One of the most beautiful natural experiences in the Allgäu
Whether in bright sunshine, pouring rain, or on a snowy winter day - the Breitachklamm near Oberstdorf is an impressive natural experience in any season and in any weather. You shouldn't be afraid of water.
This unique natural monument stretches 1,600 meters from Oberstdorf Tiefenbach to the neighboring Kleinwalsertal in Austria and is one of the most popular attractions in the Allgäu. On secured paths, you can experience how this rocky gorge was formed over thousands of years simply by the power of water.
In summer, you'll literally have a refreshing experience here, and in winter, you'll marvel at the meter-long icicles, ice curtains, and frozen waterfalls.
How long is the Breitachklamm walk?
The walk through the gorge takes about 45 minutes – it depends on how many pictures you take along the way ;-)
Good to know: the gorge is a one-way street, meaning you start in Tiefenbach and then walk up the gorge (unfortunately, it's not possible to walk from top to bottom). Once you reach the top of the Zwingsteg bridge, you can choose between different routes to return to your starting point. The fastest way back takes 30 minutes and takes you back to Tiefenbach.
Getting to the Breitachklamm
You can reach the Breitachklamm from both the P1 car park in Tiefenbach/Oberstdorf and the Walserschanz car park in Kleinwalsertal. From both sides, you can access the hiking trails through the gorge and begin your adventure. Of course, you can also reach the entrance on foot. A hiking trail leads along the Breitach River via Tiefenbach to the entrance at the P1 car park.
Opening hours
Summer season:
From 9 a.m. – last entry 5 p.m. – closing 5:30 p.m.
Winter season:
From 9 a.m. – last entry 4 p.m. – closing 4:30 p.m.
P.S. If you want to get even more out of your Breitachklamm experience, a short hike is definitely worth it. The trail starts at the parking lot in Tiefenbach. Here, you hike through the gorge, past the Alpe Dornach, where you should definitely try some Allgäu specialties, and then the trail heads back.
