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Weingart's
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0.3 mi$$$$ • International • European • Grill
Kaiserschmarrn-Alm
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Klammhaus An Der Partnach
19
167 ft$$ - $$$ • German
Gasthof Partnachklamm
24
56 ft$$ - $$$ • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Graseck Panoramarestaurant & Terrasse
58
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • German • International • European
Hanneslabauer
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Kochelberg-Alm
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Olympiahaus im Skistadion
104
0.8 mi$$ - $$$ • German • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Berggasthof Eckbauer
99
0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • German • Vegetarian Friendly
Partnach-Alm
65
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • German
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55 within 6 miles
Graseckbahn
39
162 ftTrams
Ruinswerdenfeld
1
0.2 miHiking Trails
Iron Bridge Partnachklamm
17
0.4 miBridges • Geologic Formations
Olympia Skistadion
676
0.9 miArenas & Stadiums
Aussichtsplattform AlpspiX
329
1.9 miLookouts
Wank Mountain
384
2.4 miMountains
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Resort
451
1.4 miSki & Snowboard Areas
Ludwigstraße
232
1.5 miScenic Walking Areas
Höllentalklamm
330
Hiking Trails
Alpspitz
429
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  • Les B
    New South Wales, Australia999 contributions
    Go in Winter
    We did this rather than Zugspitze as the web cam showed Zugspitze covered in mist. Were we disappointed. NO. Even though it was snowing the trip up the gorge was great. Maybe it was because it was snowing. Yes it is a 20 to 30 minute walk to the gorge but walking with so much snow was memorable. The only 2 down sides were the several minutes wait at the ticket window for someone to serve us and no map given. After you get to the end of the gorge you can (?) exit via a gate and (I understand) follow tracks back to the beginning. We did not know if we could or how to do it so we returned the same way we went up the gorge. Not sure about visiting in winter? Dress appropriately and YES do it. What a wonderland.
    Visited December 2022
    Written December 19, 2022
  • WyoLaw53
    Boerne, Texas202 contributions
    Beautiful! Not too strenuous. Worth he time and effort, for sure!
    Wife and I walked up, hiked to the German restaurant at the top of the lower tram. Had an incredibly delightful lunch, enjoyed the relaxation, the guests, the servers, everything! The walk is a ways, and I was walking with an injured knee. If you are disabled at all, this is a tough one. But worth it! The water cascading down all around, the tunnels, the rushing river, all of it is beautiful! Tried to take the tram from top back down, but the lower tram was being very problematic, so I walked down, too! Beautiful walk, hike. Great food at the stop above. Will take my kids and grandkids there one day!
    Visited June 2022
    Written February 27, 2023
  • Sarah B
    Braintree, United Kingdom186 contributions
    Perfect spot at partnachklamm
    We had a beautiful walk through partnachklamm gorge on Easter Sunday. Sun was shining and despite many people having the same idea, the gorge was not crowded. We walked through at our own pace stopping briefly to take a photo. The immense power of the water to see and hear was thrilling. Kids found the short dark caves to walk through really fun. The gorge ends out onto a series of different walks. We decided to go up which was fairly steep but maybe for only 20mins but gave the most amazing views and we had lunch at the alpine restaurant at the top. We'll worth it! But it's cash only facility so take euros. The walk in total was a 2hr round trip but add on your lunch break. Perfect family activity. No prams strollers buggies allowed through so if kids too little to walk for 30mins the length of the gorge then consider a baby carrier as you won't be able to put them on your shoulders as its height restricted in parts
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written April 11, 2023
  • elizzledizzle
    Virginia49 contributions
    Visit in evening
    Honestly I was going to skip this because other reviews mentioned crowding and the photos didn't impress me much. But my husband and I didn't have anything to do around 5pm so we did this. So glad we did!! There was hardly anyone there at that time, we easily had the trail to ourselves for long stretches. The cool breeze and water spray was a welcome relief from the heat. The water is mesmerizing. Loved it!
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 9, 2023
  • Dutch117
    117 contributions
    Well worth it
    This one is well worth it. The walk all in all isn't hard but the views and overall scenery are beautiful. One piece of advice, as with so many tourist destinations these days, you have a lie in, you'll be sharing it with everyone, not so fun. We arrived at 0800 hours and it was still quiet, but while walking back the masses had arrived and it would have been not so nice
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 11, 2023
  • Carol B
    Cincinnati, Ohio1 contribution
    Don’t miss this!
    Spectacular hike through this picturesque gorge, even in the rain. Don’t miss this. Great restaurant at the top- worth the 15 minute incline trail at the end. A definite favorite part of our trip!
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written June 11, 2023
  • tdsjp
    Bromyard, United Kingdom553 contributions
    Wonderful walk.
    Start with a ride on the Eckbauer cable car. Then walk through the woods down to the mountain restaurants for a snack. Then take the back path from the Kaiserschmarn hut down to the gorge. Then you can walk along the gorge. You will need a ticket to enter. Avoid weekends as it can be packed.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 3, 2023
  • jbg74
    Saint Paul, Minnesota1,052 contributions
    Incredible Views of the Gorge and the Mountains
    We walked here from our hotel in Garmisch along the river which was quite nice. The gorge is incredibly beautiful to walk through although it can get busy. Once we walked through the gorge, we went over the hill back to town and stopped at Kaiserschmarrn Alm for lunch which I highly recommend. There are plenty of other places to eat at the gorge too. This is a must do hike in Garmisch.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written September 21, 2023
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Abid F
Rawalpindi, Pakistan264 contributions
Wild Nature
May 2022
Situated jut outside Garmisch, it is a must-visit place. Advisable to go early as car parking space is limited and visitors throng the place in the summer. Walk starts from the base where the Olympics 1936 ski slope is still maintained. Going past alpine meadows with beautiful flowers and fields was very enjoyable. The ticket was 6 Euros per person but we got a discount of 1 Euro each due to our GaPa Guest card. The gorge itself was a great experience and very safe despite some tunnels being very dark. It was more than 2000 feet long and very picturesque. There was an exit on the other side too but we tuned back as we did not know where it would lead to. There were no phone signals there hence no access to Google maps for guidance. Bumped my head once against the low mountain rocks on the way back so be careful. Had a lovely lunch on the way back at Klammhouse restaurant with added enjoyment of a live local band playing good music.
Written May 30, 2022
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Justin O
Germany110 contributions
Beautiful gorge, just very tight with two way traffic
Aug 2021
The gorge was breathtaking and well worth the 6 euro. When we visited in August, half of the gorge was shut down and there was two-way traffic. This led to a lot of congestion and was very stressful with a toddler. We were not aware of how tight some of the tunnels were, so we brought a child backpack carrier which we did not use because our son would hit his head on the ceiling. We saw several families with small children in the same boat as us. If we could have done the whole trail and not have to double back, we would have enjoyed the experience a lot more. I understand these were unique times, it just wasn't as enjoyable as it could have been. It was still very pretty and I wouldn't mind coming back when our kids are a little older. For those who are new to the area, you can park in the Olympic parking lot for 2.5 Euro and it is a short walk to the trail head from there.
Written August 13, 2021
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empathology
Rotterdam, The Netherlands505 contributions
Stunning steep narrow gorge
May 2022
Went to this very narrow mountain gorge after it had been raining for 2 days and the amount of water, not only in the river, but cascading off the top of the mountain was stunning (though quite wet!). Entrance (of 6 EUR) is heavily controlled by electronic gates at both ends but you'll take an hour to slowly walk through it. Once at the other side, continue to walk around as it's lovely mountain scenery. Better still, ride the old cable car to the top, then walk in from the other side.
There's deeper gorges, but this takes you very close and personal to the river.
Written May 22, 2022
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Sarah B
Braintree, UK186 contributions
Perfect spot at partnachklamm
Apr 2023 • Family
We had a beautiful walk through partnachklamm gorge on Easter Sunday. Sun was shining and despite many people having the same idea, the gorge was not crowded. We walked through at our own pace stopping briefly to take a photo. The immense power of the water to see and hear was thrilling. Kids found the short dark caves to walk through really fun. The gorge ends out onto a series of different walks. We decided to go up which was fairly steep but maybe for only 20mins but gave the most amazing views and we had lunch at the alpine restaurant at the top. We'll worth it! But it's cash only facility so take euros. The walk in total was a 2hr round trip but add on your lunch break. Perfect family activity. No prams strollers buggies allowed through so if kids too little to walk for 30mins the length of the gorge then consider a baby carrier as you won't be able to put them on your shoulders as its height restricted in parts
Written April 11, 2023
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simmondsi
Darmstadt, Germany761 contributions
Absolute must-see - the best 6 EUR you will spend in Bavaria. Tips for getting there.
Aug 2021 • Couples
We were lucky to visit after a couple of days of rainy weather and the Partnach river running through the narrow gorge was a an absolute torrent. Quite spectacular! This is a very memorable experience, the power of the water is impressive.

To get there take your car or bus to the Olympic stadium and head to the right (past the hotel Partnach Lodge). If you follow the river you are obviously on the right track! The walk to the gorge entrance from the stadium is about 25 minutes, gently uphill. For a fee you can ride up or back in a horse and cart.

Due to rain damage, the walk through the gorge ends at the Partnach waterfall and then you have to double back, so it can be a bit frustrating if there are a lot of people on the narrow path. Be sure to wear a rain jacket even on a dry day, since water drips from above (you are walking along the edge of the gorge/canyon.
Written August 6, 2021
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heinrichgrafe
Singapore, Singapore7 contributions
Great learning experience and physical exercise !
Apr 2022 • Family
Great experience to see Mother Nature in Action. Stunning !!!
Well organised process for large number of visitors.
Walk up to the Kaiserschmarren Restaurant is a little challenging, whereby the steep road down can be difficult for walking seniors.
BTW, the Kaiserschmarren could be more traditional and original !
Written April 18, 2022
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Camilla L
Limhamn, Sweden450 contributions
Absolutely amazing walk through mountains
Jul 2022 • Couples
This an absolute must when in this area. So amazing and beautiful.
However you need to walk for 20 min from parking at the stadium to the entrance. Their is no public parking any nearer.
Parking was 5 euro/car and entrance fee 6 euro per adult
Written July 6, 2022
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Richard M
Ottawa, Canada101 contributions
beautiful and excellent hike
Sep 2021
This is a beautiful mountain gorge, pretty blue montain water and good trails. Endless opportunities to hike further after the paid portion. We were considering the cable car up to Zugspitze, but were very happy to choose this for the day instead (and much cheaper).
Written October 1, 2021
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jbg74
Saint Paul, MN1,052 contributions
Incredible Views of the Gorge and the Mountains
Sep 2023 • Family
We walked here from our hotel in Garmisch along the river which was quite nice. The gorge is incredibly beautiful to walk through although it can get busy. Once we walked through the gorge, we went over the hill back to town and stopped at Kaiserschmarrn Alm for lunch which I highly recommend. There are plenty of other places to eat at the gorge too. This is a must do hike in Garmisch.
Written September 21, 2023
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Nicklas N
Copenhagen, Denmark4 contributions
Nice for a one-day hike
Jul 2020 • Family
Very beautiful little canyon with waterfalls and a stronger stream running through it. The walk up to the canyon itself is a little boring as you are walking along a paved road but once you get there it is a nice experience. The canyon itself doesn’t take very long to walk through, so take your time to appreciate the scenery. Once you go through, we’d definitely recommend going on the “Hoher weg” path back to your starting point. You’ll get to see the gorge from above (including two bridges going across) and it is fairly accessible.
Written July 14, 2020
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