"Partnach Gorge / Partnachklamm" Top 5 Page for this destination Garmisch-Partenkirchen Things to Do Tip by brendareed

This was a wonderful hike through some beautiful scenery - no wonder it was declared a national monument in 1912!

Before you leave, dress appropriately - sturdy shoes - it will be wet and slippery; a jacket - it will be chilly; and a rain coat or poncho - you will get wet. You might want to bring a flashlight if you have difficulties with dark tunnels.

We parked at the Olympic Ski Jump stadium where we walked through the stadium and out the other side to the start of the 25 minute walk to the gorge. There is a horse drawn carriage option - you'll see the horses outside the stadium. At about the halfway point of this walk you will come to a "T" shaped intersection with signs - turn left for the gorge. As you get closer, you'll pass through some small housing areas and some food and souvenir vendors. Just keep going...

At the entrance to the gorge (you know you are getting close when you see the high rocks), there is an entrance fee of €3 for adults and €1.50 for children - hold onto your ticket for your return back through the gorge (if you choose to come back that way).

Follow the path through the gorge, watching for others that are on their return journey. The path and tunnels are narrow and the longer tunnels can be dark so be careful on your footing. Tall people will most likely have to duck since the tunnels are not very high.

Once you are out on the other side, you can continue on for a strenuous hike back to the stadium or turn around and go back through the gorge the way you came. I don't recommend small children on the strenuous hike.

Address: Start at the Olympic Stadium
Directions: a 25 minute walk from the Olympia Ski Jump Stadium with optional horse drawn carriage rides (for a fee)
othercontact: http://www.partnachklamm.eu/kart
Website: http://www.gapa.de/Garmisch-Partenkirchen_Sights_Partnach_Gorge