Breitachklamm in Kleinwalsertal valley

Q: Where is the Breitachklamm?

The Breitachklamm is a premium destination for families in the Kleinwalsertal valley who want to experience a special day from the Alphotel****. It is only a few minutes' drive from Hirschegg and is very easy to walk through, as the impressive gorge is well developed. At the beginning of the gorge in Tiefenbach, an interactive exhibition awaits with exciting information on the origin and habitat of the Breitachklamm.

Q: How long will you hike through the Breitachklamm?

An excursion into the Breitachklamm is highly recommended, especially on hot days, as it always remains cool in the gorge in the Kleinwalsertal valley. The paths through the gorge are well developed, nevertheless solid footwear and the taking a jacket is recommended. Hiking down the lower gorge of the Breitachklamm takes about 45 minutes, the walking of the upper gorge takes about 20 minutes.

Q: How much does it cost to enter the Breitachklamm?

Tickets for the Breitachklamm are available in the online ticket shop, which allows ticket bookings always for 4-5 days in advance. Ticket prices start from 2 € per person.

Q: Is there a circular route in the Breitachklamm?

In the Breitachklamm there is a circular path in the lower gorge as well. The hike takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The circular path in the upper gorge is shorter and takes about 40 minutes to hike.

Q: Is the Breitachklamm gorge barrier-free?

The Breitachklamm gorge is largely barrier-free. A visit with a wheelchair is certainly possible, but should be adapted to the weather conditions, as it is slippery when wet. The gorge organisers also ask all wheelchair users to book in advance. In this way, it can be organised for them to come to the gorge with an accompanying person outside of peak times, so that the visit is pleasant despite the sometimes narrow paths. It is also important that the wheelchair is not wider than 50 cm, as otherwise it is unfortunately not possible to pass the path in some places. Book your holiday with us at the Alphotel family hotel now and we will be happy to help you organise your visit to the Breitachklamm gorge or provide you with information on how to get there.

Q: How do I get to the Breitachklamm gorge and is there a car park?

The Breitachklamm gorge in Kleinwalsertal can be reached by bus, bike or car. The gorge can be reached via two different entrances, one via the main entrance in Tiefenbach and the other via Walserschanz. There are plenty of car parks and a bus stop at both entrances. From the Walserschanz, however, it is still a short walk from the car park or bus stop until you reach the "Obere Klamm". If you have any questions about travelling to the Breitach Gorge, we at the Familienhotel Alphotel are always happy to provide our guests with helpful information about travelling to the Breitach Gorge.

Our premium excursion tip in the Kleinwalsertal valley is definitely a visit or a hike through the Breitachklamm gorge.

The Breitachklamm in the summer in the Kleinwalsertal valley is a fantastic place: rippling water, surrounded by abstract rock formations. The formation of today's Breitachklamm began with the water of the melting Breitach Glacier. On its way to the valley, over the years the water has eroded the Schrattenkalk formation of the Engenkopf and created the fascinating rock formations.
The Breitachklamm is a perfect excursion destination in the Kleinwalsertal valley for families. The entrance to the special world of the Breitachklamm is only a few minutes by car from Hirschegg. Thanks to the Rev. Johannes Schiebel, who made it possible for tourists and excursion guests to visit the Breitachklamm at the beginning of the 20th century, we can now marvel at the wonders of the Breitachklamm.

The Breitachklamm in the Kleinwalsertal valley is one of those special places. The impressive gorge is a very good excursion destination thanks to its well-developed paths. The steeper passages that make the walk into a real hike, are easy to bypass. And right at the beginning of the gorge in Tiefenbach there is an interactive exhibition with exciting information on the origin and habitat of the Breitachklamm.

Excursion to the Breitachklamm gorge in the Kleinwalsertal valley

Summer in the Breitachklamm

Winter in the Breitachklamm

Our tip:

Despite the well-developed paths, we recommend that you wear good footwear and also take a light jacket with you in the summer months. And if you don't want to go by car on holiday, you can easily reach the entrance of the gorge in Tiefenbach by bus. More information about the excursion destination Breitachklamm.

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