The detour route takes you through two gorges (as the Engeschlucht gorge is not accessible in the rain), the Wutach and Gauchach gorges. You first walk through the Wutach Gorge on a section of the well-known Schluchtensteig trail before entering the wild and romantic Gauchach Gorge. This smaller side gorge features many small waterfalls as well as small bridges and footbridges that lead you over the Gauchach again and again. Along the way, you will pass the Burgmühle hiking lodge, where you can stop for a bite to eat. Here you leave the 3 Gorges Tour trail and take the exit from the gorge via Neuenburg back to Bachheim.
Author's recommendation
On the way, you will pass the Burgmühle hiking lodge, where you can stop for a bite to eat.
Directions
You start at the Drei-Schluchten-Halle and follow the “3-Schluchten-Tour” sign into the Wutach Gorge. There you walk along the left bank of the Wutach until the Gauchach flows into the Wutach. Then turn left into the Gauchachschlucht gorge and continue to follow the “3-Schluchten-Tour” sign to the Burgmühle mill. From here, take the detour and follow the sign towards Bachheim. After the climb, keep left in the direction of the Drei-Schluchten-Halle.
Equipment
Sturdy shoes and rucksack provisions. Sure-footedness is absolutely essential.
Safety information
The gorges are divided into different rescue sectors, all of which are signposted. In emergencies, they enable the mountain rescue service to find your location better and faster. Therefore, please always pay attention to which sector you are in.
As you do not always have cell phone reception in the gorges, you may have to walk out of the gorge or a little further into the gorge in order to contact the mountain rescue service from there.
Please follow the recommended walking direction!
The 3 Gorges Tour is not suitable for baby carriages, but can be done with children if they are sure-footed and free from giddiness.
The trail is suitable for dogs. Due to the steps and narrow paths, please keep your dog on a lead and watch out for other hikers.
The paths are usually very wet and slippery, so please take care on the narrow paths.Please pay attention to the signs on the hiking trail. You can find precise and detailed information about the signs and the hiking guidance system on our website. In emergencies, call 112.