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The Top 20 Gorges in Middle Franconia

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in Middle Franconia. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Middle Franconia.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Schwarzachklamm (Schwarzach Gorge)

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The Schwarzachklamm at the doors of Nuremberg is one of the 100 most beautiful geotopes in Bavaria and has been a protected area since 1936. It is worth a visit in every season!

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Karlshöhle

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The Karlshöhle is one of the two large cave-like washouts that were formed due to the erosive action of the Schwarzach. It is one of the highlights on the way …

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Gustav-Adolf-Höhle

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The Gustav Adolf Cave is located below the Gsteinacher Felsenstraße directly on the Schwarzach. This wonderful place in the Schwarzach Gorge (Schwarzachklamm) was already visited by the Swedish King Gustav …

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Klingender Wasserfall

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The "Klingende Wasserfall" near Haimendorf is not only worth seeing in winter when it is frozen. Together with the Hüttenbach Gorge, this natural monument is absolutely recommended as a starting …

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Bitterbach Gorge

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A little different at any time of the year and day - therefore always a highlight that makes you happy even after the 20th Passage.

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Teufelskirche Sandstone Gorge and Waterfall

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Devil's Gorge currently closed until further notice due to wind damage

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Teufelskirche Waterfall and Cave

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The Teufelskirche is a gorge in the Rhät Sandstone and an adventure playground in a mystical world. The path through the gorge leads in some places over wooden bridges or …

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Massendorfer Gorge

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Briefly:

- The entry point is hard to find

- many mosquitoes

- great scenery is worth it

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Twelve Apostles Rock Formation

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The hiking trail above the Apostles is particularly beautiful. From every rock there is a different view in both directions, in between the precious grasslands and meadows with countless rare …

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Röthenbach Gorge

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Very nice hiking route along the stream, nice and shady in summer.
Attention: At times there are a lot of mountain bikers on the way.

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The Top 20 Gorges in Middle Franconia

Schwarzachklamm (Schwarzach Gorge)

Karlshöhle

Gustav-Adolf-Höhle

Klingender Wasserfall

Bitterbach Gorge

Teufelskirche Sandstone Gorge and Waterfall

Teufelskirche Waterfall and Cave

Massendorfer Gorge

Twelve Apostles Rock Formation

Röthenbach Gorge

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