The Partnach Gorge in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The moment when you enter the Partnach Gorge and you find yourself surrounded by massive rock faces hardly compares to anything else. You hear the water rushing through the gorge beneath you. Wild and boisterous. One can only imagine the enormous amounts of water that have hollowed out the mountain over the centuries. While strolling past the impressive rock faces, you’ll be amazed at all the new and breathtaking perspectives that await you along the trail.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions and the associated hygiene concept, special features for our Partnachklamm also arise for your visit!
Thus, the stay in the gorge is only possible with mouth and nose protection, which must be worn during the entire visit. Due to the local conditions, the Partnachklamm can unfortunately only be walked in one direction - from the cash register to the southern exit.
The entrance from the south or a turn in the gorge is unfortunately not allowed. Hikers are asked to prepare for the longer and more strenuous way back via Vordergraseck, Partnachalm and others.
In front of the checkout, distance zones are marked, which must be observed. A security service is assigned for control and control purposes.
We regret the inconvenience.
Partnachgorge is closed
safety measures
The Partnach Gorge is closed due to the heavy rainfall and the associated repair work on the damage. In the gorge, the path is laid shortly before the Madonna to shortly before the Wally tunnel over a length of approx. 80 m approx. 1-1.5 m high with trees, branches and rhizomes. At the southern exit of the gorge, the first mudflat ditch severely affected or tore the path away for about 30m. The path and the bank have to be partially rebuilt.
On the way from the gorge exit in the direction of Ferchenbach, the path is again severely demolished / undermined for approx. 25 m. Here, too, the bank must be rebuilt and the path paved. The Ferchenbach has moved about 40m further south from the original creek bed and has caused major damage during the crossing and on the way (height of the entrance to the Kälbersteig), so that the Ferchenbachbrücke and thus the way to Vordergraseck can no longer be reached. The bridges over the Ferchenbach and over the Partnach and their foundations in order.
In the Partnach and also in the Ferchenbach there are again a lot of trees and rhizomes that urgently need to be removed.
Update: Update: The path from the Kaiserschmarrn-Alm to the south portal (and then possibly further towards Schachen / Bockhütte / Reintal) remains closed for a long time, as the path to the Ferchenbach is partially broken off in several places. This is why it is also not possible to exit the Partnach Gorge through the south portal for a long time. The path from the old ticket office (north portal) towards Eiserne Brücke / Vordergraseck / Partnachalm is unrestricted. The same applies to the path from the Partnachalm down to the Partnach and from there towards the Kälbersteig / Bockhütte / Reintal. These trails are not approved for cyclists!
The team around Rudi Achtner undertakes regular security inspections and is working with united forces on an early reopening. We'll keep you up to date here.
Here you can see the first pictures from the gorge:
FEEL THE MAGIC IN A UNIQUE NATURAL SETTING!
The process that creates gorges is equally as impressive as experiencing them first-hand. Several million years ago, meltwater and debris hollowed out the rock leaving a narrow gorge – the Partnach Gorge in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
In 1912, the gorge was declared a natural landmark, but it hasn’t always been as tame and approachable as it is today. Once upon a time, visitors trying to walk through the gorge risked their lives, whilst nowadays there are two safe trails to choose from. Let the wild waterfalls, rapids and tranquil water basins enchant you!
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Due to Covid-19 restrictions and the associated hygiene concept, special features for our Partnachklamm also arise for your visit!
