The Breitachklamm in winter

The Breitachklamm near Oberstdorf – the deepest rock gorge in Central Europe – presents itself in winter as a fascinating wonderland of snow and ice. It is worth visiting this impressive gorge in the cold months, because here you can expect a very special winter impressions that are simply unforgettable.

Breitachklamm near Oberstdorf is a unique natural wonder and the deepest rock gorge in Central Europe. Every year, the grimace that was created after the Würme Eiszeit and in the year 1904 by the Tiefenbach pastor Johannes Schubl was opened, about 300000 Visitors from all over the world with their beauty. It is one of the most charming geotopes in Bavaria and has two faces: in summer it impresses with rushing waterfalls and games as well as abstract tree formations and in winter it transforms into a quiet enchanting fairytale landscape of snow and ice. It is therefore worthwhile to visit the Breitachklamm both in the warm and in the cold season. During a holiday in Füssen, Breitachklamm is an attractive destination for a successful day trip that promises adults and children unique impressions and lots of fun. We want to take a look at what the Breitachklamm in the Winter is so interesting and unique.

While in summer the eponymous river Breitach rushes through the Breitachklamm and fascinating water games occur here, in winter there is an almost tangible silence in the gorge. Visitors now find themselves in a breathtaking, bizarre world of snow and ice that is very special. The falls have now solidified and turned into powerful ice curtains with glittering icicles and the caves look even darker than in summer. However, only until a ray of the sun reaches the clam and the ubiquitous ice reflects the light – then a sparkling crystal world arises, which puts you in awe and wonder. It is particularly great to experience the wintry Breitachklamm on an evening torch hike. The firelight makes the snow crystals glitter and makes the ice curtains cast mysterious shadows. Now you feel like you are on a distant, alien planet. Such a torch walk takes place during the winter season on Tuesdays and Fridays around 19:00 The clock. The meeting point is at the Tiefenbach entrance building.

Breitachklamm is available to visitors daily during the winter months 9 Open clock. The last entrance is to 16 clock, at 17 At the clock, the grip is closed. Through the gorge lead well-developed and secured paths, which are also excellent for children and seniors. Dogs are also welcome here. All you need to visit this imposing natural monument are solid shoes. In the entrance building of the Klamm it is worthwhile to watch the free film screening “Die Breitachklamm im Wandel der Jahreszeiten!”, which gives you everything you need to know about this impressive rock gorge. The Bergschau, an interactive exhibition that explains the origin and complex ecology of the Klamm, is also very worth seeing here. The core of the exhibition is a true-to-life Reproduction of the Breitachklamm, which allows visitors to let water flow through the gorge by hand.

A trip to Breitachklamm near Oberstdorf inspires with very special winter impressions in a magical world of ice and snow. This unique rock gorge should be seen once in winter.