Ravines, gorges and waterfalls for winter

If you could compare masterpieces of nature with art, then the Serrai Sottoguda gorge would undoubtedly be on a par with da Vinci, van Gogh or Picasso. Crossing the approximately 2 km long canyon that connects the two towns of Sottoguda and Malaga Ciapela, you will not be amazed. Eternally long rock walls, where waterfalls fall steeply into the void, rise up. Especially in winter, the UNESCO heritage attracts many ice climbers who dared to head to heaven. If you happen to have your skis with you, you can also board the unforgettable track down to Sottoguda; past the frozen gorge and waterfalls. Certainly the most exciting place in the Dolomites!

When clouds of mist hang over the water in summer and icicles from the walls in winter, the magic of this place is almost tangible. The Partnach cut 80 meters deep into the rock. It's dark, cold and damp below. The path leads 700 meters through tunnels and passages carved into the rock.

The Partnach Gorge is open all year round, a rain jacket and clothing for cooler temperatures as well as good shoes are advisable in every season.

You can find more information here: partnachklamm.de/de.

The waters of the Breitach rushing through a narrow gorge from some hundred meters high, partly overhanging rock walls, falls over rock ledges further into the depth and sprayed thereby fine water drops, which create a mystical mood. An unforgettable natural spectacle.

The Breitachklamm is the deepest canyon in Europe, which can be hiked to a length of 1.5 km on well-traveled and secured paths. On hot summer days it is refreshingly cool, in winter the gorge is one of the only open ones at all.

opening hours
Summer season: From 9 am - last admission 5 pm - closing 6 pm
Winter season: From 9 o'clock - last admission 16 o'clock - closing 17 o'clock

entry
Adults € 4, children € 1.50

Large waterfalls, blue pools, deep gorges - the Leutasch Spirit Gorge will delight children of all ages. This is ensured not least by the two impressive bridges over the gorge.

The gorge is comparatively steep. A total of three paths lead into it: The most spectacular is the Wasserfallsteig, which is only open in the warm summer months. Koboldpfad and Klammgeistweg can be walked all year round.

The Klammgeistweg is 3,000 meters long and takes about one and a half hours. The goblin path is 1,900 meters long and takes about an hour to complete. The waterfall trail: measures 400 meters and takes only 20 minutes. Admission costs 2 euros for adults and half for children. The parking lot in Leutasch is chargeable (5 euros).

The highest waterfall in Germany! In the middle of nature, but still right next to the center of Triberg, the amounts of water plunge over 163 meters. However, word has already got around outside the town limits that there is something to see here. Therefore, I recommend coming in the evening or earlier in the morning when it is less busy.

Admission: 8 euros. With the guest card from the site, entry is even free.

We hiked the Wutachschlucht from the Wutachmühle to the Schattenmühle (about 13 kilometers). Good footwear and sure-footedness are recommended. Some passages are quite narrow, stony and slippery. Walking sticks are more of a hindrance here. You can take the hiking bus to the shadow mill at the Wutachmühle or vice versa. An overwhelming hike.

From one of the oldest hydroelectric power plants in the whole country, anyone can now advance through tunnels, paths and bridges into the wild natural beauty up to the 30 meter high waterfall. The operators emphasize the mystical atmosphere that lies over the Zammer Lochputz, at the waterfall you can see a huge stone bull looking at the head of a young water nymph.

In the heart of the Black Forest, the water of the Stübenbächles shoots 97 meters through the gorge into the depths. Along the roaring waterfall meandering mountain trails lead over stairs, bridges and footbridges. The entry can be made from above or below. If you like, you can go on hiking to the Fahler Wasserfall or Todtnau.

The path to the Ravenna Gorge is already packed with highlights. Past old saws, mills and the rope factory, you will also pass a lot of highlights here. When you arrive at the Ravenna Gorge, it is definitely one of the most beautiful in the Black Forest. In summer the fir trees provide pleasant shade. In winter there is also a romantic Christmas market in the Black Forest ambience. So immerse yourself in a spectacular winter landscape, where you can warm up afterwards with punch and cookies. Increasing the anticipation of Christmas included!

Opening hours:
Ravenna Gorge: all year round
admission free

Christmas market: On Advent weekends every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Entry:
Adults €3.50
Children €3.00

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