Partnach Gorge
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
A narrow limestone gorge with a path cut through tunnels and galleries above roaring water. Park at the Olympic ski stadium and walk 25 minutes to the fee entrance; open all year, with icicles in winter.
The Partnach Gorge near Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 702 m long and in places more than 80 m deep. It has been a natural monument and open to visitors since 1912. A rock path with tunnels and galleries follows the torrent; a 108 m gallery blasted into the rock in 1992 bypasses a rockfall of 1991. In winter, ice formations build up in the gorge.
The gorge is open all year, but it may be closed for a time after heavy rain, during the snowmelt or in other weather conditions, so check before your visit. You can park at the Olympic Ski Stadium, where a large car park also serves the valley station of the Eckbauer cable car. From there it is about a 20 to 25 minute walk to the entrance, or you can take a horse-drawn carriage. It is quietest early in the morning or late in the afternoon, and on weekdays.
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- Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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- Nature & parks
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- 47.4700, 11.1200
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually July. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and August–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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Campsites nearby
- Camp am WankMotorhome stopover4 km from Partnach Gorge · 110 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Resort ZugspitzeCampsite5 km from Partnach GorgeCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Erlebnis ZugspitzeCampsite5 km from Partnach GorgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Naturcampingpark IsarhornCampsite12 km from Partnach GorgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Karwendelcamp ScharnitzCampsite14 km from Partnach GorgeTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Gerhardhof CampingCampsite18 km from Partnach GorgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Partnach Gorge?
Partnach Gorge is in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, at GPS 47.4700, 11.1200. It is about 10 km from Grainau.
Can you camp near Partnach Gorge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp am Wank, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 32 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Partnach Gorge?
Partnach Gorge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bavarian Oberland: lakes, gorges and Ludwig’s Linderhof.
What is there to see near Partnach Gorge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Eibsee (11 km), Mittenwald (11 km), Zugspitze (11 km) and Oberammergau painted houses (15 km).
When is the best time to visit Partnach Gorge?
The most pleasant months are usually July. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)