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Saußbachklamm Gorge – Saußbachklamm loop from Erlauzwiesel

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Lower Bavaria

Freyung-Grafenau

Waldkirchen

Saußbachklamm Gorge – Saußbachklamm loop from Erlauzwiesel

Moderate

4.6

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Saußbachklamm Gorge – Saußbachklamm loop from Erlauzwiesel

02:53

10.8km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

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1.90 km

Turmspatzen Biotope – Grüß Gott Trail, Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Beautiful hiking trail.
Suitable for prams and seniors.
Ideal for a multi-generational trip followed by a meal by the lake.

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3.50 km

Saußbachklamm Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Nice relaxed hike along the Saußbach

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3.78 km

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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3.82 km

Saußbach at Mitterweg

Highlight • River

Nice section with wild foaming water.

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4.17 km

Watercourse of the Saußbachklamm gorge over a sea of rocks

Highlight • Gorge

Quiet, not strenuous hike in mostly untouched nature

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4.51 km

Saußbachklamm Trail

Highlight • Gorge

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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4.51 km

Saußbachklamm and Gartenschauweg in Waldkirchen

Highlight • Gorge

Impressions of the former garden show grounds

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6.70 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Saußbach

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge to cross the gorge.

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.69 km

3.07 km

609 m

215 m

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.79 km

3.63 km

555 m

435 m

337 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Comments

September 28, 2024,Von Erlauzwiesel zur Saußbachklamm und zurück.

Due to uncertain weather conditions, we didn't go into the mountains today. The Saußbachklamm was our destination. To make sure the tour wasn't too short, we set off from the car park by the lake in Erlauzwiesel. It's about 3 km to the start of the gorge on well-developed paths. For about 3 kilometers, you walk along the torrent, steadily …

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December 31, 2023,Saußbachklamm – Wehr Saußbach Runde von Dorn

Unfortunately, due to flooding, we were only able to walk part of the original route

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September 15, 2025,Erlauzwiesel - Saußbachklamm, Runde ab FeWo

"It doesn't look good from above!"
"Then we'll unpack our rain jackets
and just run around the lake -
maybe around midday!"
But the clouds are clearing at the lake -
"That's a good sign now!
Maybe we should take a detour -
see the Saußbach Gorge again?"
One detour turns into three -
because the sun is coming out …

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August 6, 2023,Runde durch die Saußbachklamm 🌲🥾

Before the holiday we go to Waldkirchen during the rain break to "immigrate" a bit.

The Saussbach Gorge is worth a visit at any time of the year. Also this time we are not disappointed and enjoy the rushing stream to the fullest.

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Saußbachklamm Gorge – Saußbachklamm loop from Erlauzwiesel

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Saußbachklamm Gorge

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Saußbach at Mitterweg

Watercourse of the Saußbachklamm gorge over a sea of rocks

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Saußbachklamm and Gartenschauweg in Waldkirchen

Wooden Bridge Over the Saußbach

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