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Gustav Adolf Cave – Karlshöhle Rock Formation loop from Schwarzach-Durchbruch

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Gustav Adolf Cave – Karlshöhle Rock Formation loop from Schwarzach-Durchbruch

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Gustav Adolf Cave – Karlshöhle Rock Formation loop from Schwarzach-Durchbruch

01:44

6.59km

50m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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Schwarzach-Durchbruch

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1.08 km

Hiking trail along the Schwarzach Gorge

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The hiking trail above the Schwarzachklamm is a walkable footpath. Again and again there is a nice view into the gorge, but be careful, danger of falling.

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4.56 km

Gustav Adolf Cave

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The Gustav Adolf Cave is located below the Gsteinacher Felsenstraße directly on the Schwarzach. This wonderful place in the Schwarzach Gorge (Schwarzachklamm) was already visited by the Swedish King Gustav …

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4.84 km

Root channel at the Schwarzach Gorge

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Wonderful easy going hiking trail… easy to do on foot for all ability levels

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5.25 km

Karlshöhle Rock Formation

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Beautiful rock formations carved into the landscape… the stream has been working here for a long time and steadily

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5.35 km

Bridge beneath the rock overhang (Schwarzach‑Durchbruch)

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Small wooden bridge along the rocks

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5.37 km

Karl's Cave

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The Karlshöhle is one of the two large cave-like washouts that were formed due to the erosive action of the Schwarzach. It is one of the highlights on the way …

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5.38 km

Sandstone Gorge (Schwarzach-Durchbruch)

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Fascinating how much the Schwarzach has eroded the sandstone here

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5.69 km

Schwarzach Gorge (Schwarzachklamm)

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It is not for nothing that the Schwarzachschlucht has been awarded the seal of quality “Bavaria’s most beautiful geotopes”. Through the gorge, where the small river pushes its way between …

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6.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

1.59 km

522 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

1.49 km

377 m

211 m

153 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

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Gustav Adolf Cave – Karlshöhle Rock Formation loop from Schwarzach-Durchbruch

Hiking trail along the Schwarzach Gorge

Gustav Adolf Cave

Root channel at the Schwarzach Gorge

Karlshöhle Rock Formation

Bridge beneath the rock overhang (Schwarzach‑Durchbruch)

Karl's Cave

Sandstone Gorge (Schwarzach-Durchbruch)

Schwarzach Gorge (Schwarzachklamm)

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