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The Partnachklamm gorge is the starting point for numerous hikes in the Reintal, Hausberg and Kreuzeck areas.

Before the entrance to the Partnachklamm gorge, a steep road branches off to the left, taking you to Vordergraseck, 130 m higher up, in 20 minutes on foot. A more comfortable option is to take the cable car from the DAS GRASECK hotel.

A path to the left of the entrance leads to the "Iron Bridge" in 20 minutes. From there, it's a comfortable 10-minute walk to Vordergraseck (left) or a 15-minute walk and 100 meters uphill to the Partnachalm (right). There are various places to stop for refreshments in Vordergraseck: Gasthof Hanneslabauer and the Kaiserschmarrn-Alm. From Vordergraseck, paths also lead to Hintergraseck and up to Eckbauer and on to Wamberg or down to the rear entrance to the Partnachklamm gorge, which you can then hike through down into the valley.

The hiking and climbing areas of Oberreintal, to the Meilerhütte and Dreitorspitze, towards the Hausberg and Kreuzeck area can also be accessed from the gorge. The classic route to the Zugspitze leads along the Partnach, the route taken by the first climber Josef Naus in 1820. Here you hike via the Bockhütte, Reintalangerhütte and Knorrhütte up to the Zugspitzplatt and then to the summit.

Please note: outside the Partnachklamm opening times, you can reach the Reintal via the Hoher Weg, the Partnachalm and the Bockhütte!

The mountain hike to Schachen Castle is particularly beautiful, but also somewhat challenging. After hiking through the Partnachklamm gorge, follow the signs for "Kälbersteig". Almost at the top, you will come to the so-called Königsweg, which King Ludwig II used to get to his castle. From here, the trail is almost flat until you reach the Schachenalpe, the Schachenschloss and the Schachenhaus, which is open in summer.

When hiking in the alpine regions, you should inform yourself in advance with the help of hiking maps or a mountain guide. And please always remember: sturdy, good footwear and appropriate clothing are important and absolutely essential when hiking in the mountains.
 

Discover the diversity of the region! A network of 300 kilometers of hiking trails and over 450 kilometers of cycle routes await you.
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