into the rock runs alongside the water. It is open year‑round during daylight hours, with an entrance fee.
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About Partnachklamm
The Partnachklamm is a narrow gorge carved by the Partnach River at the exit of the Reintal valley, a few kilometres from the centre of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It is about 700 metres long, and the walls exceed 80 metres in height in places. It has been a natural monument since 1912.
The path always follows one side of the river, partly through galleries cut into the rock. Until the 1960s the gorge was used to float logs downstream during the spring thaw; plaques near the entrance commemorate workers who died performing that work. In 1991 a landslide blocked the end of the route, and a 108‑metre tunnel was opened to bypass the rocks.
The visit is easy, without steep climbs, but the ground is wet and splashes fall from the walls. In winter curtains of ice often form on the walls, depending on the cold. After exiting, trails continue into the Reintal valley and to the Graseck and Vordergraseck sites.
Tickets can be bought online and scanned at the entrance with a QR code. There is no mobile signal inside the gorge, so download the ticket before you go. Strollers and wheelchairs cannot pass.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
The crossing takes 30 to 45 minutes round trip. Including the walk from the Olympia-Skistadion, allow 2 to 3 hours.
Best time
Open year‑round during daylight hours. In summer arrive early to avoid queues at the entrance. It may close briefly during the spring thaw. In winter ice formations typically appear in January and February, depending on the cold.
How to get there
Take a local bus or walk to the Olympia-Skistadion in Partenkirchen. From there, a road closed to cars leads to the gorge entrance in about a 25 to 30 minute walk. There are also horse‑drawn carriages on that stretch.
Tip
Wear footwear with a firm sole and bring a waterproof jacket, as it splashes all the time. Download your ticket to your phone before leaving the hotel: there is no signal inside. Drones are prohibited.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Partnachklamm
Is the Partnachklamm open in winter?
It's open year-round, during daytime. In winter the walls usually have curtains of ice, depending on the cold. It may close briefly during spring thaw or for maintenance; check the official website.
Do you need to buy a ticket in advance?
Not required, but buying your ticket online with a QR code speeds up entry. Since there's no mobile signal in the gorge, download the ticket beforehand.
Can you go with a baby stroller?
No. Baby strollers and wheelchairs cannot pass through the gorge path.
How far is the walk to the entrance?
From the Olympia-Skistadion to the entrance it's about a 25 to 30 minute walk, along a road closed to cars.