PARTNACH GORGE
The Partnachklamm - with her brawling cataracts, waterfalls and deep puddles - is said to be one of the most fascinating gorges of the Bavarian Alps. Already in 1912, the gorge has been declared a national habitat. Soon after, it was made accessible for tourists. Since 2006, the gorge is announced as national geotope. The Partnach has its source at the Schneeferner Glacier at the Zugspitzplatt (plateau).
At the beginning of the 19th century, the Partnachklamm gained more economical importance, by serving as transportation route of wooden logs to the valley. This method was the so-called “Trift” (drifting). In those times, it was life-threatening to come closer to the torrent. Today, the gorge is open all-year for hikes on two safe paths. It is also the gateway for many more hikes in this area.
HIKING THROUGH THE PARTNACHKLAMM
The path through the gorge:
The path which is close to the torrent is more convenient for hikers. In previous times, it has already been frequented by woodworkers, forestry staff and hunters. A steep trail leads through tunnels and galleries. Some of them are not even 2 meters in height. There, you have to duck your head. This path is optimally suited for families with kids. And you are close to the Waters.
The suspension bridge -“Die Eiserne Brücke” (the iron bridge):
If you are not afraid of heights, you can hike on the upper path and cross the iron suspension bridge. The trail begins with many steps until you reach the bridge which was built 70 meters above the gorge. From the top - standing in the green forest - you can watch the brawling waters of the Partnach at the bottom.
Start:
Public parking lot (metered) at the Olympia Skistadion at Garmisch-Partenkirchen
You reach the Partnachklamm by walking in ca. 25 minutes or you take a ride on a horse carriage (which leaves close to the parking lot. More detailed descriptions for walks/hikes are also on our portal for tours Tourenportal.
TORCHLIGHT WALKS
Looking for a really unique and special event for the whole family? Join a guided torchlight walk through the Partnachklamm at night. Especially in cold winter, the light of the blazing torches in the ice curtains - made of giant icicles - creates a very individual magic atmosphere.
Info & Booking:
- Tourist Information Garmisch- Partenkirchen, Tel: +49 8821 180 700
- Almwirtschaft Hanneslabauer, Tel: +49 8821 531 31
- Berggasthof (inn) Partnachalm, Tel: +49 8821 26 15
- Gaststätte Olympiahaus, Tel: +49 8821 730 96 99
- Gaststätte Partnachklamm, Tel: +49 8821 594 20
- GEO-TRIP (Josef und Vera Karner), Tel: +49 8825 562
- Hotel DAS GRASECK, Tel: + 49 8821 943 240
IMPORTANT ADVICE
- Keep your dog/s on the leach.
- Canoes, any kind of bikes and strollers/push-chairs cannot be taken into the gorge for safety and security reasons.
- We regret that users of wheelchairs cannot drive through the gorge due to safety and security reasons.
- Be aware that you absolutely need hiking/walking shoes with grip soles as well as water-proof cloth passing the gorge.
- for more information, please visit the http://www.partnachklamm.eu/
OPENING HOURS
- June- September: 8:00 - 20:00 Uhr
- October - May: 08:00 - 18:00 Uhr
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing of the gorge.
PRICES (guilty up to 01.12.2022)
- Adults: € 7,50
- Tourists of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Grainau, Farchant, Oberau, Eschenlohe, Krün, Wallgau and Mittenwald with valid guest card as well as local residents with proper I.D.: € 6,50
- Kids and Adolescents from 6 to 17 years of age: € 3,00
- Handicapped visitors with an official document stating a 50% degree of disability: € 5,00
- Dog: € 2,00 (leash compulsory)
PARTNACHKLAMM IN FIGURES
Length: 699 m
Total length of tunnels: 247 m
Height of the „Iron Bridge“: 68 m
Difference in height of the gorge: 80 m
Highest cliff: 86 m