Breitach Gorge
Oberstdorf, Germany
A narrow gorge cut deep into the rock near Oberstdorf, with a walkway attached to the cliff walls above the rushing river. Allow about an hour for the walk and dress warmly, as the gorge stays cool and wet.
The Breitach Gorge lies in the Allgäu at the mouth of the Kleinwalsertal near Tiefenbach, part of Oberstdorf. At up to 150 m deep, it is regarded as the deepest rock gorge in Central Europe. The path through the gorge is 2.5 km long. Its opening up was driven by the young pastor Johannes Schiebel of Tiefenbach: the first blasting took place on 25 July 1904, and the path opened on 4 July 1905.
The gorge formed only in the last 10,000 years after the Würm glaciation, as the Breitach cut through hard rock. At the lower entrance in Tiefenbach there is a visitor centre and plenty of parking; at the upper entrance near the Austrian border there is very little. Allow about one to two hours for the walk; it is cool and damp, so a jacket and non-slip shoes are sensible. Around 300,000 people visit each year, and it is quietest early in the day.
- Nearest town
- Oberstdorf, Germany
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 47.3963, 10.2519
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Wohnmobilstellplatz OberstdorfMotorhome stopover3 km from Breitach GorgeMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping OberstdorfCampsite3 km from Breitach Gorge · 60 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Wohnmobilstellplatz FischenMotorhome stopover6 km from Breitach Gorge · 17 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Alpen-Rundblick Mobil CampingMotorhome stopover17 km from Breitach Gorge · 55 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Alpsee CampingCampsite20 km from Breitach Gorge · 236 pitchesCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Lechtal-Camping RudiCampsite21 km from Breitach GorgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Breitach Gorge?
Breitach Gorge is in Oberstdorf, Germany, at GPS 47.3963, 10.2519. It is about 7 km from Riezlern.
Can you camp near Breitach Gorge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilstellplatz Oberstdorf, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Breitach Gorge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Flexen Pass (28 km), highline179 (36 km), Schloss Neuschwanstein (41 km) and Plansee (44 km).
When is the best time to visit Breitach Gorge?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)