Hike through the Partnachklamm Gorge and back via Mount Graseck
This easy circular tour leads you through the impressing nature of the Partnachklamm gorge - a unique adventure for the whole family.
easy
Distance 6.3 km
This truly is a very special tour, as the wild and romantic Partnachklamm gorge is unique. This hike is perfect for everyone, even with children. In 1912, the gorge was declared a natural monument, fascinating everyone with its wild roaring waterfalls, white water rapids and pools. The Partnach Mountain torrent has dug its bed up to 80 m deep into the rocks over a distance of ca. 800 m, creating one of the most beautiful gorges in the Alps. The track leads through the gorge right next to the water. In times past, only sure-footed lumberjacks, hunters and rangers used the path, but when increasingly more tourists came to the region at the beginning of the 20th century, the passage was expanded and made safer for everyone.
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Author’s recommendation
Depending on the time of day and season, the Partnachklamm has a completely different effect on people. This is why we would advise to visit it more than once: It is always an impressive and wild wonder of nature.

Author
GaPa Tourismus GmbH
Update: January 23, 2023
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
901 m
Lowest point
729 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
6.2 km
Dirt road
0.1 km
Rest stops
Olympiahaus, GasthofAlmwirschaft Hanneslabauer
Wirtshaus (H)
Partnachklamm
Wirtshaus (H)
Wirtshaus (H)
Hotel Das Graseck
Safety information
The way through the gorge is well-maintained and made safe. Please make sure to hold your children by the hand.
Phone number for Alpine emergencies: Phone 112 (Mountain Rescue Service)
Tips and hints
www.gapa.dewww.partnachklamm.eu
Start
Parking lot at the Olympia Skistadion (Olympic skiing stadium) (728 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.482717, 11.117280
DMS
47°28'57.8"N 11°07'02.2"E
UTM
32T 659508 5260981
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Destination
Parking lot Olympia Ski Stadium
Turn-by-turn directions
Start your hike towards the Partnachklamm at the Olympia Skistadion and follow the street in the upstream direction along the Partnach stream. On your right hand side you will see crosses to remind us of those who have died here in accidents. If you continue your way, you will soon pass the base terminal of the Graseck cable car. Only a short distance after the base terminal, an asphalted path will lead you to the entry of the Partnachklamm. Now, your way continues directly along the Partnach, and will lead you over small bridges and through tunnels and galleries. The path was made safe everywhere so that you can enjoy the fantastic views into the deeply cut gorge and up to the sky where the sunlight is reflected in the spray and drops of water. Towards the end of the gorge, the Partnach becomes a broader river valley. You can rest there on one of the benches and enjoy the view of the river valley before turning back and returning to the starting point at the Olympic ski station. Alternatively, you might decide to hike over Mount Graseck. In this case, you have to hike further after the end of the gorge until a sign to the left shows you the way to "Eckbauer/Graseck”. Follow this climb and you will arrive at the mountain farms of Mount Graseck. Here, you will have the possibility to stop for a bite to eat or refreshments, as you have clearly earned it. For your return trip, leave Graseck along the road that winds steeply downward until you reach the path through the Wildenau, which you already used on your ascent. Now that you know your way back to the Olympia Skistadion, you will reach it soon.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Hourly connection from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen with the Deutsche Bahn (German Federal Railway). From there, you should go with a local bus (lines 1 and 2) to the Olympia Skistadion.Getting there
Take the motorway A95 in the direction of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. At the end of the motorway at Eschenlohe follow the state road B2 to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Behind the tunnel in the direction of Partenkirchen follow the main street and then the signs pointing to the Olympia Skistadion (Olympic Skiing Stadium).If you are coming from Mittenwald, follow B2 to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, take the first turn to the left and then follow the signs to the Olympia Skistadion.
On B23, turn right onto the Gernackerstraße at the second traffic light in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and follow the course of the road (St.-Martin-Straße, Bahnhofstraße). Turn right at the town hall junction, and then stay on the main road until shortly before leaving the town wherein a sign points you to the Olympia Skistadion.
Parking
Parking lot Olympia Ski StadiumCoordinates
DD
47.482717, 11.117280
DMS
47°28'57.8"N 11°07'02.2"E
UTM
32T 659508 5260981
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Inspiriere dich bei deiner nächsten Buchhandlung.
Author’s map recommendations
GaPa hiking guide with KOMPASS hiking map (1:35,000), available from Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tourismus and at www.gapa.de. Alpine Club map, Wetterstein-Mieminger Mountains, eastern sheet (1:25,000) freytag & berndt, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Wettersteingebirge, Werdenfelserland (1:25,000). More information at 49 8821 180 700.
Equipment
Sturdy shoes (mountain boots) with skid-proof soles are necessary. Weatherproof clothing (it might be quite damp in the gorge) and hiking sticks, if at all possible.
Reviews
Difficulty
easy
Distance
6.3 km
Duration
1:55 h
Ascent
258 m
Descent
258 m
Highest point
901 m
Lowest point
729 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 16 Waypoints
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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