The Partnach Gorge lies near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany, cut into the limestone of the Alps. It is a dramatic place to walk: the rock walls rise close on either side, and the water below rushes and thunders through the narrow channel.
What the visit is like
The gorge is best experienced on foot. Wooden walkways wind along the rock, so you can stay close to the water as it falls and churns beneath you. The sound fills the space, and the changing shapes of the stone, carved over thousands of years, give the walk a steady sense of discovery.
- Rushing waterfalls and pools fed by Alpine streams
- Narrow limestone walls and unusual rock formations
- Wooden walkways that follow the course of the gorge
- Views framed by surrounding Alpine scenery
Around the gorge
The Partnach Gorge sits close to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a town in the Bavarian Alps. Many visitors combine a walk through the gorge with time in the town, or with other outdoor pursuits the surrounding mountains make possible. The gorge suits anyone who enjoys hiking and wants a striking landscape close at hand, and it is a good choice for a visit that mixes a short walk with time spent in the open air.