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The Top 19 Gorges around Göttingen

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 19

to choose from around Göttingen. 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 around Göttingen.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

Mackenröder Cliffs

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It's geologically very interesting here. The terrain is in motion. Over the years, material breaks off from the steep face, so that fortunately it shifts very slowly towards the west. …

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Niemetal

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Wonderfully shady little stream valley with well-signposted paths. You can start hiking wonderfully from Bursfelde Monastery.

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Mackenrode Cliff

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It's geologically very interesting here. The terrain is in motion. Over the years, material breaks off the steep face here and there, so that fortunately it shifts very slowly towards …

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Grundbach Valley

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Very nice little brook valley, sometimes a bit like a gorge. On the way up you cross the Grundbach several times. At the end there is a nice rest area …

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Weißwassertal

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The brook meanders very nicely in places. Also recommended in rainy weather: amphibians and amphibians can also be observed. Good water can be refilled at the Hördelbrunnen.

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Eschental Gorge (side valley of the Rodetal)

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Here is a cool, rarely traveled gorge also called Ashenvale. The orographically right path is already growing in some places. The western side is therefore recommended for a leisurely walk.

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Rest area in Grundbachtal

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The Braunewaldsgrund I discovered more by chance and was so fascinated and somehow enchanted by this rustic, wild, partly impassable and romantic nature.
Start was from the parking lot Grundmühle. …

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Weißwassertal Sandstone Cliffs

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Beautiful path along the stream.

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Smugglers' Gorge

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Gorge can be crossed, but rather pushing and careful. The steps down and up again are partly broken. With flat shoes (flat pedal) just before slipping (rain in the last …

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Bratental Valley

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The Bratental circles the Roringer Plateau in a c-shape on the northern side. It enables a scenic access from the direction of the Bone Mill into the northern Plessewald regions …

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The Top 19 Gorges around Göttingen

Mackenröder Cliffs

Niemetal

Mackenrode Cliff

Grundbach Valley

Weißwassertal

Eschental Gorge (side valley of the Rodetal)

Rest area in Grundbachtal

Weißwassertal Sandstone Cliffs

Smugglers' Gorge

Bratental Valley

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