The Wutach Gorge
Photo: In the Wutach Gorge
Information in brief
- Location: In the south-east of the Black Forest, it is reached via the B 31 Freiburg-Donaueschingen
- approx. 30 km long, up to 200 m deep
- created by river diversion after the Ice Age
Description
The Wutach originally flowed into the Danube and was diverted to the Rhine at the end of the last Ice Age. As a result, it suddenly had a considerably steeper gradient. This and the flood of water from the melting Feldberg glacier caused enormous erosion, thereby creating the gorge.
The Wutach Gorge is a conservation area and offers a large number of wonderful hiking tours. There are parking areas for hikers and a hikers' bus, which brings hikers back to the starting point.
Further Information
Places nearby
Photo: adventurous hiking trail in the Wutach Gorge
Photo: Impressive rock, on the top the 'Räuberschlössle' (robber's castle), a very nice resting place with great view