View of Guttenbach loop from Neckargerach

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Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Neckargerach

View of Guttenbach loop from Neckargerach

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View of Guttenbach loop from Neckargerach

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4.14km

170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.99 km for 478 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.50 km

Margaretenschlucht Upper Trailhead Parking

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Free parking near the upper entrance/exit of the gorge

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2.57 km

Rest area with map at the entrance to Margarethenschlucht

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Rest area with information material not far from the gorge

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2.59 km

View of the Neckar bend at Margaretenschlucht

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you have nice views there

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2.96 km

Bench With View and Pangaea Information Board

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Here you can take a short break and sit down on a pleasant bench. Right next to the bench, an information board provides information about rocks and Pangaea.

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3.05 km

View of the Neckar Bend Towards Binau

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Quiet hiking trail above the Neckar with views that one should treat oneself to.

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3.24 km

View of Guttenbach and the Neckar River

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From the whole way to the Magareth Gorge you have a wonderful view of the Neckar Valley. The path is also wonderful in the sun. Especially pleasant on cool days.

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4.06 km

View of the Neckar Valley and Mittelberg Paragliding Launch Site

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Fantastic view from there

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4.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.36 km

1.18 km

970 m

587 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.18 km

1.04 km

941 m

936 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

18°C

5°C

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

September 28, 2024,Przeprawa przez Margaretenschlucht 🤠👣

I've been here for the fourth time and every time there's no water or very little of it 🥴
Great atmosphere and the trail, although difficult at times and you have to be careful. Good shoes are essential, especially after rain. It's been raining a lot lately and there's no water in the gorge and the waterfalls are barely trickling …

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May 18, 2023,Margaretenschlucht bei Neckargerach

Great tour through the gorge. However, you should be sure-footed and be able to cope with higher steps. Nice adventure to walk through the creek bed too. The paths are secured with rope.

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April 9, 2022,Margarethenschlucht | Neckargerach

🅿️Ⓜ️
S-Bahn station
Guttenbach Path 4
69437 Neckargerach

🌾One of the wildest gorges in the country. 🌊

The million-year-old Margareten Gorge has been a nature reserve since 1940 and is known for its cascading waterfall, which forms the highest waterfall in the Odenwald. The Flursbach loses 110 meters in height, 85 meters of which are in eight waterfall levels, the …

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May 18, 2024,Runde durch die Margaretenschlucht

Great and very varied route. Right at the start there is a beautiful rest area that invites you to linger. Tip: Walk "up" the gorge. In uncertain weather conditions it is safer to walk up the path than down over smooth stones.

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October 11, 2021,Margaretenschlucht

Surefootedness and sturdy shoes are highly recommended. It's also better to go counter-clockwise.

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May 19, 2023,Margarethenschluchtpfad

Before we went home yesterday, we made a detour to the Margarethen Gorge...soooooo nice 🤩

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September 22, 2024,Wanderung Margarethenschlucht ab Parkplatz Eisenbusch

Very beautiful but also challenging tour 🥰
Please wear sturdy shoes ☝🏼🥾

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September 11, 2023,Margaretenschlucht

Hui hui. Thanks to endless gnats, I could hardly take any breaks 😟. But I still managed my energy sensibly and got back to the camper safely 🙂. It was sweaty at times thanks to the harsh evening sun, but it was worth it. The gorge was a little less spectacular than expected, but still a great experience 😍. And …

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