Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

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8.05 km

Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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A real Canale Grande, the path impresses with its many locks, houses and when the sun 🌞 shines, you can enjoy the reflections.

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9.93 km

Schwarzach Gorge (Schwarzachklamm)

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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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10.2 km

Karl's Cave

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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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10.3 km

Bridge beneath the rock overhang (Schwarzach‑Durchbruch)

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Small wooden bridge along the rocks

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10.4 km

Karlshöhle Rock Formation

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Fantastic rock formations on the way

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10.8 km

Root channel at the Schwarzach Gorge

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Wonderful easy going hiking trail… easy to do on foot for all ability levels

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11.1 km

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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11.2 km

Gustav-Adolf Cave Passage

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Not a real cave, more of a passage. If you walk the path in the gorge, you can't miss this highlight, you have to go through it.

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18.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

3.23 km

854 m

200 m

Surfaces

8.29 km

6.15 km

2.32 km

1.20 km

564 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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