Is Höllentalklamm open in winter?
No. Höllentalklamm is closed in winter. Grainau tourist information currently reports its winter closure. Bridges are removed during this period, so the gorge cannot be walked through. We do not promise a fixed reopening date.
Source checked: 6 November 2026. Check the official opening information · Alternative plans and current guest information
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Rushing water, rock walls and echoes in the tunnels make Höllentalklamm an impressive outing during a Grainau holiday. Your visit begins before the gorge itself, with the uphill approach from Hammersbach.
Plan the whole outing, not just the gorge
The walkways and tunnels are only one part of the day. Allow for the ascent to the Höllentaleingangshütte and the return walk as well. Give yourselves enough time and check that everyone is prepared for the entire route. A short description of the gorge should not be mistaken for a short overall walk.
Getting to Hammersbach
Grainau’s tourist information suggests travelling to Hammersbach by bus or Zugspitzbahn, among other options. The walking route towards the gorge starts by the chapel. Check the connection from your accommodation and the return journey for your chosen day. If you drive, follow the local parking guidance and allow for limited spaces. Check current charges with the operator.
Equipment and conditions
Water and spray are part of the experience in the gorge. Wear suitable footwear and weatherproof clothing, and protect what you carry. Choose the outing to suit your fitness, sure-footedness and the weather. Check opening information before travelling: the gorge cannot be relied on as a year-round destination. Respect closures and do not improvise an alternative way into the gorge.
Walking with children
For a family outing, a child’s ability to manage the route matters more than enthusiasm for a picture. Include the approach and return in your plans, allow breaks and keep some energy in reserve. Narrow, wet passages may be unfamiliar. Do not plan the gorge as an ordinary pushchair walk or a route for bulky equipment. If you are unsure, the tourist information can help you choose another outing.
A mountain-hut stop needs its own plan
The Höllentaleingangshütte is at the entrance to the gorge. The Höllentalangerhütte is farther up the valley and adds another walking stage. Extend your route only if time, conditions and fitness allow it. Check hut opening and refreshments separately from the opening of the gorge.
A quiet evening back in Grainau
After an active day, it is pleasant to return to your own apartment. At Am Huberpark, your terrace, garden and separate kitchen give you room to spend the evening as you wish. The following day can be gentler, perhaps with a walk beside Badersee.
Information for planning your visit
Grainau tourist information: gorge, approach and transport
Check opening, route conditions and transport directly with the relevant operator before setting off.