Wimbachklamm

Wimbachklamm is a narrow gorge in the Berchtesgaden Alps that extends approximately 500 meters through limestone rock formations. Wooden walkways are attached to the cliff faces and allow visitors to safely cross above the turbulent stream below.

The gorge was carved during the last ice age when glacial meltwater cut deep channels through the limestone bedrock of the Alps. As glaciers retreated, the Wimbach stream continued to shape the narrow valley into its present form.

The name Wimbachklamm derives from the stream flowing through it, which has shaped the valley for centuries. Today visitors use it as a starting point for hikes to mountain huts scattered throughout the surrounding Bavarian landscape.

The walk is best during warmer months when paths are dry and safely passable. Sturdy hiking boots with good grip are important since the wooden walkways can become slippery, especially when water levels are high.

The stream flowing beneath the walkways originates from Watzmann, one of the region's most prominent peaks, and travels through the gorge before joining the Salzach river. The water often appears milky white because it carries fine rock particles suspended in the current.

Location: Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden

Elevation above the sea: 680 m

Length: 500 m

Width: 40 m

Website: http://umweltatlas.bayern.de/mapapps/resources/reports/geotope/generateBericht.pdf?additionallayerfieldvalue=172R018

GPS coordinates: 47.59724,12.92136

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:55