Entenlochklamm, Water gap and canyon in Kössen, Austria and Schleching, Germany.
The Entenlochklamm is a rock gorge that stretches about 2.5 kilometers through limestone and forms the natural border between Austria and Germany in the Chiemgau Alps. Water has carved deep channels into the stone, creating a dramatic landscape of tight passages and steep walls.
The gorge name appears in documents from the 14th century as Antenloch. Over time, the area served as an escape route for smugglers trying to avoid border taxes.
The chapel Maria Klobenstein sits high above the gorge and draws walkers who want to combine a spiritual moment with the hiking experience. Visitors can reach this small church and take in the dramatic rock walls that frame it on all sides.
A circular trail of about 50 minutes connects two suspension bridges and an observation platform, each offering different views of the gorge. The area is well-developed with paths, making the route manageable for average hikers.
Following past floods, the gorge was widened from about 3.4 meters to roughly 12 meters through flood control work. This change is visible today and shows the incredible power of water to reshape the stone.
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