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Schwarzach-Durchbruch

Schwarzach-Durchbruch, Protected natural area near Schwarzenbruck and Wendelstein, Germany

Description

The Schwarzach-Durchbruch is a protected natural area carved by the Schwarzach River through towering sandstone cliffs near Schwarzenbruck and Wendelstein. The gorge features steep rock walls with distinctive shapes and surface patterns created by water flow and weathering over long periods.

History

The area gained protected status in 1936 and later joined the European Natura 2000 network to preserve its natural habitats. The sandstone formations were created roughly 215 million years ago through geological processes that shaped the region.

Culture

Local visitors and hikers value this place for its natural river gorge and the sense of walking through a landscape shaped by water over millions of years. The steep sandstone walls create a feeling of being in a secluded canyon far from everyday life.

Practical

You can reach the area through parking at Brückkanal and Feucht or by taking S-Bahn line 3 to Ochenbruck station. Wear sturdy shoes since the pathways can be steep and slippery in wet conditions.

Did you know?

Caves exist throughout the gorge including one associated with Swedish King Gustav Adolf who attended a sermon there after a 1632 military victory. This historical connection links the geological formations with events from centuries ago.

Location
Location
Inception
1936
Part of
NSG 'Schwarzach-Durchbruch' und Rhätschluchten bei Burgthann
GPS coordinates
49.35150,11.21400
Latest update
December 9, 2025 18:41

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