Saußbachklamm – Saußbachklamm Gorge loop from Waldkirchen

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Lower Bavaria

Freyung-Grafenau

Waldkirchen

Saußbachklamm – Saußbachklamm Gorge loop from Waldkirchen

Moderate

4.6

(160)

650

hikers

Saußbachklamm – Saußbachklamm Gorge loop from Waldkirchen

02:45

10.3km

120m

Hiking

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: August 9, 2026

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Waypoints

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654 m

Saußbachklamm and Gartenschauweg in Waldkirchen

Highlight • Gorge

Impressions of the former garden show grounds

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Saußbachklamm Trail

Highlight • Gorge

Easy hiking trail through the Saußbachklamm gorge, but not suitable for strollers. Hiking trail 1, through the gorge, is very well marked.

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1,000 m

Watercourse of the Saußbachklamm gorge over a sea of rocks

Highlight • Gorge

Quiet, not strenuous hike in mostly untouched nature

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1.38 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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1.67 km

Saußbachklamm Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Nice relaxed hike along the Saußbach

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2.23 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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5.18 km

Erlauzwieseler Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful, calm lake in the spa park near Waldkirchen. Although not a lake, but you can rock but with a boat over the refreshing wet.

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5.53 km

Erlauzwieseler Stausee

Lake

8.97 km

Saußbach at Mitterweg

Highlight • River

Nice section with wild foaming water.

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.07 km

2.40 km

568 m

284 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

3.80 km

941 m

644 m

237 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

2°C

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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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June 23, 2022,2022-06-23_Waldkirchen_Kurpark_Erlauzwieseler_Stausee

Hike up the Saussbach to the "Restaurant am See" at the Erlauzwiesler reservoir. Here there was a jelly with fried potatoes to strengthen us for the way back.

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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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July 18, 2023,Wehr Saußbach – Entspannung im Wald Runde von Waldkirchen

The tour was divided into two, parking only for a fee, better look for another one, you can save yourself the first part, a lot of road surface and the way back along the road. The second part was really great 👍.

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June 13, 2023,Wehr Saußbach – Entspannung im Wald Runde von Erlauzwiesel

The "Oberfrauenwald" tower was planned, but unfortunately our child's legs were a bit heavy, so we turned back. Maybe next time. But nature is still beautiful and offers a beautiful view to linger ❤️

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