Upper Bavaria’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Upper Bavaria. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 1, 2025

Partnach Gorge

The Partnachklamm is a popular destination. The race starts at the parking lot at the Olympic Stadium. Stronger shoes, and a rain jacket to coat are certainly beneficial. After the …

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Höllentalklamm Gorge

The Höllentalklamm near Grainau, Hammersbach district, is a real experience. It's quite an uphill climb before you reach the entrance to the gorge. Nature lovers will find an unforgettable natural …

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Hintersee East Shore

Beautifully located mountain lake, which can be surrounded on beautiful paths.

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Königssee

The Königssee lies like a fjord between steeply rising gray rock faces. The almost 2,000 meter high walls are so steep that they plunge seamlessly into the water of the …

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Entrance to Partnachklamm Gorge

Also feasible with dogs 👍

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Zugspitze Summit Cross

If you intend to climb the Zugspitze from Ehrwald and take the train back down, you should first inquire about the operating hours of the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn.

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Wimbach Gorge

The gorge is beautiful and the € 2 entry is definitely worth it.

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Almbach Gorge (Almbachklamm)

Very nice and good to go. Rainwear or weatherproof clothing and sturdy shoes necessary. Also, hiking sticks are recommended.

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Zauberwald Along the Ramsauer Ache

Beautiful loop through the magic forest and back along the Hintersee 👍🏼

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Gindelalmschneid Summit Cross

The comfortable path leads down, but the few meters up and down are always worthwhile.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Upper Bavaria

Partnach Gorge

Höllentalklamm Gorge

Hintersee East Shore

Königssee

Entrance to Partnachklamm Gorge

Zugspitze Summit Cross

Wimbach Gorge

Almbach Gorge (Almbachklamm)

Zauberwald Along the Ramsauer Ache

Gindelalmschneid Summit Cross

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