The Top 20 Gorges in Franconia
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20
to choose from in Franconia. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info …
to choose from in Franconia. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info …
Last updated: September 24, 2025
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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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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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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It is not for nothing that the Schwarzachschlucht has been awarded the seal of quality “Bavaria’s most beautiful geotopes”. Through the gorge, where the small river pushes its way between …
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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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Devil's Gorge currently closed until further notice due to wind damage
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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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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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Beautiful, wild romantic way.
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Short, but beautiful climb below the castle Gößweinstein. The path leads partly over wooden stairs and can therefore be handled well.
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