Ammerschlucht, Natural canyon in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
The Ammerschlucht extends between Altenau and Peißenberg, reaching depths of 60 meters with silver rock walls and turquoise water flowing through the gorge.
The canyon formed 120,000 years ago when the Ammer River changed its course northward due to the Loisach glacier blocking the path through Ettal Pass.
The name Scheibum, meaning circular in Bavarian dialect, refers to the whirlpools forming in the narrow sections of the gorge, which are part of a meditation path.
The hiking trails through Ammerschlucht require steady footing and no fear of heights, with some sections only passable during dry weather conditions.
The Schleier Waterfalls cascade over moss-covered limestone steps, creating a natural veil effect as the water flows down the canyon walls.
Location: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Location: Weilheim-Schongau
GPS coordinates: 47.66531,10.98688
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:26
Schleierfälle
1.1 km
St. Franziskus
2.8 km
Kraftwerk Kammerl
394 m
Scheibum
13 m
Ammerschlucht im Bereich des Scheibum
481 m
Altenauer Moor
2.3 km
St. Anton
2.7 km
Wildseefilz
2.1 km
St. Maria
949 m
Ammerschlucht an der Scheibum
9 m
Untere Dorfstraße 7
2.6 km
Dorfstraße 68 (Bad Bayersoien)
2.8 km
Dorfstraße 16
2.7 km
Dorfstraße 30
2.6 km
Dorfstraße 48
2.9 km
Höhenweg 3
2.7 km
Acheleschwaig
704 m
Dorfstraße 43
2.9 km
Archweg 8
2.5 km
Bauernhof
2.8 km
Saliterhütte
2.8 km
Unternogg 4
2.1 km
Brandstatt 2
3 km
Kanal
388 m
Dorfstraße 47 (Bad Bayersoien)
2.9 km
Getreidekasten Dorfstraße 30 b in Saulgrub
2.6 km
Dorfstraße 56 (Bad Bayersoien)
2.8 km
Bauernhaus
2.8 kmReviews
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