Partnach Gorge, Germany

Partnach Gorge

A narrow gorge with a path carved through the rock near Garmisch.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Partnach Gorge

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk through the gorge from the Olympic ski stadium; it's open in winter too, with icicles.
  2. AfternoonContinue up to the Partnachalm or Graseck hut for lunch with mountain views.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Day 2

Take the train up the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.

What to eat

Weisswurst and a Bavarian pretzel.

Local tips

Make the most of Partnach Gorge

Beat the crowds

Busy on summer afternoons. Mornings are quieter.

Best photo spot

The path cut into the rock with the rushing water beside it.

Getting there

Walk from the Olympic ski stadium in Garmisch, about 20 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze.

Good to know

Bring a rain jacket: water drips from the rock. In winter, icicles form along the gorge.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Partnach Gorge

Getting there

  • Innsbruck Airport (INN)30 km away
  • Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)85 km away
  • Innsbruck30 km away
  • Munich80 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Partnach Gorge: good to know

Is Partnach Gorge worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A narrow gorge with a path carved through the rock near Garmisch.

How many days do you need in Partnach Gorge?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Partnach Gorge?

You can visit all year. Busy on summer afternoons. Mornings are quieter.

How do you get to Partnach Gorge?

The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN), about 30 km away. Walk from the Olympic ski stadium in Garmisch, about 20 minutes.

What is there to see near Partnach Gorge?

Nearby hidden places include Neuschwanstein (Füssen) (28 km), Innsbruck (32 km) and Munich (82 km).

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