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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Teufelsschlucht

Ernzen, Germany

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 77 2026
Teufelsschlucht

The gorge cuts through forest, with rock formations, narrow passages squeezed between boulders and a stream running along the bottom. Visitors walk marked loop trails through it, crossing a suspension bridge and passing waterfalls and rest stops.

Highlights

  • Suspension bridge
  • Narrow passages between rocks
  • Irrel waterfalls

Good to know

  • Parking about €3 to €4 per day
  • Trail markings patchy, get a map
  • Sturdy shoes, slippery after rain

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