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The Leutasch Gorge is located between Mittenwald and the Seefeld region, straddling the border between Bavaria, Germany, and Tyrol, Austria.
There are three circular hiking trails in total: the Gorge Spirit Trail, the Goblin Path, and the Waterfall Trail.
All three trails can be combined.
If you want to tackle all three, plan for about 2 hours of walking time.
One circular trail, the Gorge Spirit Trail (Leutascher Geisterklamm or Klammgeistweg), is in Austria, and two trails, the Goblin Path (Koboldpfad) and the Waterfall Trail (Wasserfallpfad), are in German territory in Mittenwald.
Hiking through the Leutaschklamm is free of charge.
If you plan to hike the Waterfall Trail, which is 0.12 miles (200 meters) long and runs along a wooden footbridge just a few meters above the water, it costs €3.
This narrow gorge leads to a spectacular 75-foot (23-meter-high) waterfall.
The gorge is open from May to October, although the Waterfall Trail closes at 6 PM.
Tip: Check online in advance to see if all trails are open. On our first hike, the Waterfall Trail was closed due to a rockslide.
If you’re afraid of heights, a walk along the Leutasch Gorge is not advised.
You’ll find all the necessary information and links at the end of the article.
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Hiking the Leutaschklamm Gorge (Leutascher Geisterklamm
We went hiking in Leutasch and had fantastic hikes in the region.
Hiking the Leutasch Gorge, as it is one of the most popular destinations in the border area between Mittenwald (Germany) and Leutasch (Austria), was high on our bucket list.
You can drive to the parking lot next to the entrance of the Leutaschklamm and park there for a fee of €6.
If you are vacationing in the sustainable region of Seefeld, you can use the PlateauCard to travel to the parking lot for free from any location. We stayed at the Hotel Lärchenhof Natur in Mösern.
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In Mittenwald, Germany, there are parking spaces along Innsbruckerstraße.
From the entrance in Leutasch, a wide gravel path stretches 0.31 miles (510 meters) to the gorge’s entrance.
Along the path leading through a forest, there are four informational signs with legends about the area.
The Gorge Spirit is a local mythical figure. It’s said that it accompanies hikers to the entrance, where you’ll find enchanting installations like the Fairy Harp and the Rainbow Snake.
Make sure you are prepared for the terrain with appropriate footwear. Sections of the trail near waterfalls and streams are slippery.
The Leutasch Gorge Spirit
The Gorge Spirit accompanies you on the way to the Leutaschklamm Gorge entrance.
At the gorge entrance, you’ll find the Fairy Harp and the Rainbow Snake. There is also a Sound Curve here.
The hike through the Leutasch Gorge is also suitable for children, as there is always something to try out and discover. There are also puzzles to solve.
From the beginning to about 0.5 miles (800 meters) after the entrance, there are the most beautiful views down into the gorge.
The Leutasch Ache flows here, sometimes turquoise blue between the narrow gorge, all the way to Mittenwald and is one of the most beautiful gorges in Austria.
View into the Leutaschklamm
After walking 0.62 miles (1 kilometer) over a steel grid, we come to the Hell Bridge.
This bridge leads from the right rock face across to the left side of the gorge.
We briefly leave the Gorge Spirit Trail and go left up through the forest to the Gorge Chapel.
The chapel is located next to the road, which is the connecting road between the Seefeld region and Mittenwald.
Back in the gorge, the path continues over the metal walkways to the Panorama Bridge.
This bridge leads over the Leutasch Gorge and through the forest back to the starting point.
Leutaschklamm Panorama Bridge
However, you shouldn’t go back as many do but continue along the metal walkways, as this path is the start of the Goblin Path, which leads towards Mittenwald.
This path is marked in blue on the map.
Soon after, the path over the metal walkways ends and leads through the forest in switchbacks down to Mittenwald. Once at the bottom, we turn right and arrive at the Mittenwald Gorge Kiosk.
Next to the kiosk, beside the rushing Leutasch Ache, there is a staircase with a door that reads: “Attention State Border.” This access is the entrance to the Waterfall Trail.
Wasserfallsteig Waterfall Trail Leutasch Gorge
The Waterfall Trail leads over a wooden footbridge into the narrow gorge.
This trail is the most spectacular and leads to a 75.46-foot high (23-meter) waterfall.
The Wasserfallpfad returns to the same place.
This trail is the only one for which there is an admission fee.
Currently, entrance to the Waterfall Trail costs €3 for adults and €1 for children.
Returning from the Waterfall Trail, you pass the Gorge Kiosk, cross a bridge, and then hike through the forest to the Gletscherschliff Inn. From here, there is a beautiful view of the Alpine World Karwendel.
We are accompanied here by legends about goblins and a beautiful path through the forest.
At the meeting point at the border, there is the option to turn right and return to the Panorama Bridge or, as we did, go through the forest back to the parking lot.
Leutasch Gorge Tyrol-Bavaria Border
The path through the forest is not very spectacular. To make it more interesting you’ll find various puzzles and installations.
The endpoint of the circular hiking trail is marked by Woodhenge, a kind of Stonehenge. Then it goes past the gorge entrance and along the gravel path back to the starting point of the hike.
Leutaschklamm Circular Trail End
On the tip from locals, we drove to the nearby restaurant Gasthaus Brücke for dinner.
The restaurant uses sustainable and regional products. Many of these come from their own (herb) garden.
Good to know: It can be chilly in the gorge even in summer, so it is advantageous to bring a jacket.
Leutasch Gorge Mittenwald Gorge Opening Hours
The Leutasch Gorge / Ghost Gorge is open from May to October, although the Waterfall Trail only stays open until 6 PM.
More information about opening hours
Leutaschklamm Walking Time
For the Leutaschklamm hike along the Ghost Gorge, the Goblin Path, and the Waterfall Trail, you should plan for about 2 hours of pure walking time.
If you want to stop and take photos, read the information boards with the legends, solve the tasks and puzzles, and stop at the kiosk or restaurant, I recommend 4 hours for the entire Leutasch Gorge hike.
How To Get To The Leutaschklamm Gorge
- From Munich, Germany: It’s about a 1.5-hour drive from Munich to Mittenwald.
Alternatively, you can take the train from Munich Hauptbahnhof train station, taking the train to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. From there, you can take the train to Mittenwald.
From the train station in Mittenwald take the Alpenwelt Karwendel guest and hiking bus (Oberbayernbus line 9618) to Dekan-Karl-Platz. From the bus stop it’s about a 30-minute-walk to the Leutasch Gorge starting point.
- From Innsbruck, Austria: It’s a 45-minute drive from Innsbruck to Leutasch.
Alternatively, you can take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof train station to Seefeld, and from there take the bus to Leutasch Geisterklamm. Or you can take the same train to Mittenwald, Germany, and start from there.
Plan Your Trip to the Leutasch Gorge
- book the cheapest train, bus, flight, and ferry tickets at the comparison portal Omio
- find the best train connections to Mittenwald or Leutasch here
- find the best hotels close to the Leutasch Gorge
- book a bus ride to Mittenwald or to the Seefeld region
- book a campervan at PaulCamper
Things To Do Nearby
- Visit Innsbruck, one of the best cities to visit in Austria
- Visit Füssen in Germany and the Castle Neuschwanstein
- Visit the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain
- Explore more scenic border hikes between Tyrol and the Allgäu region (including Neuschwanstein Castle views)
Final Thoughts About Hiking The Leutasch Gorge
The Leutasch Gorge with its turquoise Leutasch River is one of the best gorges to visit in South Germany and Austria. It’s one of the few gorges you can hike between two countries.
We highly recommend this easy hike to anyone who enjoys breathtaking nature and the beautiful mountain region of Austria and South Germany.
zuletzt aktualisiert am May 4, 2026