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Neckargerach

Guttenbach Lock and Weir loop from Margaretenschlucht

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Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Neckargerach

Guttenbach Lock and Weir loop from Margaretenschlucht

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Guttenbach Lock and Weir loop from Margaretenschlucht

02:26

7.90km

190m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 485 m for 478 m

After 6.95 km for 478 m

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1.30 km

View of the Neckar River at Guttenbach

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2.62 km

Guttenbach Lock and Weir

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a barrage with lock

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4.63 km

View of Neckargerach and the Neckar River from the Neckar Bridge

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From the Neckar footbridge, a wide, tranquil view opens up over the Neckar River, which flows here in a gentle curve through the valley. Depending on the light, the water …

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5.66 km

Neckargerach Panorama Trail – Margarethen Gorge

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Great way to the Magarethenschlucht with a beautiful view

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6.16 km

View of Guttenbach and the Neckar River

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From the whole way to the Magareth Gorge you have a wonderful view of the Neckar Valley. The path is also wonderful in the sun. Especially pleasant on cool days.

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6.35 km

View of the Neckar Bend Towards Binau

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Quiet hiking trail above the Neckar with views that one should treat oneself to.

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6.81 km

View of the Neckar bend at Margaretenschlucht

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you have nice views there

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6.82 km

Rest area with map at the entrance to Margarethenschlucht

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Rest area with information material not far from the gorge

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7.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

1.81 km

1.12 km

791 m

626 m

189 m

Surfaces

2.25 km

2.15 km

1.57 km

1.18 km

457 m

261 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 18 July

24°C

15°C

16 %

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Comments

January 6, 2026,🧚‍♀️ Fabelhafte Margaretenschlucht – Von Neckargerach ins Reich der Feen & Kobolde

Last night, when it was decided that we were going on a hike today, my daughter enthusiastically decided to come along ✨. I had actually planned the Margaretenschlucht gorge for a longer hike. So I went back and forth on whether we could tackle the gorge together – including the little "climbing sections" 🧗‍♀️. Of course, I deliberately kept the …

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January 10, 2022,Margarethenschluchtpfad Runde von Neckargerach mit Blick auf die Neckarschleife bei Guttenbach.

A wonderful hiking tour that I would also go again. The Margarethenschlucht is simply gigantic, especially at this time of the year either with ice or with a lot of water so that the waterfalls are simply impressive. Once you are up, you have already reached the highest point of the tour and can then treat yourself to a break …

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April 13, 2025,Neckargerach, Margaretenschlucht über Schleuse Guttenbach

The Margareten Gorge is truly worth seeing. As several people have already mentioned in the highlight, I would only hike there when it's dry and only uphill. You'll need to be sure-footed, as there are some large boulders to climb. The view of the Neckar River on the way to the lower entrance is breathtaking. A detour to the bistro …

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Guttenbach Lock and Weir loop from Margaretenschlucht

View of the Neckar River at Guttenbach

Guttenbach Lock and Weir

View of Neckargerach and the Neckar River from the Neckar Bridge

Neckargerach Panorama Trail – Margarethen Gorge

View of Guttenbach and the Neckar River

View of the Neckar Bend Towards Binau

View of the Neckar bend at Margaretenschlucht

Rest area with map at the entrance to Margarethenschlucht

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