The Starzlachklamm

The Starzlachklamm near Sonthofen is an impressive natural monument that was created thousands of years ago by the River Starzlach and has since 1932 It is touristic. The gorge, which inspires with foaming water whirls, imposing water mills, a gate-like rock roof and a more than nine meters high waterfall, is wonderfully suitable as a day trip destination and can be met on a charming hike.

If you are still looking for a worthwhile day trip destination during the Allgäu holiday in Füssen, you should consider the Starzlachklamm near Burgberg / Sonthofen. This impressive gorge, formed by the Starzlach springing between the green and the Wertacher Hörnle, holds fantastic impressions and is a natural beauty that should be seen. Foaming water vortexes, impressive water mills, high secondary claws, a gate-like rock roof and a rushing waterfall over nine meters high characterize the Starzlachklamm, in whose steep rock walls so-called numulites can be found. This is understood to mean coin-shaped animal remains with lime shells which contain In the middle oligocene ca. 30 Millions of years in the sea mud disappeared. In addition to shale and limestone, the gorge can also be used for 15 Discover species of numulites, including fossils of the rare crab Xanthopsis sonthofenensis. The Starzlachklamm was 1932 made accessible to tourists and can be hiked on optimally secured paths. It is also a popular destination for climbers and fans of the adventure sport of canyoning, by which one understands the walking of a gorge from top to bottom.

The best is the Starzlachklamm at a beautiful approx. 3,8 km Get to know km long circular hike, whose starting point and destination is the car park Winkel bei Burgberg and for which you should plan about cozy two hours. At the parking lot, the trippers follow the signage and reach the entrance area of the Klamm after a short time, which is open from the end of April to the end of November, depending on the weather. For the maintenance of the paths, a small entrance fee must be paid at the entrance. Between high rock walls, the hikers march through an impressive natural landscape with several waterfalls, huge water mills and some tall, wild romantic side clams. The rushing water runs everywhere here unforgettable spectacle that reaches its peak at a waterfall over nine meters high. At the end of the Klamm, the hikers expect a steeper climb before they reach a magnificent resting place above the Alpe Topfen, from which great views of the picturesque Allgäuer landscape are offered. As a result, a detour to the Berggasthof Alpenblick is possible, which spoils its guests with delicious breadtimes, homemade cakes and all kinds of Allgäu delicacies. The signage then reliably leads the hikers back to the starting point of this tour. If you still have the desire and energy, you can continue from the Berggasthof Alpenblick to the interesting ore mines migrate.

By the way, the Starzlachklamm is particularly impressive after rains, when the water rushes through the gorge. In summer, the Gumpen at the large waterfall is an excellent bathing destination. Within a fantastic ambience, young and old can enjoy the fresh water here and get a cool. Especially for children, bathing in the Starzlachklamm is an unforgettable experience. The gorge is definitely always worth a trip – a hike here inspires with unique natural impressions and promises a lot of fun.