Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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909 m

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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1.22 km

Sandstone Gorge (Schwarzach-Durchbruch)

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Fascinating how much the Schwarzach has eroded the sandstone here

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1.23 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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1.24 km

Bridge beneath the rock overhang (Schwarzach‑Durchbruch)

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Small wooden bridge along the rocks

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1.35 km

Karlshöhle Rock Formation

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Beautiful rock formations carved into the landscape… the stream has been working here for a long time and steadily

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1.76 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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2.04 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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7.20 km

Lock 49 and Lock Keeper's House, Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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Here too, it is always worth taking a quick look at such an old art

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.88 km

2.71 km

487 m

Surfaces

5.82 km

4.19 km

354 m

297 m

266 m

154 m

Elevation

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Saturday 7 March

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Schwarzach Gorge (Schwarzachklamm) – Karlshöhle Rock Formation loop from Schwarzach-Durchbruch

Schwarzach Gorge (Schwarzachklamm)

Sandstone Gorge (Schwarzach-Durchbruch)

Karl's Cave

Bridge beneath the rock overhang (Schwarzach‑Durchbruch)

Karlshöhle Rock Formation

Root channel at the Schwarzach Gorge

Gustav Adolf Cave

Lock 49 and Lock Keeper's House, Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal

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