The Breitachklamm in Oberstdorf is a unique natural monument that impresses with vertical rock walls up to 100 meters high, rushing waterfalls and fascinating tree and stone formations. It is the deepest rocky gorge in Central Europe and a top excursion destination that can be explored by the whole family on well-developed and well-secured paths.
The Breitachklamm in Oberstdorf is one of the most beautiful geotopes in Bavaria and is a unique natural experience for young and old. The whole family can admire it during a leisurely walk along the best paths. Unforgettable natural impressions are definitely guaranteed here in the Breitachklamm. The history of the gorge goes back approximately 10000 years to the Würm Ice Age, when the melting glaciers eroded the soft rock and the hard rock remained standing. After the glaciers melted, the wild river Breitach had to bore through the hard rock and did this over a length of 2,5 kilometers and about 150 meters deep into the rock. Already in the 19. In the 19th century there were various attempts to make the Breitachklamm accessible to visitors, but all of them failed. With the support of various donors, the Tiefenbach pastor Johannes Schiebel finally managed to make the gorge accessible after targeted blasting.
The accessible Breitachklamm was opened on 4. July 1905 inaugurated. Nowadays, over 300000 people come here every year and marvel at the impressive rock faces, the roaring waters and the fascinating stone and tree formations of the gorge. A trip here is also extremely worthwhile in the cold season, because then the Breitachklamm appears as a magical winter wonderland made of snow and ice. Thanks to the well-developed and well-secured paths, seniors and children can also walk through the Breitachklamm without any problems. Steeper passages can be easily avoided. If you have four-legged friends with you on vacation, you can of course bring them along too. A scenic mountain world awaits you around the gorge, so you can easily include the tour through the gorge in a longer hike.
The Breitachklamm is located in the Oberstdorf district of Tiefenbach, at the exit of the beautiful Kleinwalsertal, which is very popular with hikers and winter sports enthusiasts. You can get to Breitachklamm quickly and easily by car or public transport via Oberstdorf. There are enough parking spaces available here. In the summer season the gorge is open from 9 to 18 Uhr and in the winter season from 9 to 17 Uhr. Last admission is one hour before closing time. The gorge remains closed in spring after the snow melts and at some times in autumn. A very interesting interactive exhibition awaits you in the entrance area of the gorge in Tiefenbach, where you can learn a lot of interesting facts about the history and ecology of this natural wonder. Here you can also watch the 17-minute short film “The Breitachklamm through the seasons!” look, which sets the mood very well for exploring the gorge.
Groups of at least 10 and a maximum of 15 people have the opportunity to be guided through the gorge equipped with modern audio hearing systems. During the winter season, very special experiences await you in the Breitachklamm every Tuesday and Friday at 19 Uhr. Then there are guided torchlight hikes that promise unforgettable impressions. The firelight causes countless ice crystals to sparkle and causes the ice formations to cast mysterious shadows on the walls. On such a torchlight hike through the Breitachklamm you feel like you are in a fascinating, strange world. The meeting point for this is the Tiefenbach entrance building on the days in question at 19 Uhr.
You should get to know the Breitachklamm in Oberstdorf in both summer and winter. On warm summer days it offers welcome refreshment with its shady trees and rugged rock faces as well as the cool, roaring water. While the sound of the water sounds in your ears, you can see the fascinating tree and rock formations that have formed here over the centuries. In the cold season, the Breitachklamm transforms into a wonderland of snow and ice with glittering icicles, magnificent ice curtains, frozen waterfalls and dark caves. When the sun's rays hit the countless snow and ice crystals, a sparkling magical world is created that doesn't seem to be from this planet. The best way to enjoy the winter magic of the Breitachklamm is on a torchlight hike in the darkness of night. The fire creates a mystical and romantic atmosphere, makes the ice crystals glitter and causes the ice formations to cast mysterious shadows. If you want to enjoy breathtaking views of the Oberstdorf mountains on a trip to the Breitachklamm, you can walk on the circular hiking trail, the starting and finishing point of which is the parking lot at the gorge.
A trip to the Breitachklamm in Oberstdorf is a real highlight for the whole family on a Allgäu holiday. This natural beauty delights with numerous unforgettable impressions both in summer and winter.
