A unique spectacle of nature
New perspectives wherever you look. Be captured by the Partnach gorge with its wild waterfalls, rapids, and ponds which was declared a natural monument in 1912 and a national geotope in 2006. In the past the gorge could only be approached at the risk of your life, but today it even offers two safe passages. If you don’t suffer from vertigo, you can enjoy fascinating perspectives from an iron bridge that is almost 70 metres high. Far closer to the water you find the more comfortable path used by foresters and hunters in the old days. From here, the white waters seem to be within your grasp.
You start your tour at the Olympic Ski Stadium where you get easily by either car or city bus. From here you can walk to the gorge in 25 minutes, or, more romantic, you take the horse-drawn carriage which departs right at the car park. But either way, solid hiking boots are a must for the young and old alike.
The Partnach gorge is an experience in summer as much as in winter – and it is the point of departure for many popular hiking tours in the area, such as the Ferchenbach valley, the Reintal up to the Zugsitze or the Eckbauer, Hausberg and Kreuzeck areas.
By the way: The name Partnach consists of two words: „portn“, the Indo-German designation for passage, gateway and the old High-German word „aha“ (equal to „Ache“) which means watercourse. The part of the town called Partenkirchen, the former Roman „Partanum“, got its name from the river.

Opening hours
The Partnach gorge is open daily:
- May / June / October: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- July / August / September: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- November through April: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Opening hours are subject to changes due to weather conditions. For the latest information contact our tourist information or
refer to www.partnachklamm.eu or www.gapa.de.
Every year major repairs are necessary as high water and ice
constantly cause big damage. Mountaineers often have to be roped down along the walls of the gorge to clear the rock from loose stones which might be dangerous for visitors. Railings and boards are constantly checked for strength. Short term closures are sometimes inevitable due to safety reasons.

Notice
In the Partnach gorge water is constantly dripping from the walls, even after longer periods without rain. Solid boots and waterproof clothes are therefore highly recommended. Please keep in mind that the path is mainly leading through tunnels or galleries which are less than 2 metres high in some places so umbrellas prove to be impractical. The access to the gorge with bikes, wheelchairs, prams, boats or the like is prohibited for reasons of narrowness and safety.

How to get to the Partnach gorge
From Munich take the motorway A95 direction Garmisch-Partenkirchen which becomes road B2 a few kilometres before getting to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Follow the B2 direction Mittenwald (“Mittenwalder Straße”). At the end of the town turn right into “Wildenauer Straße” direction Ski Stadium. Best leave your car in front of the Olympic Ski Stadium (big car park and city bus stop); mind that there is no access by car to the entrance of the gorge.
Put in “Karl-u.-Martin-Neuner-Platz” into your navigation aid.
You can also reach the Olympic Ski Stadium with public transport: lines 1 and 2 of the city bus stop right in front of the train station.
Or you take a beautiful walk along the railway line Grainau – Garmisch or from the train station in Garmisch along the river Partnach to reach the point of departure at the Ski Stadium. From here you get to
Wildenau and the gorge by either a 25-minute-walk or a ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
Admission fees:
You can find the current price information on www.partnachklamm.eu.
Guests:
Upon presentation of a valid guest card of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Grainau, Farchant, Oberau and Eschenlohe.
Residents:
Residents of the towns of Gamisch-Partenkirchen upon presentation of
an ID card.
Groups:
15 persons or more, bus drivers and guides are free.
Disabled:
Reduction at a rate of 50 % disability. Please show your disability card.
Children and young people:
Aged 6 – 16 (identification might be required).
Dogs:
Dogs on a lead are welcome and free of charge.

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