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The Top 20 Gorges in the Odenwald

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

to choose from in the Odenwald. 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 the Odenwald.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Margaretenschlucht Waterfalls

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Absolute recommendation. With prams, however, not possible, as easier "climbing passages" wait.

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Spatschlucht

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The Spatschlucht was formed around 1800, when the above-ground mining of heavy spar, also known as barite, began. The white spar powder was used as an additive in the manufacture …

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Seltenbach Gorge

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The gorge can be reached directly via the Churfrankensteig hiking trail

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Wolf Gorge Waterfalls (Odenwald)

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In 1866, the last wolf of the Odenwald was said to have been killed here. Carl Maria von Weber is said to have been inspired by this gorge to his …

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Seltenbach Gorge

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Beautiful canyon... for the time being... keep your feet still there.... And to bring this up to date: the gorge has been open again since last Saturday...15.04.23

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Fairy Tale Trail in the Obrunn Gorge

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The Obrunn Gorge is a deep valley in the Obrunngraben, also known as the Obrunnbach, between Höchst im Odenwald and Rimhorn in the Odenwald district in Hesse. The Obrunn Gorge Fairy Tale Path has been in it since around 1920.

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Balkhäuser Valley

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Great paths and great scenery

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Felsenmeer Crossing

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Funny climb over the rocks that, according to legend, the two giants Felshocker and Steinbeißer threw at each other in a fight. If you're really quiet, you can still hear Felshocker roaring under the rocks today...

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Neckargerach Panorama Trail – Margarethen Gorge

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Great way to the Magarethenschlucht with a beautiful view

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Gassbachtal

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Through the idyllic Gassbachtal a comfortable hiking trail leads from Kuchenparadies Café Bauer down to Grasellenbach.

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The Top 20 Gorges in the Odenwald

Margaretenschlucht Waterfalls

Spatschlucht

Seltenbach Gorge

Wolf Gorge Waterfalls (Odenwald)

Seltenbach Gorge

Fairy Tale Trail in the Obrunn Gorge

Balkhäuser Valley

Felsenmeer Crossing

Neckargerach Panorama Trail – Margarethen Gorge

Gassbachtal

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