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Freyung-Grafenau
Waldkirchen

Watercourse of the Saußbachklamm gorge over a sea of rocks – Oberfrauenwald Observation Tower loop from Waldkirchen

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Lower Bavaria
Freyung-Grafenau
Waldkirchen

Watercourse of the Saußbachklamm gorge over a sea of rocks – Oberfrauenwald Observation Tower loop from Waldkirchen

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4.5

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194

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Watercourse of the Saußbachklamm gorge over a sea of rocks – Oberfrauenwald Observation Tower loop from Waldkirchen

04:45

15.9km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.83 km for 319 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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654 m

Saußbachklamm and Gartenschauweg in Waldkirchen

Highlight • Gorge

Impressions of the former garden show grounds

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654 m

Saußbachklamm Trail

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An easy hiking trail through the Saußbach Gorge, but not suitable for strollers. Hiking trail 1 through the gorge is very well marked.

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1,000 m

Quiet, not strenuous hike in mostly untouched nature

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1.36 km

Bridge to cross the gorge.

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7.82 km

Oberfrauenwald Observation Tower

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On the approximately 950 meters high Oberfrauenwald you have a great view. Especially if you still climb the 27 meters of the lookout tower. Then you can look up to …

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14.2 km

Saußbachklamm Gorge

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Nice relaxed hike along the Saußbach

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14.5 km

Saußbachklamm

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The Saussbachklamm is an impressive gorge near Waldkirchen in the Bavarian Forest. It is a popular destination for hikers and trail runners. The Saussbach meanders through a rocky landscape with wild rapids, small waterfalls and picturesque wooden bridges.

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14.6 km

Saußbach at Mitterweg

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Nice section with wild foaming water.

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15.9 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

4.70 km

932 m

743 m

519 m

Surfaces

6.60 km

4.09 km

2.39 km

1.94 km

708 m

151 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

19°C

15°C

95 %

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